Written by Mike Wood, Assistant Director–Career Counseling, Career Center As a rule, veterans tend to be highly self-sufficient and successful in many industries. With a “mission first” mindset, combined with traits such as self-discipline, leadership skills, self-motivation, and high ethical standards, veterans are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. Often … [Read more...] about Job search resources for student veterans and alumni
Aaron Cruz knew he was being shot at. “I could see rounds kicking up in front of the helicopter, just in the dirt.” He also knew injured U.S. and Afghan soldiers were counting on him. Cruz is an Army aeromedical evacuation pilot. “The point of medevac is get there as fast and safe as you can, get on the ground in as short an amount of time as possible, get the wounded … [Read more...] about An act of Valor
After rushing his pregnant wife Sara to the hospital at 7:30 in the morning, Pete Morgan completed his two-hour final in less than 30 minutes, giving him just enough time to experience the birth of his daughter. He may have had a speedy finish to his university career, but the lessons he learned have lingered. Pete Morgan, a Jasper County native, first attended Missouri … [Read more...] about A special collection for Missouri State
After rushing his pregnant wife to the hospital at 7:30 in the morning, Morgan completed his two-hour final in less than 30 minutes, giving him just enough time to experience the birth of his daughter. He may have had a speedy finish to his University career, but the lessons he learned have lingered. Morgan, a Jasper County native, first attended Missouri State in 1950. … [Read more...] about James L. “Pete” Morgan