Michael Owens says he wouldn’t be where he is today without mentors like Dr. Philip Rothschild, director of the entertainment management program. When Owens, a Springfield native, enrolled at Missouri State University, he planned to be a teacher but soon discovered entertainment management. “I love live music. I never really understood that there was this entire … [Read more...] about Making his mark
Student volunteers from Missouri State University’s Entertainment Management Association (EMA) got to work at the 56th Super Bowl in Los Angeles. “I watch the Super Bowl every year, but I never thought about all the moving parts happening off camera,” said Kassidy Fox, entertainment management senior and EMA president. “Getting a behind the scenes look at everything … [Read more...] about Business bears volunteer their talents at Super Bowl LVI
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
It was a tough year for interns across the country. COVID-19 caused many companies to shift to a remote workforce, cut jobs, freeze positions and cancel internships. But some businesses established virtual internships, and a few College of Business students were able to take advantage of those. Making the best of unprecedented times Last summer, Spencer Quinn, a graduate … [Read more...] about Interning at home
When Victoria Quintero submitted her application to volunteer at Super Bowl 54, she had high hopes for what the trip would bring. She knew she would be volunteering with fellow entertainment management students at events leading up to the big game. What Quintero didn’t know is that she was about to have the opportunity of a lifetime. Connecting with fellow Bears In … [Read more...] about A once in a lifetime opportunity for an entertainment management student