Laura Farmer discovered her passion for social work at Missouri State. She is now leading CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, through an expansion.
The Howards are known to millions of fans as “Matt and Abby.” They strive for authenticity and sharing what they call the “beautifully unplanned” parts of their lives.
Mark Dixon, who was first a student in the late 1970s and early ’80s, left before earning a degree. He went on to become a Springfield community leader and champion for local Black history. In 2010, he finished his bachelor’s studies.
Kim Becking, a serial entrepreneur and an expert in change and resilience, took a cancer diagnosis and turned it into a way to empower others.
Dan Cobb is a retired chief technology officer. He helped build some of the first companies to provide software related to health care and medical information. He worked with Missouri State faculty members and many alumni along the way.