The classroom has changed since the first time Todd Hussong went to college. "We had no computers, no internet. You went to the library to do most, if not all, of your research and you attended class in a room." Todd started college in the late 1980s, but didn't really have a strong sense of direction. Sensing he should pursue a career instead, he left college to work for … [Read more...] about Through MSU, Todd found his ‘direction’
Welcome back Bears! The semester is quickly coming to a close, with finals week beginning in JUST 2 days! If you’re looking for a break from studying, some amazing art to enjoy, or just the refreshments, please join us on Friday, December 7th, for the last Art Walk of 2018! The Walk begins at 6:00PM-10:00PM, with over two dozen Art Walk locations for live art … [Read more...] about December FFAW Ends Semester with a Bang!
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
When Mike Oldham began attending Missouri State after a stint in the U.S. Navy, including serving in Vietnam, his mentors were fellow war vets who served in World War II and Korea. Now, he is giving back to the veterans who will come after him. Creating ‘base camp’ on campus A veteran student services office opened in Carrington Hall about 10 years ago with one person … [Read more...] about After becoming a business leader, veteran gives back
“I FIGURED, WHY NOT? IF NOTHING ELSE, IT HAD THE POTENTIAL TO BRING SOME ATTENTION TO ICTHUS AND THE WORK WE WERE DOING.” -Dave Cox. Dave Cox, a speech communication major, never planned on running for Homecoming king. Until his junior year at Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University), the title of Homecoming king didn’t even exist. From … [Read more...] about Meet the first Homecoming king