Most people start a business based on their expertise. Howard Bailey was the opposite. When he was 24, he started building a house and was amazed how much he didn’t know. So, he started a construction company. “I had no expertise. I had to learn on the job. I hired two young guys and the next five or six houses I built we framed and trimmed the house. I got some basic knowledge … [Read more...] about Linda’s legacy
Kansas City Zoo will bring the ocean to the BBQ Capital of the World this fall when its new 650,000-gallon Sobela Ocean Aquarium opens to the public. The $77 million endeavor is the largest capital undertaking in the zoo’s 114-year history. Missouri State University senior Lindsey Sanderson had the opportunity to work on this once-in-a-lifetime project during her internship … [Read more...] about “A dream come true:” TCM senior makes a splash in her career
When sophomore Elle Douglas started a fashion club at Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, she had no idea how rewarding the experience would be. The entertainment management major has a passion for fashion. She also works as a youth development professional at the organization. “I have always loved working with kids. I love how you can use your own talents to teach them. Boys … [Read more...] about Public affairs mission gets red carpet treatment
Grace O’Keefe, a mechanical engineering technology student, was named Missouri State Women’s Soccer Team MVP for the 2022-23 season. Her MVP nomination was due in part to her stellar performance in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, which the team won. She has also made a name for herself through dedication and hard work. “I am deeply grateful for this recognition and … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer players share how COB helps them succeed in class and on the field
Growing up, the Herberholt cousins weren’t particularly close. They lived about 20 minutes apart in St. Louis, but only saw each other once a year at family reunions. That changed when one by one, they enrolled in courses at Missouri State. They all studied in the College of Business pursuing different marketing degrees. Three ended up working on their accelerated MBA at the … [Read more...] about Band of Bears