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Making waves in a male-dominated field

April 25, 2025 by Shania Dedigama

Carly Hendrickson headshot.

Meet Missouri State University alumna Carly Hendrickson, a project engineer at Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, who is breaking barriers and transforming communities through construction.   Hailing from Prairie Village, Kansas, Hendrickson’s path to this role was shaped not only by her academic experiences, but also by an unexpected twist life brought her way.  A turn … [Read more...] about Making waves in a male-dominated field

Filed Under: Technology & Construction Management Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Technology and Construction Management

A rising star at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

March 25, 2025 by Shania Dedigama

Emily Zirkle in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame signage.

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

Filed Under: College of Business, Management Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Entertainment Management

An MBA alumna’s story of perseverance

February 13, 2023 by Meredith A. Gale

Left to right: Dr. Dana Haggard, Linda Ihesiaba, Dr. Stephen Haggard, Dr. Raju Mainali.

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

Filed Under: College of Business, MBA, Online Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Dana Haggard, Online MBA, Raju Mainali, Stephen Haggard

Alumni spotlight: Cassandra Jobe

December 6, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Cassandra Jobe poses with her NBA championship ring.

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

Filed Under: College of Business, Management Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Alumni success, Entertainment Management

Doing his part in the happy business

October 11, 2022 by Meredith A. Gale

Tyler Baldwin in the Las Vegas Raiders locker room.

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

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Ben Goss, COB Connection, Dr. Philip Rothschild, Entertainment Management

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