Since graduating from Missouri State University in 2011, alumna Erin Casey has been making her mark in the entertainment management world. With a bachelor’s degree in entertainment management, she ventured into event planning. She began in event operations as an associate manager at Chesterfield Galaxy 14 Cine, then advanced through roles with the City of O’Fallon and St. … [Read more...] about Connecting work and heritage
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
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