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
For the third straight year, the Kansas City Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl — an impressive feat. But the team was not the only regular from Missouri at the big game. The students of Missouri State University’s Entertainment Management Association once again secured a coveted spot working behind the scenes at one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S. A … [Read more...] about EMA students score an unforgettable Super Bowl experience
Thanks to the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC), Missouri State University entertainment management senior Raegan Verhoff got to put her sports sales skills to the test. The NCSSC is a premier competition for aspiring sports sales professionals. It helps them develop and showcase their sales skills to sports industry professionals. The 2024-25 event … [Read more...] about Taking on a sports sales showdown
Proud College of Business alumna Kinley Tucker Pruett has taken her small-town values and big ambitions to carve out a successful career in event planning. Raised in Cabool, Missouri, Pruett appreciates the unique way of life that growing up in a small town offers. An MSU foundation After graduating from Cabool High School in 2018, Pruett came to Missouri State … [Read more...] about From small-town roots to event planning success
Madison Vickers has come a long way from her small town of Desloge, Missouri. Just four years after graduating from Missouri State University in May 2020 with a BS in Entertainment Management and a minor in legal studies in business, Vickers is making a name for herself in the world of entertainment management. She is thriving in her role as booking coordinator at … [Read more...] about Making a statement in entertainment management