The Pedal the Cause fundraiser helps cancer research in St. Louis through an annual cycling challenge. In August, Michael and Marcie were featured by a St. Louis news channel for Marcie’s participation in the ride. The cause holds a special place in the couple’s lives. Early in their relationship, Michael was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Meeting at Missouri … [Read more...] about Couple from long line of Bears gives back after beating cancer
Bears have big hearts and big minds. And they have put them to good use during the COVID-19 pandemic. From fundraising to helping direct patient care, these COB graduates have made a difference. Here are their stories. This Bear was part of CoxHealth's COVID response team Christina Lehr Master of Health Administration, 2020 With a heart for service, alumnus works on … [Read more...] about Making a difference in the pandemic
Everyone was talking about COVID-19 in March. But when St. Patrick’s Day celebrations rolled around, Bernie Fechtel knew there was trouble. Fechtel graduated with a bachelor’s in finance and general business in 1980, and now he is president of Fechtel Beverage & Sales in Jefferson City, Missouri. “Turnout was about 10% of what it would normally be. We felt … [Read more...] about Business president establishes fund for food-service workers
For many, 2020 was a year of pivots. Brooke Meier was no exception. In June, Meier left her public accounting job and became the CFO at Axenic-UV, a company that produces high quality UVC light products. They were launching a line of UVC disinfection products to assist in the fight against COVID. Providing a safe and effective path Axenic UV was started by IKIO … [Read more...] about This COB alumna is CFO of a company that creates UVC disinfection products to help stop the spread of COVID
Kristina Weger received her bachelor’s degree in international management and geography with a minor in French in 2004. Now, she is a liaison for important matters surrounding the pandemic. Weger coordinates the American Hospital Association’s outreach on strategic priorities to the federal government, including the White House. She serves as a liaison for AHA to members of … [Read more...] about Alumna Liaises between Hospital Association, U.S. Government