Runners pounded the pavement this June in Springfield in honor of deceased Missouri State University alumnus Chris Sifford, who graduated in 1987. Sifford was a radio and newspaper journalist before joining the staff of Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan in the early 1990s. He eventually became the governor’s senior campaign advisor. Sifford, Carnahan and Carnahan’s son, Roger, were … [Read more...] about Annual fundraisers honor deceased alumnus, benefit budding journalists
For the first time in history, the Missouri State University Foundation topped the $15 million mark in fiscal year 2009. Students, faculty, academic departments and special activities will be the beneficiaries of another record fundraising year as a result. “We are very pleased with the great year, especially in these hard economic times,” said Brent Dunn, vice president for … [Read more...] about Supporters donate record-breaking amount
Rich Johanningmeier has a unique perspective on the state of intercollegiate athletics. In the past 45 years of his professional career, he’s seen many sides of college sports — serving as coach, athletics director and in enforcement. Johanningmeier had a 10-year stint guiding the Missouri State Football Bears amid a long coaching career. He currently works as associate … [Read more...] about Former All-American tackle draws from coaching experience
What do you do as a director? “I spend quite a bit of time talking to students. I have spent a lot of time this summer in meetings with our new dean. When I’m teaching, I have to prepare for my class (he usually teaches one course per semester). I direct graduate internships. I spend time trying to stay current in my field. I am also responsible for assigning faculty to … [Read more...] about 5 Questions: Dick Williams, Director of the School of Accountancy
Hoover has taught band for more than 50 years, the past 24 of them at Missouri State. “It is always an honor to be recognized by your peers, and the Missouri Bandmasters Association is a distinguished group with which to be associated,” said Hoover. “The 300 band students who comprise the 18 bands at Missouri State University make every day an exciting event.” Hoover has … [Read more...] about Hoover inducted into Bandmasters Hall of Fame