What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. From Oct. 13-15, Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) members at Missouri State University visited Las Vegas for IMEX America 2026. ESD is an international hospitality honor society focused on leadership and professional development. Learning from hospitality leaders Two professors and four students traveled to the University of … [Read more...] about Hospitality students hit the jackpot at IMEX America
Academic advising is about more than scheduling classes. It’s about helping students find their path and feel a sense of belonging at Missouri State University. That dedication earned Katy Seery, senior academic advisor in the Darr College of Agriculture, the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) Outstanding Academic Advisor - Primary Role Award. The … [Read more...] about Staff member earns statewide award for fostering belonging
Since she can remember, Lindsay McDonald has helped out with farm chores. She grew up on a farm in Mount Vernon, Missouri, and would follow her grandmother around to feed chickens. Her father even rigged a car seat into his tractor when she was younger so she could ride along while he baled hay. Her childhood on the farm sparked an interest that continues today. McDonald … [Read more...] about FFA state officer invests in the next generation
This fall, diners at Missouri State University’s Carrie’s Café can experience flavors from across the globe with two new menu themes. Managed by eight hospitality leadership students in the School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, the restaurant will open on Oct. 1. Its first four-week menu, “European Crossroads,” will feature dishes inspired by German, … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Café takes taste buds around the world
In September 2024, Ramsie Tschappler began her freshman year at Missouri State University working with plants and hydroponic systems in the Karls Hall Greenhouse. Now a junior, she started working as a laboratory assistant for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in January. From studying dairy samples at DFA to harvesting herbs for Carrie’s Cafe, Tschappler has jumped at every … [Read more...] about Student grows beyond the greenhouse