The Midwest isn't known for its inclusiveness or progressive ideas. For alumnus Andrew Shaughnessy, '07, growing up here had a serious impact on his experiences. "In the early 90's it wasn't the most welcoming environment for LGBT folks. Not only that, there weren't any other LGBT folks in my hometown, but that I was the only one and I was holding that secret inside of … [Read more...] about A point of Pride: “I see you”
Missouri State University alumni go beyond Springfield. They use their degrees to spread their work across the country. Their dedication to making the world a better place exemplifies what it means to be a Citizen Bear. Each year, the Missouri State University Alumni Association honors a group of its outstanding alumni. About the 2018 awards … [Read more...] about Distinguished alumni honored for achievements
Outstanding alumnus Monte Kuklenski, '75 Monte Kuklenski is among a storied group of MSU theatre and dance graduates who have gone on to high accomplishments. On campus, he shared the stage with friends John Goodman, Jack Laufer, Tess Harper and Kathleen Turner in Tent Theatre shows and other productions. After graduation, he acted in summer stock and dinner theaters … [Read more...] about Meet the 2014 Bears of Distinction
It’s interesting that Gloria Cohen Shomo, '08, pursued an electronic arts degree, since she didn’t see any movies as a child in a large Mennonite family. It wasn’t until college that she discovered a passion for film that inspired her to move to Los Angeles after graduation. “At MSU I learned that regardless of my background, I would get where I wanted to go if I was willing … [Read more...] about Gloria Cohen Shomo: Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Lifetime achievement award General Frank J. Grass, '97 Four-star General Frank J. Grass works in the Pentagon and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He advises federal leaders, such as President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, on matters such as homeland security and natural-disaster response. He communicates the positions of the more than 460,000 … [Read more...] about 2013 Alumni Awards