MSU ALUMNA Associate degree in general studies, 2003 (Missouri State-West Plains), bachelor’s degree in general studies, 2020 (Missouri State) HOMETOWN Bolivar, Missouri CAREER Peterson got her start at Missouri State as an administrative assistant in 2000. Since then, she has held six different positions during a 23-year career at Missouri State-West … [Read more...] about FACES OF THE FOUNDATION: RACHEL PETERSON
Tiny, checkered flags used as decorations for the Feb. 28 event titled An Evening With Danica Patrick symbolized the evening’s theme in more than one way In racing, the black and white flags fly for the first person to cross the finish line — a winner reaching their big goal. The evening was an official kickoff for BearsWIN and GrizzliesWIN (Women’s Impact Network), an … [Read more...] about NEW GROUP IS RACING TOWARDS FULFILLING ITS GOALS FOR STUDENTS
Thank you as we embrace change and build on our successes I am writing to you today with a grateful heart. Your commitment to Missouri State plays an integral role in the university’s ability to advance its mission and provide transformative experiences to students. You make an impact, and I am deeply thankful for your support of excellence in education. Whether … [Read more...] about From our move to a new building, to a new university president, to the progress yet to come.
Bill and Merrill Drummond cheer for their teams at Missouri State games and visit his alma mater regularly. They set up an estate gift to benefit “people who might not be able to go to school without some help.” If you’re at Missouri State University often, you may have seen Bill and Merrill Drummond. Most days, they walk across campus after Bill’s morning run. They stop … [Read more...] about Couple established scholarships to show their love for the Bears
BearsWIN — Women’s Impact Network — is a new group of advocates who honor the impact of women by addressing some of the most pressing needs of students at MSU. They optimize time, talent and resources to turn big ideas into measurable and meaningful change. Research shows that women are the driving forces behind many philanthropic decisions and that women’s philanthropy tends … [Read more...] about Honoring and Heightening the Power of Women through BearsWIN