What makes educators successful isn’t the awards or accolades they receive, but the difference they make in students’ lives. That student-centered philosophy recently earned Dr. Xiang Guo, department head of information technology and cybersecurity (ITC) at Missouri State University, the 2026 Educator of the Year (Traditional) award from the Springfield Tech Council. “My … [Read more...] about When impact speaks, recognition follows
Sports are more than what happens on the field. It can reveal where people come from, where they feel they belong and the challenges they face when building a life somewhere new. After years of research, Dr. Umer Hussain, assistant professor of management at Missouri State University, finally held a hard copy of his new book, “Sport, Cultural Identity and Masculinity: Afghan … [Read more...] about Beyond the game: Giving athletes a voice
A small robotic car can do more than move forward, turn or avoid an obstacle. For young students, watching something move because of code they created can be the moment technology starts to feel possible. That sense of possibility is at the heart of Missouri State University’s Cyber Cubs Camp. What started as a fun summer activity that began in summer 2024 has grown into a … [Read more...] about Coding a path to the future
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
The most meaningful learning experiences often happen outside of the classroom. For Missouri State University entrepreneurship junior Madilynn Cook and management department head Dr. Jason DeBode, those experiences earned recognition through the Honors College Experiential Learning Award. Their collaboration on the Innovation Institute, a new university initiative, … [Read more...] about Experiential learning creates lasting impact