Alex Hirdler is the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance. His job is very significant as he deals with many rules and regulations which must be followed by our athletes, coaches, employees and donors. His favorite part about his job is the chance to give student athletes a fair opportunity to get an education. Just like many of us, he misses being able to go to MSU … [Read more...] about 10 Questions with Alex Hirdler
Dr. Susan Sims-Giddens has seen the nursing program at Missouri State grow and flourish since 1998, when she came to the university to teach. She brought years of experience working in settings from hospitals to private offices. She retired as a full-time faculty member in 2016. She has been teaching part-time online since. Now, she’s a member of the Onward, Upward … [Read more...] about 5 questions with campaign cabinet member Dr. Susan Sims-Giddens
Who: Mike Ingram Career: Founder and CEO of Ingram Enterprises, parent company of Fireworks Supermarkets, Fireworks Over America, Fireworks World and several investment companies. Fun fact: In 1978, he opened Wet Willy’s Water Slide on South Campbell Avenue. MSU degree: Bachelor’s in sociology, 1972 Service to the foundation: Ingram has been on the Board of Trustees … [Read more...] about Meet Missouri State University Foundation Trustee Mike Ingram
In August, it was announced that alumnus John Goodman, class of 1975, would be the chairman of the Onward, Upward campaign. But it’s far from the first time that Goodman, a renowned actor, has supported his alma mater. In 1991, he established the Professional Performance Award, a scholarship that is granted each year to a graduating senior or seniors. For more than 20 … [Read more...] about Scholarship plays a supporting role so Bears can take center stage
Maya Angelou wrote, “I believe in living a poetic life, an art full life. Everything we do from the way we raise our children to the way we welcome our friends is part of a large canvas we are creating.” The College of Arts and Letters develops the creative abilities of Missouri State University students and advances the arts in southwest Missouri. An eight-figure gift … [Read more...] about C.W. Titus Foundation makes ‘transformational’ gift to Missouri State