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Football alumni navigate the currents of the Mississippi River

November 30, 2023 by Kayla A. Guilbault

The sun sets on the banks of the Mississippi River at the transition from upper to lower.

In the blazing July heat of Lock and Dam 1, former Missouri State University Football Bears Neil Strader and Jonah White embarked on an extraordinary adventure. The idea of traversing the length of the Mississippi River took shape when White approached Strader with a unique proposition. The inspiration was rooted in the works of Mark Twain and the tales of river adventures … [Read more...] about Football alumni navigate the currents of the Mississippi River

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: alumni, Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Adventures, Alumni Assocation, alumni feature, Alumni News, Alumni Spotlight, Feature, Featured Alumni, Football, football Bears, Headlines, Missouri State University Alumni Association

Alumni are rising to the challenge of COVID-19

October 19, 2020 by Juliana Goodwin

When it's time to help their communities, MSU Bears step up. Here are a few stories of alumni who changed what they were doing to respond to this emergency. Read their stories Dr. Susan Easley Dr. John Cambier Clay Goddard Kristina Weger Caleb Birchler Bernie Fechtel Bobbilynne Koepke Kevin Stoops Natosha Lancaster Rob Blevins … [Read more...] about Alumni are rising to the challenge of COVID-19

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A common bond, an amazing result: Bear raises $100,000+ for cancer research

June 2, 2020 by Michelle S. Rose

eric straub and trish childers-steckrider smile with trophy

What happens when two Bears who live a long way from Missouri State are paired, by chance, for charity? They raise more than $100,000 and finish at the top of the competition. A determination to honor their lost loved ones Eric Straub, ’14, and Trish Childers-Steckenrider, ’02, hadn’t met until recently. They both volunteered for the annual Dancing with our Stars event … [Read more...] about A common bond, an amazing result: Bear raises $100,000+ for cancer research

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Spotlight, Feature, Theatre and Dance Department

Alumna directs human resources at one of the fastest-growing companies in St. Louis

February 11, 2020 by Alyson Epperson

sarah davidson

Sarah Davidson will give you extra. “You know how some people wear one statement necklace? I’ll stack three on top of each other.” Does that say something about her personality? “Oh, it’s super-fitting. I go big. I go a million miles an hour. I’m a direct person, but a kind and caring person. I just like to be competitive and successful while wearing many … [Read more...] about Alumna directs human resources at one of the fastest-growing companies in St. Louis

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Assocation, Alumni Spotlight, College of Business

Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership

January 19, 2020 by admin

Alexis Deane-Downing started at Missouri State as a dentistry student. After taking anatomy, she decided that wasn’t the right fit for her. Next, she tried communications. That wasn’t right either. Her adviser asked her what she liked to do. Deane-Downing said she liked to stay in hotels. The rest is history. Deane-Downing met with Dr. Melissa Dallas, now faculty emeritus of … [Read more...] about Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: accomplishments, alumni, Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Spotlight, hospitality leadership, Melissa Dallas

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