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A well-deserved honor

April 3, 2025 by Shania Dedigama

An image of Elizabeth Reger.

Elizabeth Reger is not yet 40, but her accomplishments in the world of education and business leadership are impressive.  Her professional contributions have not gone unnoticed. The Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named her to its 2025 40 Under 40 class.   This new class represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.   Reger, a … [Read more...] about A well-deserved honor

Filed Under: College of Business, Faculty and Staff Spotlight Tagged With: accounting, COB alumni, MBA, Risk Management and Insurance, School of Construction Design and Project Management

Navigating success from Missouri State to the corporate world

October 2, 2023 by Shania Dedigama

COB alumnus Lucas Merz

Lucas Merz is a testament to the power of education and adaptability in today’s dynamic job market. With an academic journey that spans multiple disciplines and a career trajectory that exemplifies versatility, Merz’s story is an inspiring one.  From political science to business   A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Merz began his educational journey at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Navigating success from Missouri State to the corporate world

Filed Under: College of Business Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, COB alumni, International Business, Master of Business Administration

These Bears now recruit other Bears!

July 28, 2022 by admin

Student speaks with recruiter at 2022 College of Business Career Fair.

Lauren Trace  Graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s in Finance and MBA in 2019  Finance Supervisor at Koch Ag and Energy Solutions, LLC.    Trace landed an internship at Koch Ag and Energy Solutions during a COB career fair. Now she recruits at the career fair.  “That internship turned into my full-time career,” she said.  Why is Missouri State a good place … [Read more...] about These Bears now recruit other Bears!

Filed Under: College of Business Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, COB alumni, COB Career Fair, COB Connection

Finding her fit

November 8, 2021 by Meredith A. Gale

Photo of Megan Short at downtown Springfield office.

When it comes to marketing, Megan Short, executive director of the Springfield Contractor’s Association (SCA), has tried it all.  Short earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing management and Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University.   The Springfield Business Journal named Short among the “2021 Most Influential Women.” As the face of the SCA, … [Read more...] about Finding her fit

Filed Under: College of Business, Marketing, MBA Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, COB alumni, marketing, MBA, megan short, springfield contractor's association

Amanda Bryant discovered her passion at Missouri State

January 30, 2020 by Kristina Khodai

Bryant posing in front of the football field at Super Bowl LIII.

You could say Amanda Bryant ended up at Missouri State University by chance. Today, Bryant is a freelance assistant tour manager for a Grammy award-winning artist. But rewind to Bryant’s senior year of high school in Saint Louis, and she wasn’t dreaming of this job. All she wanted was to go to college a couple hours away from home. Discovering an unknown passion Bryant … [Read more...] about Amanda Bryant discovered her passion at Missouri State

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Amanda Bryant, COB alumni, Entertainment Management

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