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Software startup pioneer “was recruited by two MSU professors, and that changed my life”

May 23, 2022 by Juliana Goodwin

Dan Cobb’s senior year at Missouri State was far from typical. He was a traditional age student, but he was married and had a toddler. He was also tapped by two MSU professors to help them launch a software company. It would have been easy for him to land a job at a corporation after graduation. And, startups require grueling hours. Even though he knew all this, Cobb … [Read more...] about Software startup pioneer “was recruited by two MSU professors, and that changed my life”

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, computer information systems, Computer Science

Foundation Trustee’s goal: Relieve financial stress for today’s students

January 12, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

During college, Jack E. Weimer developed such an amazing reputation as the go-to person to prepare your taxes that some legendary MSU coaches trusted him to prepare their returns. In fact, Weimer’s time at Missouri State often centered on two of his top passions: athletics and business. Now, he gives back to both of those areas — and more. Getting an early start in his … [Read more...] about Foundation Trustee’s goal: Relieve financial stress for today’s students

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Alumnus who survived trauma is now an expert on compassion in health care

April 22, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

From his Missouri State University sweater to his frequent grin at the mention of his alma mater, Marcus Engel wears Bear pride. As a native of Missouri who grew up in a small town, Engel was drawn to Missouri State. He wanted diversity in his life and the chance to meet a wide range of people that only a larger university like MSU could offer. But during his freshmen … [Read more...] about Alumnus who survived trauma is now an expert on compassion in health care

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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

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

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