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A big Bears celebration at Homecoming

October 8, 2021 by

Missouri State University invites alumni and friends to come home to campus to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 15-16. After over a year of virtual events due to COVID-19, in-person events are back, making #BearsHomecoming2021 the place to be. “We are so excited about Homecoming this year,” said Debbie Branson, associate director of alumni relations at Missouri State. “We hope … [Read more...] about A big Bears celebration at Homecoming

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Alumni Association, Debbie Branson, Faculty and Staff Page, Homecoming, maroonation, missouri state journal, University Life

A new Homecoming experience 

October 12, 2020 by Web Strategy and Development

Missouri State University invites alumni, friends and family to celebrate all things Oct. 16-18. #BearsHomecoming 2020 looks a little different this year. Events will be held both virtually and on campus. “As it has with everything else, of course, the pandemic has turned Homecoming 2020 on its head,” said Lori Fan, executive director of alumni relations. “We have chosen … [Read more...] about A new Homecoming experience 

Filed Under: Feature, Headlines Tagged With: Alumni Association, Feature, Homecoming, Lori Fan, maroonation, University Life

Couple creates opportunities for students from two rural Missouri counties

April 22, 2020 by Juliana Goodwin

leo and carolyn johnson

Leo and Carolyn Johnson met cutting down a Christmas tree when they were students at what was then-Southwest Missouri State University. Decades later, the Johnsons are planting a future for other Bears. They recently established the Leo and Carolyn Mirts Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund. It will create full tuition scholarships for students from Callaway or Douglas … [Read more...] about Couple creates opportunities for students from two rural Missouri counties

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: Alumni Association, College of Business, Scholarships

Alumnus designing a successful career in fashion

March 2, 2020 by Alyson Epperson

jose orellana

José Orellana was roughly 8 years old when his mom walked in and found her son, scissors in hand, snipping away at her curtains. “She was like, ‘What are you doing?’ I was making clothes for my Barbie. I was fortunate enough to be brought up in a community where it didn’t matter if you played with dolls or did things boys aren’t supposed to do. My mom and I went to the … [Read more...] about Alumnus designing a successful career in fashion

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: Alumni Association, Alumni Spotlight, College of Business, merchandising and fashion design

Celebrate all things Bears at Homecoming

October 15, 2019 by

Bears everywhere, welcome home to Missouri State University for #BearsHomecoming 2019, Oct. 25-26. From the Homecoming Parade to Breakfast with Boomer to It’s On! and more, there will be many exciting events for alumni and friends. Lori Fan, executive director of alumni relations at Missouri State, highlights what’s in store for this year’s Homecoming celebration. It's time for … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Bears at Homecoming

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Alumni Association, Faculty and Staff Page, Homecoming, Lori Fan, maroonation, missouri state journal, University Life

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