Nia Harrison is a merchandising and fashion design management (MFD) student with a minor in advertising and promotions graduating in spring 2023. Harrison is the editor-in-chief of Missouri State University’s Sartorial Magazine, which focuses on fashion, beauty and culture. She also works in residence life and is part of Bears Lead. Q&A: What got you interested in … [Read more...] about #BearGrads spotlight: Nia Harrison
Experiential learning is a pillar of the College of Business (COB). From internships to labs to consulting projects, COB faculty members strive to provide students with real-life skills they will use in their careers. In fall 2023, new labs will open to students in accounting, interior design and merchandising and fashion design (MFD). Rethinking an old space The new … [Read more...] about New business labs open in fall 2023
Britney Spangenberg knows how to put in the work to accomplish her dreams. She spent up to 12 hours a day in the MFD sewing rooms leading up to Omaha Fashion Week. “It was just me and the custodian for most of the summer,” Spangenberg said. The junior’s hard work paid off after being named the Emerging Designer Golden Sheers Winner. “It felt good to be … [Read more...] about Designing their way to success
Each spring the College of Business (COB) leadership team including the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads and faculty select recipients for the top honors in the College. Students are selected for awards from a variety of criteria including academic achievement, dedication to the public affairs mission, dedication inside and outside of the classroom, and some awards … [Read more...] about Students honored with annual COB awards
Looking to adopt a dog or support local rescues? The Project Puppy virtual benefit gala is the event for you. Adoptable dogs will walk the runway in custom outfits designed by Missouri State University merchandising and fashion design students. Event attendees can vote on their favorite pooch and take part in a virtual auction. The event will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Project Puppy: Local rescue dogs take the runway