Missouri State history student Marshall Phelan surprised his girlfriend, elementary education student Rebecca Pearcey, by proposing to her on NBC's "Today Show" on Valentine's Day. Missouri State staff helped Phelan’s ruse: He convinced Pearcey they would be talking about making the transition to Missouri State after transferring from a community college. “We’re not here … [Read more...] about Bear couple shares their love on national TV
It’s a long way from his home in Missouri, but the opportunity to apply his knowledge of geophysics in Antarctica was unique and exciting — even if the conditions were extreme. “This is one of maybe three or four volcanoes in the whole world that, when you go up to the crater, you can see lava. This one you get to the top and you look down, and yep, there’s a lava lake down … [Read more...] about Flying south to study the heat in a very cold spot
Derrick Docket, '02, took a leap of faith on the first college to send him an acceptance letter. “I applied, I got in and decided: I think I’ll go to school here!” He wanted a change from his hometown of St. Louis. The first time he ever stepped onto Missouri State’s campus was on move-in weekend in the late 1990s, just days before classes would begin. “Obviously, you … [Read more...] about Alumnus builds the brand of the Missouri Valley Conference
Among his personal career highlights: Serving as Springfield mayor from 1995 to 2001, a time of downtown revitalization. He ran the city when new places, such as the Jordan Valley Ice Park, came to life, and older sites — including the Gillioz and the Landers theaters — were renovated. But his greatest achievement, he said, was also one of the most controversial issues of … [Read more...] about Former mayor still goes to work every day
Roller is an integral part of Kauffman Stadium. For four seasons she has been the official in-game emcee for the Royals, which means she is the face and voice associated with the game-day experience. She pumps up the crowd, runs promotions and contests, chooses people to participate in activities and more. She works at all 80-plus home games. “I was part of the All-Star … [Read more...] about 2010 spotlight: Music alumna served as emcee for Royals during World Series