The Osceola, Missouri, native found a home on campus. During college, Foote was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity and the Interfraternity Council. He graduated in 1972 with a business degree. Foote is actively involved with his alma mater. He’s on the Missouri State University Foundation Board of Trustees as well as being a cabinet member for the Onward, Upward … [Read more...] about 5 questions with campaign cabinet member Tim Foote
When it's time to help their communities, MSU Bears step up. Here are a few stories of alumni who changed what they were doing to respond to this emergency. Read their stories Dr. Susan Easley Dr. John Cambier Clay Goddard Kristina Weger Caleb Birchler Bernie Fechtel Bobbilynne Koepke Kevin Stoops Natosha Lancaster Rob Blevins … [Read more...] about Alumni are rising to the challenge of COVID-19
It was a lofty goal. But Dr. David Hough doesn’t shy away from big ideas. Hough has served as dean in the College of Education for 16 years. In that time, he’s implemented several successful programs. The latest: Bear in Every Building. It’s a movement to have a Missouri State education graduate in every school in the Show-Me State. Join the next generation of … [Read more...] about Bear in Every Building
On Feb. 13, Jean Norbury-Miller’s 100th birthday, family members presented her with a GrandBear medallion. That’s a recognition from the MSU Alumni Association for alumni who earned a degree 70 or more years ago, and/or have reached 90 years of age. They also gave her a big surprise. They were taking her from her home in Norfork, Virginia, back to her roots and alma mater … [Read more...] about One of the oldest living Bears visits campus
Leo and Carolyn Johnson met cutting down a Christmas tree when they were students at what was then-Southwest Missouri State University. Decades later, the Johnsons are planting a future for other Bears. They recently established the Leo and Carolyn Mirts Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund. It will create full tuition scholarships for students from Callaway or Douglas … [Read more...] about Couple creates opportunities for students from two rural Missouri counties