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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

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Feature, Onward Upward Tagged With: alumni, Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni News, biomedical sciences, College of Health and Human Services, In the News, outcomes, research

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: Alumni Spotlight, Feature Tagged With: Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Spotlight, 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: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: Alumni Accomplishments, Alumni Assocation, College of Business

Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership

January 19, 2020 by Web Strategy and Development

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

Managing your hospitality leadership career

December 23, 2019 by Web Strategy and Development

Kasey Eberth was 15 when he started working in hospitality. He hasn’t stopped since. Eberth started as a line cook. He wanted to find what was his best fit in the restaurant industry. Fall in love with Missouri State After a tour of Missouri State University, Eberth knew this was the place for him. “I automatically fell in love with the campus and just knew this was my home,” … [Read more...] about Managing your hospitality leadership career

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

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