The hospitality leadership department at Missouri State University has hired Dr. Kara Wolfe as the new department head. She will begin July 1. Wolfe, who most recently was on the faculty at Bradley University, will succeed Dr. Stephanie Hein when she retires. Hein has been on faculty at MSU since 2003. Experience and education Wolfe’s work experience spans 20 years, … [Read more...] about Hospitality leadership department names new leader
Matt Harthcock graduated from Missouri State with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1977 and went on to receive his PhD in chemistry from Texas A&M University. His story Since then, he has made significant contributions to product development and innovation in the plastics, automotive and aviation industries. His past employers include The Dow Chemical Company and GE … [Read more...] about Five questions with a campaign cabinet member
Dr. Matt Pierson, associate professor of civil engineering Faculty endowment: Guy Mace/Turblex Engineering Professorship Degrees: Bachelor’s in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2006 Master’s in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2008 PhD in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2010 In the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center in … [Read more...] about Faculty members who hold endowed positions accomplish great things
Diversity has always served as an important value at Missouri State. With recent events, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) is taking a renewed look at how we can facilitate diversity at the university. We have prepared diversity initiatives to ensure the college can best promote diversity, inclusion and cultural consciousness. “There is so much … [Read more...] about Diversity initiatives of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences