Meet Missouri State University alumna Carly Hendrickson, a project engineer at Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, who is breaking barriers and transforming communities through construction. Hailing from Prairie Village, Kansas, Hendrickson’s path to this role was shaped not only by her academic experiences, but also by an unexpected twist life brought her way. A turn … [Read more...] about Making waves in a male-dominated field
Hailing from Osborn, Missouri, a small farming town in northwest Missouri, Travis Peaslee’s path to Missouri State University has been anything but conventional. After serving as a crew chief in the United States Air Force in Destin, Florida, he decided to embark on a new chapter in Springfield, Missouri, alongside his brother. “I served six years of active duty in the … [Read more...] about From military service to construction management
Sammi Spaniol has always had a keen eye for design and a knack for the technical side of construction. So, it’s no surprise that she chose to major in interior design and construction at Missouri State University. This December, the 22-year-old senior will graduate with her degree, having already made impressive strides both in and outside the classroom. Balancing a … [Read more...] about Ready to make a mark in design and construction
In April 2023, David Joswick, senior instructor of technology and construction management (TCM), accepted the Associated Schools of Construction Regional Outstanding Educator Award. Joswick’s 15 years of contributions to Missouri State University students, the TCM program and the university have not gone unnoticed. He was nominated by TCM Department Head Dr. Richard … [Read more...] about Celebrating educational excellence
Landrey Miller is a construction management student graduating in spring 2023. Miller was inspired to pursue a career in construction by her grandfather, a former professor at Missouri State University. She is vice president of Missouri State Women in Construction, historian of Sigma Lambda Chi Construction Fraternity and a member of Alpha Delta Pi. Miller interned with … [Read more...] about #BearGrads spotlight: Landrey Miller