Bill Noonan can see the Las Vegas Strip from his office. It’s a view that has changed enormously since 1990, when he was first recruited to the city. Noonan has been a part of the entertainment destination’s past and present, and he’s helping shape its future. Founding a fraternity, finding his style Noonan’s natural tendencies as a leader were evident to his friends in … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ move to Las Vegas was a good career bet
Mary Jane and Tim Holmes have endured brutal pain no parent should have to face. Their son, Sam, took his own life in spring 2017. He was a student at Missouri State University and a member of the MSU golf team at the time of his death. They have turned their anguish into activism, telling their story on campus and beyond. The only good thing that can come of losing … [Read more...] about A son. A Bear. A golfer. Remembering Sam Holmes
Many generous donors have created scholarships for places that matter to them. Discover the stories behind five of our scholarships that have a deep sense of place. Bill and Virginia Ralls Darr Scholarship Bob Weekley Memorial Endowed Scholarship William K. Berry Strafford High School Scholarship Terry Lynn Washam Memorial Scholarship Don Kinne Memorial Scholarship … [Read more...] about Scholarships created for communities
Mark Campbell had a question for all of the Missouri State students gathered around him: “How have you grown as a person since first stepping onto campus?” Alison McClean, an exercise and movement science major, was the first to respond: “That’s a heavy question!” “Well, this is going to get heavy!” Campbell said with a laugh. This was one of the opening discussions at … [Read more...] about A new alumni program lets you host Dinner with Eight Bears
If you subscribe to Inc. magazine, the national publication about entrepreneurship, go get the May 2018 issue. Got it? Great. Turn to page 30. You’ll see the names of alumnae Emily Purdom and Rachel Robinson, and the business they founded, DotCom Therapy. They are part of the magazine’s cover story titled Rising Stars: Overachieving and Under 30. DotCom Therapy is one … [Read more...] about Bears’ business is a rising star in an emerging field