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
Reunite with young alumni during Homecoming weekend for the first-ever BeAR Crawl on Saturday, October 21. The crawl will visit several local bars, each with their own distinct atmosphere. Attendees can experience live music, play a variety of indoor and outdoor games, hit the dancefloor and enjoy an array of beverages from award-winning local brews to one-of-a-kind … [Read more...] about Young alumni to reunite at the first-ever BeAR Crawl
The free event featured outdoor field games and activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, a mechanical bull and other amusements. Graduates enjoyed BBQ, drinks, a live DJ and photo booth opportunities to capture the memorable event. Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Engagement Arianna Gardner, along with her colleagues on the Alumni Relations team, … [Read more...] about Alumni Association Welcomes the Class of 2023
Five students and alumni from Dr. Billie Follensbee’s Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts class (ART/MST 488) were accepted to present on their research at the Missouri Archaeology Society Annual Meeting. This year, students presented as part of the poster session, Art and Artifacts: Research and Conservation of Art and Artifacts April 14–16 in Camdenton, … [Read more...] about Students Take Research Beyond the Classroom at Archaeology Society Annual Meeting
A group of Art + Design alumni return to where it all began, with recent works showing how far they have come. Contemporaries, a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, features the artwork of Madeline Brice, Zoe Hawk, Cortney Metzger, and Dryden Wells. The exhibition is on view now through February 17 and will be open for First Friday Art Walk February … [Read more...] about Contemporaries at Carolla: A Group Alumni Exhibition