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
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
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
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
Diana Vargas has always been interested in hospitality and travel. Missouri State University’s hospitality leadership program gave Vargas the best of both worlds with a hospitality leadership degree. “I was looking for the best program, and I found MSU,” Vargas said. Finding the right path Vargas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. She started going to a community college in … [Read more...] about Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield