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
A waterpark project in Florida helped Missouri State University construction management and interior design students prove they can compete with the best in the nation. A team of students finished in the top four at the 2026 Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Student Chapter Competition. It is part of the MCAA Annual Convention, which took place March 15-19 … [Read more...] about Blueprints for success
Two Missouri State University digital fashion, merchandising and branding students turned creativity into recognition at one of the nation’s premier collegiate fashion competitions. Junior Aleesha Brown and senior Hope Peck earned top placements and scholarships at the 58th annual Fashion Group International (FGI) Dallas Scholarship Competition. Both students competed in the … [Read more...] about Fashion students stitch together a winning performance
Building future business leaders starts with real-world experience. For members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate at Missouri State University, that experience includes competing, networking and developing professional skills that recently helped them stand out at a statewide conference. On March 9, 18 students traveled to St. Joseph, … [Read more...] about From preparation to podium finishes
It was a successful outing for Missouri State Collegiate DECA at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held April 18-21 in Louisville, Kentucky. Earlier this year, at the Missouri Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference, Mo State DECA also earned the Chapter of the Year title, as well as additional honors recognizing advisor and student … [Read more...] about A standout year for Mo State DECA