When Rebekah Gunter, a first-generation college student from DeKalb, Missouri, arrived at Missouri State University in fall 2022, she did not have a clear plan. But after four years as a Bear, she will leave with purpose, confidence and a record of meaningful impact as she graduates this May. “More than anything, my experiences at Missouri State showed me what I’m capable … [Read more...] about Finding her path and purpose
Research recognition is not just about publications. It’s about impact. That impact led to six College of Business faculty members receiving endowed appointments. Dr. Daniel Goering, associate professor of management, the Robert W. and Charlotte K. Bitter Endowed Chair Dr. Jamie Grigsby, associate professor of marketing, the David D. Glass Professorship Dr. Megan … [Read more...] about Where research meets values
Trying something new can feel intimidating, especially on a global stage. For Quynh Vu, a senior supply chain, logistics and operations management major at Missouri State University, what began as hesitation about entering her first global case competition became a turning point. Vu earned an overall team bronze award at the 2025 Global Sustainability Supply Chain Student … [Read more...] about From first try to a bronze finish
What started out as a hobby for Missouri State University junior Nathaniel Viscioni has become something much more. He turned his passion for motorsports into a growing media business built on creativity and drive. The spark that started it all Growing up in Nixa, Missouri, Viscioni spent his weekends surrounded by the roar of engines and the excitement of demolition … [Read more...] about Creating his own lane in motorsports media
After nearly a decade contributing to NASA’s most ambitious missions, Brandon Lentz, marketing instructor and Missouri State University alumnus, received the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. One of the agency’s highest honors, the award recognizes significant contributions to science, operations and mission outcomes. “It’s more than a medal. It represents teamwork and … [Read more...] about From space missions to classrooms