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From small-town roots to cybersecurity success

June 14, 2024 by Shania Dedigama

Emma Drew

College of Business alumna Emma Drew’s journey to working in cybersecurity at Boeing begins in the small town of Barnhart, Missouri, located about 30 minutes south of St. Louis.  “My dad is the reason I got into the field. He's a desktop support analyst and as a kid, I’d hear him talk about computers at the dinner table and I knew I wanted to do something with computers,” … [Read more...] about From small-town roots to cybersecurity success

Filed Under: College of Business Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Getting the most bang for your buck

September 20, 2021 by admin

Jeff Jones stands in front of stock trading lab in Glass Hall.

To provide students with the best return on their investment, the finance and general business (FGB) department focuses on staying up to date with ever-changing industry demands.    The FGB Advisory Board, comprised of industry professionals, provides an inside look into industry changes. Their recommendations are the foundation of recent curriculum changes, with the goal of … [Read more...] about Getting the most bang for your buck

Filed Under: Finance and Risk Management Tagged With: COB Connection, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Jeff Jones, Online Classes

AITP hosts second annual MSU IT Student Competition

November 23, 2020 by Kristina Khodai

Two students looking at wires and cables.

In October 2020, Missouri State’s Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) held the second annual IT Student Competition.  “The goal is to encourage students to not only learn in classrooms, but also put their knowledge to the test with real life problem solving,” said Blake Heckman, AITP vice president and senior IT infrastructure major.  About the … [Read more...] about AITP hosts second annual MSU IT Student Competition

Filed Under: Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Student Success Tagged With: Association of Information Technology Professionals, Blake Heckman, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

From potential teen hacker to IT pro

February 18, 2020 by Kai Raymer

Lino Perez

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

Filed Under: College of Business, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Tagged With: AITP, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni success, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Lino Perez, Spotlights

Finding her new career at MSU

October 17, 2019 by Kai Raymer

Nicole Allmondjoy leaning around computer screen to smile at camera.

After undergoing 10 surgeries for a flesh-eating bacterium, AllmondJoy again fell ill.   Her husband, who worked for Springfield-based Prime, Inc., suggested they take a fresh start and move away from Virginia.    So AllmondJoy – the daughter of a reverend – turned to her religious roots.   “I said, ‘Lord, You tell me. I don’t know anything about Springfield, … [Read more...] about Finding her new career at MSU

Filed Under: College of Business, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Student Spotlight Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Nicole AllmondJoy, Spotlights, Student Spotlight

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