Missouri State University’s Collegiate DECA team proved it was a force to be reckoned with at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) by securing four top 10 awards. The DECA ICDC represents the pinnacle of the DECA year. This year’s collegiate event took place in Austin, Texas, from April 20-23. Students participated in competitive events, … [Read more...] about Achieving excellence at ICDC
Lucas Merz is a testament to the power of education and adaptability in today’s dynamic job market. With an academic journey that spans multiple disciplines and a career trajectory that exemplifies versatility, Merz’s story is an inspiring one. From political science to business A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Merz began his educational journey at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Navigating success from Missouri State to the corporate world
Growing up, Elida Orozco-Sanchez' parents taught her the value of her two cultures—Hispanic and American. Today, she is a junior studying international business administration with a minor in Japanese at Missouri State University. This area of study has allowed her to connect her cultural understanding and language skills to her professional interests. Connecting with her … [Read more...] about How one student’s heritage helped her find the perfect major
Wondering what it's like to study abroad? One student has been documenting her experiences on the trip of a lifetime. Rhea Rechav is a junior international business major and anthropology minor at Missouri State University. She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship for her education abroad, courtesy of SAI programs. This semester, Rechav is studying at Florence University of … [Read more...] about A day in the life of a business Bear abroad
In May, Carter Allen left his job at Starbucks’ corporate office and became a principal consultant with DevGlobal Partners. He was assigned to support the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation COVID-19 response. “I’m supporting several teams over at the foundation focused on the global development and delivery of vaccines, diagnostic tools, therapeutics and then also … [Read more...] about With a heart for service, alumnus works on vaccine distribution