Pamela Hyde has worked in government all her life, all around the country, using lessons she first learned as a political science student at Missouri State. “I went on to get a law degree, and practiced for a very short time, but quickly got into public administration. I started at a state level, advocating for people with mental disabilities.” Eventually, her work with … [Read more...] about Retiring presidential appointee reflects on leading a federal public health agency
Though the fans in the stands may not know it, to the players on the field, he’s an integral part of the game. He’s the athletic trainer who makes sure they can play America’s pastime at peak physical performance and helps rehabilitate them when injuries happen. “It has been awesome working at the major-league level. On a day-to-day basis, I get to see — on our dugout, and … [Read more...] about Athletic trainer spent entire career with Houston Astros
Douglas Sampson is the busiest he has been in 25 years working at Missouri State University. The University architect, who is also the director of planning, design and construction, doesn’t expect the pace to slow any time soon. “New construction and renovation have really picked up in the past two to five years,” he said, since campus leaders and deans have expressed … [Read more...] about Phenomenal, powerful, perceptible progress
More than 100 students packed into the Craig Hall Balcony Theatre on Sept. 18, 2015, to participate in a question-and-answer session with alumni Tess Harper and Jack Laufer. The professional actors offered advice on preparing for parts, leveraging talents in a competitive industry and making peace with the turbulence of a career in acting. Harper, an Academy Award … [Read more...] about Tenacity and talent
As he approached the podium at the New Student Convocation, it was easy to tell Kyle Dean Massey, '04, is no stranger to the stage. From his performances on Broadway to his roles in movies and television — most recently as Kevin Bicks on ABC’s musical drama “Nashville” — he’s a veteran when it comes to facing down cameras and crowds. At the Aug. 16 convocation, Massey … [Read more...] about ‘Nashville’ actor, alumnus gives message to newest Bears