Britney Spangenberg knows how to put in the work to accomplish her dreams. She spent up to 12 hours a day in the MFD sewing rooms leading up to Omaha Fashion Week. “It was just me and the custodian for most of the summer,” Spangenberg said. The junior’s hard work paid off after being named the Emerging Designer Golden Sheers Winner. “It felt good to be … [Read more...] about Designing their way to success
Tyler Baldwin was destined to become a Bear. The Springfield, Missouri, native grew up attending Missouri State University sporting events with his parents, who are both MSU alumni. “We went to Bears basketball games, Lady Bears games with Jackie Stiles and football games,” Baldwin said. “I think it instilled a lot of Missouri State pride.” Baldwin is the executive … [Read more...] about Doing his part in the happy business
Growing up, Elida Orozco-Sanchez' parents taught her the value of her two cultures—Hispanic and American. Today, she is a junior studying international business administration with a minor in Japanese at Missouri State University. This area of study has allowed her to connect her cultural understanding and language skills to her professional interests. Connecting with her … [Read more...] about How one student’s heritage helped her find the perfect major
Meet Camila Moreno! Moreno is from Rosario, Argentina, and began the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Missouri State University in the spring of 2022. Bringing high energy to the U.S. Moreno came to the U.S. in 2017 to pursue her education and play for the tennis team at University of Pittsburgh. “In Argentina, it's impossible to attend school and … [Read more...] about Finding support away from home
Zellipah Githui grew up in Kenya and learned to weave sisal bags from her mother. She knew these artisanal skills passed from generation to generation could be appreciated more broadly. She also believed they could be a vehicle for improving the lives of artisan groups and families in Sub-Saharan Africa. This belief sparked the creation of her organization, Gitzell … [Read more...] about How leading through service can produce the equivalent of gold