Support is powerful. Everyone needs support. For Missouri State University graduate Victor Pagan-Cruz, support came in the form of MSU. During Pagan-Cruz’s time at MSU, he came out as gay to his family and friends. “My first boss at MSU was gay himself and we bonded well over it,” Pagan-Cruz said. “He was one of the first people I came out to. Still, to this … [Read more...] about Finding support outside of family and friends
Matt Linski turned his own tragedy into an opportunity for others. One month before Linski graduated from high school in Sedalia, Missouri, his father died unexpectedly. It was a devastating loss. Shortly after his father’s death, his mother moved to Atlanta and Linski followed some friends to what was then Southwest Missouri State University. “It was the rebirth of … [Read more...] about Giving back
Although they encountered numerous twists, turns, and roadblocks in the publication process, Dr. Philip Rothschild, associate professor of Entertainment Management, and Dr. Benjamin Goss, assistant professor of Entertainment Management, are glad they didn’t give up. Their adventure started in 2015 when student Mikaela Hutson approached Rothschild about completing an … [Read more...] about Persistence pays off
Who is Joe Carmichael MSU degree: Bachelor’s in general business with a minor in French, 1969 Career: Certified public accountant and also president and law firm manager of Carmichael and Neal. He has practiced law in Springfield for more than 40 years and once taught in MSU’s accounting department. Service to the community and MSU: He is chairman of the Board of … [Read more...] about Meet a Missouri State University Foundation Trustee
A young Lino Perez spent months trying to crack the code. With his family unable to afford internet access at home, he tried to hack into his neighbor’s Wi-Fi. He got creative and went online – outside his house in Purdy, Missouri – for tips and strategies. “I used a combination of an iPod Touch on open Wi-Fi networks in my town, and computers of friends and family,” … [Read more...] about From potential teen hacker to IT pro