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Forming connections to make history engaging

January 8, 2025 by Quincy Young

Susan Hardy poses next to shelves of boxes and archived collections.

Susan Hardy is not one to shy away from a social opportunity.  What makes her a people person?  History — a study of lives, stories and legacies throughout time.  “I feel like a big unification of humanity is our shared pasts,” Hardy said.   As a history major, it is her mission to build informed citizens and share her knowledge with others.  Identifying the source … [Read more...] about Forming connections to make history engaging

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: History, Internships, Julia Troche, Phi Alpha Theta

A legal career rooted in historical foundations

December 12, 2024 by Quincy Young

Portrait of Alyssa Weitkamp

Spend your time learning about something you enjoy.  Aly Weitkamp won’t settle for less than that.  That's why she chose to major in history at Missouri State.  Relocating from Wentzville, Missouri, Weitkamp found MSU to be the perfect distance from her hometown.  She also loved the environment on campus, explaining that MSU is “a big university that feels … [Read more...] about A legal career rooted in historical foundations

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: art and museum law, Egypt, History, Julia Troche

Reimagining the sands of time

November 25, 2024 by Quincy Young

Charles Rhodes, an alumnus in the history department at MSU, poses in front a sign that says "Egyptologist."

History is a destination.  It’s a gateway to different times and places.  As a history scholar, Charles Rhodes found his future in studying the past.  His enthusiasm for history began when he was 17 years old.  “In high school, I was taking dual credit classes, and I took a class called College Western Civilization,” Rhodes said. “It was taught by a teacher at my … [Read more...] about Reimagining the sands of time

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Egypt, History, Julia Troche, research

MSU Board of Governors announces new student member

September 11, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Susan Hardy of Nixa, Missouri, is the newest member of Missouri State University’s Board of Governors. Hardy replaced Bradley Cooper as the next student governor. Cooper stepped off the board in May. According to Hardy, this appointment is a great honor. Susan Hardy “Missouri State has truly changed my life and I’m looking forward to giving back to the university that has … [Read more...] about MSU Board of Governors announces new student member

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New book shines a light on Women’s Airforce Service Pilots

February 27, 2024 by Strategic Communication

March is Women’s History Month, which honors and celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. A new book by Dr. Sarah Myers, a Missouri State University history alumna, shines a light on the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots or WASPs and their impact during and after World War II. It’s titled, “Earning Their Wings: The WASPs of World … [Read more...] about New book shines a light on Women’s Airforce Service Pilots

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