For Adia Halmick, a 2026 entertainment management graduate and current MBA student at Missouri State University, this summer was about saying yes to new opportunities and discovering where they could lead. She worked with Savannah Bananas, Drum Corps International (DCI) and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. Each opportunity introduced her to a different side of the … [Read more...] about A summer behind the scenes
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
Rachel Robinson, a first-generation college student at Missouri State University, once doubted whether a career in music was even possible. Now, she is stepping into GRAMMY U, one of the industry’s most competitive programs for emerging music industry talent. Finding her path through determination Growing up in Hollister, Missouri, Robinson dreamed in melodies long before she … [Read more...] about How a student’s dream led her to GRAMMY U
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