Dr. John H. Keiser, Missouri State’s eighth president, passed away Jan. 19 at his home in Boise, Idaho, at age 79. Keiser served as president from 1993-2005. He will be remembered for his lasting contributions to the development of the university, his dry wit, his disarming candor and his love and use of the English language.
Nicole Williams seemed destined for sales since her days as a Girl Scout. Even though she perceived herself as shy, “I always sold the most cookies or had the most badges.” Asking for money for a cause she believed in came easily to her. What didn’t come easily: Her undergraduate degree. In 2000, she was […]
Softball player Allie Alvstad’s diagnosis prompted alumna A’dja Jones to sign up at donor registration drive
Scott Purvis did this interview from New Orleans, which is not where he lives. Neither is California, where he was headed next. Purvis’ job as vice president of human resources at Lowe’s Companies, Inc., a Fortune 50 company, takes him all over. He’s away from his desk in Mooresville, North Carolina, for about two weeks […]
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