When Rob Stange toured Missouri State University, he had a gut reaction. “I had this feeling in my stomach, this is where I belong,” said Stange. Destined to be a Bear Through the College of Business, Stange earned a marketing degree in 2006 with an option in advertising and promotion. An MBA followed in fall 2007. At MSU, he found mentors and life-long friendships, … [Read more...] about This Bear helps bring Mickey merchandise to life
Alumna Cori Miller hadn’t decided on a major when she arrived at Missouri State University. With an interest in math and a knack for organization, a friend suggested she give construction management a try. “I started taking classes my second semester of my freshman year in the TCM (technology and construction management) program, and I loved it,” Miller said. “I stuck with … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Cori Miller
Before COVID-19, a typical day for Abbigail Dansby involved communicating with factories, approving designs, sketching and more. She was an assistant designer in New York City, but early this year, the spread of COVID-19 put normal operations in the fashion industry on pause. “The fashion industry has really slowed down,” Dansby said. “Not a lot of people are buying … [Read more...] about Fashion design alumna in NYC provides masks to health care workers
In early March, Missouri State alumna, Amber Riddle, was named to the Board of Directors for the Pediatric Brain Foundation. The Pediatric Brain Foundation is a Missouri-based not for profit which provides financial support to families with children suffering from neurological disorders, brain cancers, traumatic brain injuries and other diagnoses. Riddle was introduced … [Read more...] about MBA alumna named to Pediatric Brain Foundation Board of Directors
Community engagement has always been a big factor in Laura Angst-Gartin’s life. She’s dedicated a sizable portion of her life to giving back to others through mission trips around the world, fostering children and establishing a charitable organization of her own. Her experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship have not only helped her achieve success in these efforts, but it … [Read more...] about A Life of Giving Back: Laura Angst-Gartin’s commitment to her community