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Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people”

August 15, 2023 by Olivia Fowler

Portrait of Mark Dixon

Mark Dixon admits he is the man who can't say no. Growing up as a minister’s son, he’s always had a desire to help people. That has only grown as he’s gotten older: “I’ve been volunteering in some manner for the past 40 years of my life and loving every minute of it." He is an ordained minister and volunteer for countless community groups. He also manages Recovery … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people”

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Alumna is a best-selling author and motivational speaker

August 3, 2023 by Meredith Gale

Portrait of Kim Becking

At 30, Kim Becking was doing it all. She was working in a high-level position for the mayor of Kansas City after leaving a large law firm to focus on public service. She was also founding a communication business and caring for her young family. Then she received a breast cancer diagnosis. After that news, Patti Balwanz — Becking’s Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority sister and … [Read more...] about Alumna is a best-selling author and motivational speaker

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Alumni Feature: Angie Keller, Photographer

September 27, 2022 by admin

Even a small step towards learning something new can lead somewhere far beyond any expectations. For Angie Keller, what started as an interest in photography has led her on an unimaginable adventure and what she considers her “American Dream.” A photo from “The Jaqaru Women of Peru” by Angie Keller Angie first decided to dabble in art classes during her … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Angie Keller, Photographer

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Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell

August 27, 2022 by admin

Art is a valuable method of empowerment when it inspires others to live as their most authentic selves. For Missouri State Art + Design alum Trevor Doell, creating artwork inspired by his own experiences and the history of the LGBTQ+ community has aimed to promote representation, self-acceptance, and inclusion. Trevor’s painting, “Crystal” “Being a gay … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Trevor Doell

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Design for Change: Internships that Make an Impact

July 26, 2022 by admin

While working a graphic design internship with Fight Colorectal Cancer, Leigh Stracener experienced firsthand how art can make an impact. The internship gave Leigh an outlet to use design skills to spread important awareness for a life-saving organization, and it also happened to included an opportunity to travel across the country to share the message. A sea of blue flags were … [Read more...] about Design for Change: Internships that Make an Impact

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