When Montira Suraprasert asked a guy in class to tutor her, she never could have imagined she was setting herself up with her future husband. Montira, an international student from Thailand, returned to MSU for her senior year a week late. She found she couldn’t catch up on her own. “I shouldn’t have come back late,” she said. “That was bad news in a senior-level … [Read more...] about International love story grew from speaking the same tech language
While Clay Bears may not be Missouri State University’s version of Terracotta Army, they are extraordinary in their own way – shown here advocating for world peace in a photo taken in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. All were able to get together for a few days in Lanzhou while visiting China. Three former Clay Bears (former Ceramics students) and Papa Bear (MSU Professor) … [Read more...] about Clay Bears in China
Office Support Assistant, Veterans Services Deidre is the Office Support Assistant in the Oldham Family Veteran Student Center on campus. She graduated from Missouri State University with her Bachelors in Criminology and was a part of the Veterans Administration work study program in her time as a student. Deidre served in the Marine Corps prior to becoming a student. In … [Read more...] about Public Affairs staff spotlight: Deidre Ashley
The Midwest isn't known for its inclusiveness or progressive ideas. For alumnus Andrew Shaughnessy, '07, growing up here had a serious impact on his experiences. "In the early 90's it wasn't the most welcoming environment for LGBT folks. Not only that, there weren't any other LGBT folks in my hometown but, that I was the only one and I was holding that secret inside of me. … [Read more...] about A point of Pride: “I see you”
Clerkley is a reporter and anchor for the Pensacola, Florida, bureau of station WKRG. He covers northwest Florida. This is his third job in media — including one job overseas — since graduating in 2014 with two bachelor’s degrees, one in broadcast journalism and one in Spanish. “It’s definitely been a whirlwind experience.” Studying abroad in college Traveling is … [Read more...] about Globe-trotting news anchor: “I’m always big on taking risks”