When Jessica Holden first arrived at Missouri State University as an exchange student from Lancashire, England, in 2021, she had no idea it would become her academic home. But after taking a few classes in the international business undergraduate program, she knew she wanted to return. “Turns out, I liked it here so much that I decided to move back to do my Master of … [Read more...] about From exchange student to MBA graduate
Hailing from Osborn, Missouri, a small farming town in northwest Missouri, Travis Peaslee’s path to Missouri State University has been anything but conventional. After serving as a crew chief in the United States Air Force in Destin, Florida, he decided to embark on a new chapter in Springfield, Missouri, alongside his brother. “I served six years of active duty in the … [Read more...] about From military service to construction management
Elizabeth Reger is not yet 40, but her accomplishments in the world of education and business leadership are impressive. Her professional contributions have not gone unnoticed. The Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named her to its 2025 40 Under 40 class. This new class represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri. Reger, a … [Read more...] about A well-deserved honor
From the smaller city of Oak Grove, Missouri, to the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, Emily Zirkle’s journey to associate director of events administration and entertainment at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum highlights her rise in the music industry. A Missouri State University alumna, Zirkle's path was shaped by her roots, a deep love for music and a … [Read more...] about A rising star at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
A group of Missouri State University College of Business students have once again showcased its business leadership skills. Sixteen chapter members attended and competed at the Future Business Leaders of America’s (FBLA) State Leadership Conference (SLC) at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, on March 3. The FBLA, known as the largest business career and technical … [Read more...] about Business students excel at FBLA State Leadership Conference