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A woman behind the camera

June 25, 2019 by Alyson Epperson

Emily Geraghty holding a camera

Alumna Emily Geraghty, ’12, stands behind the camera with vision, execution and zeal. Growing up in St. Louis, she spent hours behind the camera. Her interest in visual media grew as she studied media production at Missouri State. The rarity in a male-dominated industry, she creates and produces professional videos that focus on identity issues for women and marginalized … [Read more...] about A woman behind the camera

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: alumni awards, Bears of Distinction, LGBTQ, media journalism and film, Media Production

A point of Pride: “I see you”

June 8, 2018 by Web Strategy and Development

Andrew Shaughnessey rides in Pride parade

The Midwest isn't known for its inclusiveness or progressive ideas. For alumnus Andrew Shaughnessy, '07, growing up here had a serious impact on his experiences. "In the early 90's it wasn't the most welcoming environment for LGBT folks. Not only that, there weren't any other LGBT folks in my hometown, but that I was the only one and I was holding that secret inside of … [Read more...] about A point of Pride: “I see you”

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: alumni awards, Bears of Distinction, LGBTQ, Pride Month

Public affairs in action: Alumnus founds shelter for homeless youth in Manhattan

April 7, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Kevin Lotz

You never know when or how inspiration will come. For Kevin Lotz, a Ferguson, Missouri, native and Missouri State University alumnus, it was a New York Times article that put him on the path to founding a shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and young adults in New York City. “The piece came out during Pride Month and it talked about … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action: Alumnus founds shelter for homeless youth in Manhattan

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: CitizenBear, Homelessness, LGBTQ, Manhattan, New York, public affairs, public affairs conference

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