Finding the perfect degree In 2014, Polowy chose MSU to play basketball. “I wanted to be a Lady Bear,” she said. “Missouri State let me play the game I love, while preparing me for a successful professional life.” In high school, Polowy discovered interests in engineering and pharmacy. However, these fields lacked the human interaction she desired in her … [Read more...] about Building a path to success
Kasey Eberth was 15 when he started working in hospitality. He hasn’t stopped since. Eberth started as a line cook. He wanted to find what was his best fit in the restaurant industry. Fall in love with Missouri State After a tour of Missouri State University, Eberth knew this was the place for him. “I automatically fell in love with the campus and just knew this was my home,” … [Read more...] about Managing your hospitality leadership career
Bethanie Funderburk has hiked ice-laced mountains in Alaska. Trekked through fields of snow in Canada. Reeled in fish from cold waters in Montana. And climbed rust-colored boulders in Colorado. She’s done it all as a traveling physical therapist. It’s a degree Funderburk earned from Missouri State University in 2017. While a student at MSU, this Nixa … [Read more...] about MSU degree pays off for this Bear
Diana Vargas has always been interested in hospitality and travel. Missouri State University’s hospitality leadership program gave Vargas the best of both worlds with a hospitality leadership degree. “I was looking for the best program, and I found MSU,” Vargas said. Finding the right path Vargas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. She started going to a community college in … [Read more...] about Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield
