Musical theatre alumna Jessica Ryan is on the cutting edge of using technology to share productions more widely. She and other alumni also collaborate to find ways for theatre to give back.
The Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Affairs recognizes graduates who have achieved exceptional things in their professional endeavors, while demonstrating outstanding commitment to the ideals of public service.
Marcus Engel is the co-founder of the “I’m Here” movement. He is a nationally known speaker, author and consultant, and was a plenary speaker for Missouri State’s 2020 Public Affairs Conference.