Dora Quinn Arney Meikle, ’50, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame this spring as part of the annual Women’s Sports Luncheon. The inaugural Wynn Awards were also given at the luncheon. These new awards are named in honor of Dr. Mary Jo Wynn, the Missouri State University women’s athletics pioneer. She was the first woman named a Missouri Sports Legend. About … [Read more...] about Alumna honored by Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
More than 20 alumni volunteers serve on the board, and together with university staff they help set the goals for alumni relations and programs. The board has been working to take alumni relations to a new level, and we’d like to give you an update. Highlights from 2015-16 Developed and approved a five-year strategic plan Supported expansion of BearFest Village … [Read more...] about Alumni Association expands, enhancing programs and activities
Digital company connects actors to audience, raises money for abuse victims Musical theatre alumna Jessica Ryan, ’03, is an actor, writer, producer, director and entrepreneur — often simultaneously. She’s loud, witty and a conversation with her wouldn’t be complete without a little off-color language. She can also be considered a digital revolutionary. Her company, … [Read more...] about Missouri State alumni are staging a strong presence on Broadway
Their season ended in early June of 2015 when they lost two of three games in the Super Regional series to the Arkansas Razorbacks. “I really wanted this for our players, more than anything,” said Head Coach Keith Guttin. “I’ve been in this for a long time, and they are probably the most unselfish group I’ve ever been around.” In one of his weekly Clif’s Notes addresses, … [Read more...] about A super season
Two alumni marry in the place they met: The Duane G. Meyer Library Both were studying at Duane G. Meyer Library when nature called for Hongduo Li, an international student from the city of Luoyang in China’s Henan province. The bathroom closest to her was closed, so she trekked across the library in search of the next nearest loo. On her way, she saw Ryan Knuckles, … [Read more...] about A match made at Missouri State