Missouri State provided her with the platform to become a founder in the field of women’s history. “(MSU professors) taught us how to question things. My education didn’t merely train me to do well, it also gave me the encouragement to believe that I could.” Smith attended the University of Chicago for PhD studies in the 1970s, a pivotal time in the women’s movement. “I … [Read more...] about A trailblazer in women’s history
Women from four out of the last five generations of their family have attended Missouri State, in a time frame spanning 100 years. Relatives have started classes in 1913, 1933, 1983 and 2013. Lois Cline Crews’ aunt, Susie Comins Harder, was a student in the 1910s at Fourth District Normal School (the first name of the University). Lois, who passed away in November … [Read more...] about 1910s, ’30s, ’90, 2013 Spotlight: Four generations, one campus
It’s interesting that Gloria Cohen Shomo, '08, pursued an electronic arts degree, since she didn’t see any movies as a child in a large Mennonite family. It wasn’t until college that she discovered a passion for film that inspired her to move to Los Angeles after graduation. “At MSU I learned that regardless of my background, I would get where I wanted to go if I was willing … [Read more...] about Gloria Cohen Shomo: Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Upcoming book analyzes masculinity in Pixar films “What does Sid do? He hangs out in his playroom by himself with no parental supervision and no friends at all, taking apart toys and building robots. He might be seen as this misunderstood genius kid. He can’t possibly know the toys he breaks are alive, and once he does, he is horrified and scared. … Are we telling our kids … [Read more...] about A look at teaching, research, scholarly activities or service at Missouri State
Lifetime achievement award General Frank J. Grass, '97 Four-star General Frank J. Grass works in the Pentagon and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He advises federal leaders, such as President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, on matters such as homeland security and natural-disaster response. He communicates the positions of the more than 460,000 … [Read more...] about 2013 Alumni Awards