When Joe Carmichael enrolled at Missouri State, his goal was to go into the foreign service. But life shifted him in a different direction. After earning his bachelor’s degree at MSU, this Springfield native went to law school at the University of Arkansas and decided to become a tax lawyer. “I fell in love and got married. Trotting around the world didn’t seem very … [Read more...] about Alumnus is envisioning new ways for supporters to interact with the university
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