From the smaller city of Oak Grove, Missouri, to the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, Emily Zirkle’s journey to associate director of events administration and entertainment at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum highlights her rise in the music industry. A Missouri State University alumna, Zirkle's path was shaped by her roots, a deep love for music and a … [Read more...] about A rising star at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
In Nigeria, she was the supervisor of a successful bank. In the U.S., she was a part-time bank teller making minimum wage. It was Linda Ihesiaba’s sense of will that kept her from becoming discouraged in a new country. Ihesiaba, her husband and son immigrated from Nigeria to the U.S. in 1993. As a trailing spouse, Ihesiaba had to find her own way in the world of … [Read more...] about An MBA alumna’s story of perseverance
Athletes aren’t the only ones who receive championship rings. Entertainment management alumna Cassandra Jobe is a group sales executive for the Golden State Warriors. The NBA team won the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Rings were awarded to players, coaches and other employees like Jobe who were vital to their success. Explore entertainment management at MSU … [Read more...] about Alumni spotlight: Cassandra Jobe
Tyler Baldwin was destined to become a Bear. The Springfield, Missouri, native grew up attending Missouri State University sporting events with his parents, who are both MSU alumni. “We went to Bears basketball games, Lady Bears games with Jackie Stiles and football games,” Baldwin said. “I think it instilled a lot of Missouri State pride.” Baldwin is the executive … [Read more...] about Doing his part in the happy business
Zellipah Githui grew up in Kenya and learned to weave sisal bags from her mother. She knew these artisanal skills passed from generation to generation could be appreciated more broadly. She also believed they could be a vehicle for improving the lives of artisan groups and families in Sub-Saharan Africa. This belief sparked the creation of her organization, Gitzell … [Read more...] about How leading through service can produce the equivalent of gold