The 2024 Summer Olympics have started and will run through Aug. 11. The world’s greatest athletes have gathered in Paris, transforming the iconic City of Lights into the epicenter of global sports. The Olympics aren’t just shaping the athletes’ dreams, but also the economic and social landscape of the hosting city. Last week on the Missouri State Journal, … [Read more...] about Paris 2024: The lasting impacts of hosting the Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place July 26-Aug. 11. This year, the world’s greatest athletes will converge in Paris, turning the City of Lights into a global sports epicenter. But it’s not just the athletes and spectators feeling the heat — the Paris service industry is also preparing for a whirlwind of activity. From bustling hotels and restaurants to the busy streets … [Read more...] about Paris 2024: The Olympics impact on the hosting city
Summer is a great time to relax, unwind and recharge for the rest of the year. Whether that means soaking up the sun or finding a place to cool down, the Ozarks region offers a multitude of attractions for making the most of summer without breaking the bank. Dr. Kara Wolfe, director of the School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership at Missouri State University, speaks … [Read more...] about The Ozarks: Your backyard summer destination
This spring, Missouri State University named Dr. Melissa Bledsoe dean of the William H. Darr College of Agriculture. The first named college in the university, Darr has a rich history at Missouri State. The new role is not an unfamiliar one for the professor, she’s held the interim title since June 2023. Last summer, the college was part of the university’s larger academic … [Read more...] about Meet the longtime professor now helming Darr College of Agriculture
Following a national search, Dr. Melissa Bledsoe will become the permanent dean of Missouri State University’s William H. Darr College of Agriculture on May 1. Bledsoe has been interim dean since June 2023. “Dr. Bledsoe is the right choice to lead the Darr College of Agriculture as it continues to evolve, offering unique ‘farm-to-fork’ curriculum and learning … [Read more...] about Missouri State names Darr College of Agriculture dean