Mark Dixon, who was first a student in the late 1970s and early ’80s, left before earning a degree. He went on to become a Springfield community leader and champion for local Black history. In 2010, he finished his bachelor’s studies.
Alumni spotlights
Alumna is a best-selling author and motivational speaker
Kim Becking, a serial entrepreneur and an expert in change and resilience, took a cancer diagnosis and turned it into a way to empower others.
Alumna makes donors’ intentions become personal connections
Kelsey Menefee oversees donor-funded scholarships, from training selection committees to telling recipients they have earned life-changing financial aid. Kelsey Menefee juggles big responsibilities for a young woman. The 27-year-old is director of donor relations and special events for the Missouri State University Foundation. She oversees donor-funded scholarships. She also helps plan events for supporters and […]
Former Soccer Bear is now creating memorable moments as a professional
Kyle Hiebert of St. Louis team says “carrying the banner for Missouri State in (Major League Soccer) is very special.”
Students Take Research Beyond the Classroom at Archaeology Society Annual Meeting
Five students and alumni from Dr. Billie Follensbee’s Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts class (ART/MST 488) were accepted to present on their research at the Missouri Archaeology Society Annual Meeting. This year, students presented as part of the poster session, Art and Artifacts: Research and Conservation of Art and Artifacts April 14–16 in Camdenton, Missouri. This was not the […]
Meet the President of the Missouri State St. Louis Alumni Chapter
Tony Michalka ’04, is a proud Missouri State University graduate. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Tony is the Director of Communications for the City of O’Fallon, Missouri where he lives with his wife and daughters. He serves as the inaugural Missouri State St. Louis Alumni Chapter president. As president, Tony and the […]
Alumna Combines Business, Beauty and Technology in Her Career
Tashara Earl learned entrepreneurship from a young age. She grew up in an underserved neighborhood called Baden in St. Louis. There were few job opportunities, so her family their own ways to make money. Her aunt opened a hair salon, which inspired Earl’s love for entrepreneurship, beauty and creativity. Now, she is fusing all these […]
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20th annual Public Affairs Conference seeks to ‘Navigate the Now’
A differently abled international dance crew, a science correspondent and an AI expert among this year’s speakers.