On a cold January day, high school counselor Rob Lundien, '02, stood in the East Room of the White House and heard Michelle Obama recognize him by name. “I got a little emotional on stage as we were recognized,” Lundien, a high school counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, said. “We love our jobs and our kids and we put in long hours, and it was overwhelming to think that … [Read more...] about Alumnus honored as School Counselor of the Year finalist
Dora Quinn Arney Meikle, ’50, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame this spring as part of the annual Women’s Sports Luncheon. The inaugural Wynn Awards were also given at the luncheon. These new awards are named in honor of Dr. Mary Jo Wynn, the Missouri State University women’s athletics pioneer. She was the first woman named a Missouri Sports Legend. About … [Read more...] about Alumna honored by Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
More than 20 alumni volunteers serve on the board, and together with university staff they help set the goals for alumni relations and programs. The board has been working to take alumni relations to a new level, and we’d like to give you an update. Highlights from 2015-16 Developed and approved a five-year strategic plan Supported expansion of BearFest Village … [Read more...] about Alumni Association expands, enhancing programs and activities
Digital company connects actors to audience, raises money for abuse victims Musical theatre alumna Jessica Ryan, ’03, is an actor, writer, producer, director and entrepreneur — often simultaneously. She’s loud, witty and a conversation with her wouldn’t be complete without a little off-color language. She can also be considered a digital revolutionary. Her company, … [Read more...] about Missouri State alumni are staging a strong presence on Broadway
Their season ended in early June of 2015 when they lost two of three games in the Super Regional series to the Arkansas Razorbacks. “I really wanted this for our players, more than anything,” said Head Coach Keith Guttin. “I’ve been in this for a long time, and they are probably the most unselfish group I’ve ever been around.” In one of his weekly Clif’s Notes addresses, … [Read more...] about A super season