On a crisp, sunny autumn day, standing in front of a horse pen outside, Brandi O’Reilly smiles and announces that she’s stubborn. “But at least I use it for good,” she said. That stubbornness has been directed toward helping hundreds of families with disabled children. She is a physical therapist and the CEO of Dynamic Strides Therapy. After O’Reilly graduated from … [Read more...] about Alumna’s nonprofit offers physical, occupational and speech therapies
Building a football career means training and dedication, whether your job is on the field or off. Mike O’Keefe, 1998 alumnus, knows about hard work from decades as part of the Los Angeles Rams organization. He has earned two Super Bowl rings and played a key role in the team’s transition from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016. RISING FROM TICKET SALES TO BECOME A VICE … [Read more...] about Alumnus Has Been a Part of the NFL Rams Since Graduation
As a senior at Missouri State University, Jalin Anderson holds MSU Bears close to her heart. This was one of the things that influenced her Be a Bear contest design. She said, “With people of all ages, careers, and hobbies, being Bears is what unifies us as a community.” Jalin has about six years of experience with graphic design. She competed in her design program in high … [Read more...] about Jalin Anderson: MSU Bears represent a community united
A group of Art + Design alumni return to where it all began, with recent works showing how far they have come. Contemporaries, a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, features the artwork of Madeline Brice, Zoe Hawk, Cortney Metzger, and Dryden Wells. The exhibition is on view now through February 17 and will be open for First Friday Art Walk February … [Read more...] about Contemporaries at Carolla: A Group Alumni Exhibition
Students and alumni of Missouri State’s Art History program present their research for First Friday Art Talks. The events are a collaboration between the Department of Art + Design and the Springfield-Greene County Library System, with each talk held at Park Central Branch Library from 7–7:30 p.m. on their respective dates. Museum Studies and Art History professor Dr. … [Read more...] about Art History Students and Alumni Present First Friday Art Talks