Among his personal career highlights: Serving as Springfield mayor from 1995 to 2001, a time of downtown revitalization. He ran the city when new places, such as the Jordan Valley Ice Park, came to life, and older sites — including the Gillioz and the Landers theaters — were renovated. But his greatest achievement, he said, was also one of the most controversial issues of … [Read more...] about Former mayor still goes to work every day
Roller is an integral part of Kauffman Stadium. For four seasons she has been the official in-game emcee for the Royals, which means she is the face and voice associated with the game-day experience. She pumps up the crowd, runs promotions and contests, chooses people to participate in activities and more. She works at all 80-plus home games. “I was part of the All-Star … [Read more...] about 2010 spotlight: Music alumna served as emcee for Royals during World Series
Dyson, who earned a bachelor’s degree at Missouri State in the military science program and ROTC, is the military deputy for budget to the assistant secretary of the Army (financial management and comptroller). Before that, she was the director of the Army Budget Office. According to the Army’s news service, she served in the budget office during sequestration and other tough … [Read more...] about Alumna one of five women in Army with three-star rank
The Missouri State University Foundation, Alumni Association and Student Government Association have entered into a five-year partnership with Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield to help bear conservation. (From left): Alumni Association Executive Director Lori Fan, University President Clif Smart and Student Government Association President Jordan McGee were at the zoo Sept. 27 … [Read more...] about Missouri State, Dickerson Park Zoo partner on Bear Country
The Foster family, which has long supported Missouri State, received the Bronze Bear as part of the fall 2014 commencement ceremony. The family is the namesake behind the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center. They have also given to many other areas of the University. The Bronze Bear is the highest nonacademic award from Missouri State. The late Bill R. Foster, his … [Read more...] about Foster family recognized with Bronze Bear award