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Career takes alumnus to NASA then back to Missouri State

May 15, 2017 by

Calvin Avery

His career in television and electronics has allowed him the chance to broadcast NASA launches and film political dignitaries. None of this would’ve happened, Avery says, if not for his time at Missouri State. From humble beginnings Avery grew up in Ava, Missouri. He was a farm boy whose parents had passed away during his childhood. “I really hadn’t considered college,” … [Read more...] about Career takes alumnus to NASA then back to Missouri State

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: 2017, january, spring

Nurse travels world, helping others and having ‘intriguing adventures’

May 11, 2017 by Michelle S. Rose

Julia Taylor

Taylor, a nurse, is in Uganda until July 2017 with a Peace Corps program called Global Health Service Partnership. The program sends U.S. doctors and nurses abroad to work alongside local providers and teach others to be health care professionals. Missouri State magazine met with her the day before she started the journey to Africa. First, she was taking her dog, Ginger, to … [Read more...] about Nurse travels world, helping others and having ‘intriguing adventures’

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: 2017, january, spring

Concussion attorney advocates for safety and future of football

January 31, 2017 by

Paul Anderson

In elementary and middle school, Anderson played football as an inside linebacker. As a child, he idolized NFL star Junior Seau. “I always looked up to him because to me, he was the toughest guy ever,” said Anderson. “His name was literally ‘say-ow’ — for an NFL linebacker, how much cooler can you get?” As he progressed in his education and began to pursue a career as an … [Read more...] about Concussion attorney advocates for safety and future of football

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Athletics Tagged With: 2017, january, spring

Two supporters receive awards at fall 2016 commencement

January 31, 2017 by Michelle S. Rose

Bobby Allison

Allison presented with Bronze Bear In recognition of his long-standing involvement with Missouri State and significant support of the university, Bobby Allison received the 2016 Bronze Bear Award. The Bronze Bear is the highest nonacademic award from Missouri State. It honors those who have exhibited extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support for Missouri … [Read more...] about Two supporters receive awards at fall 2016 commencement

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Headlines Tagged With: 2017, january, spring

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the fountains

January 31, 2017 by Abigail Blaes

Leonard Haymans holds a pool net over his head at the John Q. Hammons Fountains.

Leonard A. Haymans III prides himself on being called Missouri State’s “Fountain Guy.” For almost 10 years, Haymans has been the maintenance general mechanic of the John Q. Hammons Fountains, by the Meyer Library, and the fountain in front of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Though a lot of people tell him he has the best job in the world — which he … [Read more...] about Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the fountains

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 2017, April, Fountains, january, John Q. Hammons Fountain, Missouri State Fountain, spring, water

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