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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
When Bean first came to Springfield, she didn't feel right at home. “When I first got here, I was 16-plus hours away from home, so I was like ‘Should I even be here?,’” she said. However, she quickly made her statement at Missouri State. “Meeting the people in the multicultural office and getting connected to other students who have similar identities to me made … [Read more...]