Mark Dixon admits he is the man who can't say no. Growing up as a minister’s son, he’s always had a desire to help people. That has only grown as he’s gotten older: “I’ve been volunteering in some manner for the past 40 years of my life and loving every minute of it." He is an ordained minister and volunteer for countless community groups. He also manages Recovery … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people”
At 30, Kim Becking was doing it all. She was working in a high-level position for the mayor of Kansas City after leaving a large law firm to focus on public service. She was also founding a communication business and caring for her young family. Then she received a breast cancer diagnosis. After that news, Patti Balwanz — Becking’s Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority sister and … [Read more...] about Alumna is a best-selling author and motivational speaker
Dan Cobb’s senior year at Missouri State was far from typical. He was a traditional age student, but he was married and had a toddler. He was also tapped by two MSU professors to help them launch a software company. It would have been easy for him to land a job at a corporation after graduation. And, startups require grueling hours. Even though he knew all this, Cobb … [Read more...] about Software startup pioneer “was recruited by two MSU professors, and that changed my life”
During college, Jack E. Weimer developed such an amazing reputation as the go-to person to prepare your taxes that some legendary MSU coaches trusted him to prepare their returns. In fact, Weimer’s time at Missouri State often centered on two of his top passions: athletics and business. Now, he gives back to both of those areas — and more. Getting an early start in his … [Read more...] about Foundation Trustee’s goal: Relieve financial stress for today’s students
From his Missouri State University sweater to his frequent grin at the mention of his alma mater, Marcus Engel wears Bear pride. As a native of Missouri who grew up in a small town, Engel was drawn to Missouri State. He wanted diversity in his life and the chance to meet a wide range of people that only a larger university like MSU could offer. But during his freshmen … [Read more...] about Alumnus who survived trauma is now an expert on compassion in health care