An expert in hospitality and tourism management, Missouri State University’s Dr. Nancy Kageyama has long been interested in professional development opportunities related to international education. She can now bring to life this interest as a member of the Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program’s second cohort. An associate professor of hospitality leadership in the Darr … [Read more...] about Cultivating a worldwide outlook in hospitality education
In less than two years at Explore Branson (Branson/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau), Missouri State University alumna Joslyn Schott has proven to be an emerging leader in the tourism industry. She was named to this year’s class of Next Gens by travel magazine “Groups Today.” Next Gens highlight “people of the next generation who make a difference in the industry … [Read more...] about Making waves in tourism
Growing up in Dadeville, Missouri, on his family’s farm instilled in Matthew Huchteman a love for farming and gardening. So, it’s no surprise that when it came time to further his education, the 2022 Missouri State University graduate chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in environmental plant science with a minor in animal science. He also earned a master’s degree in plant, … [Read more...] about Attaining his dream job
For as long as she can remember, agriculture has been part of Hailey Gilbreath’s life. A Missouri State University alumna, she grew up on small cow-calf farm in Carl Junction, Missouri. She participated in stock shows and Future Farmers of America (FFA), which inspired her to work in the agriculture field. Last December, Gilbreath joined the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) as … [Read more...] about Moving up in the agriculture world
The annual Missouri Blueberry School at Missouri State University’s Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield is coming up Feb. 21-22. It is an “event for anyone interested in growing blueberries or those who currently grow them and want to expand their knowledge,” said Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor in the School of Agriculture Sciences and Conservation at … [Read more...] about Join us for the Missouri Blueberry School