It takes a special university to make students feel like a part of its community without ever setting foot on campus. Anthony Jaeger, senior and online student in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University, found Missouri State to be among those with this specialty. He shares how his journey to academic success and connections forged at the … [Read more...] about Voyaging ahead on his hospitality leadership journey
Missouri State University's department of hospitality leadership offers an impressive online program. Learn.org recently recognized the program’s elite status. The site gave the Springfield-based program a 2nd place ranking on their list of best online bachelor's in hospitality management degrees. Dr. Stephanie Hein, department head of hospitality leadership, shares … [Read more...] about Receiving recognition for excellence in online learning
Hands-on learning is key to the hospitality industry. Jennifer Johnson, alumna of Missouri State’s department of hospitality leadership, knew she didn’t want to wait until after college to start gaining industry experience. This made online education the perfect fit for her because she earned her degree while working in industry. “The traditional college … [Read more...] about Finding her future in online learning
Master-level classes come with more responsibilities. They can also come with more rewards. In those taught by Dr. Albert Barreda, associate professor of hospitality leadership, students prepare and publish academic articles as part of their final projects under his guidance. Other faculty members in the department of hospitality leadership have joined Barreda and his … [Read more...] about Uniting in research, sharing in publications
Alexis Deane-Downing started at Missouri State as a dentistry student. After taking anatomy, she decided that wasn’t the right fit for her. Next, she tried communications. That wasn’t right either. Her adviser asked her what she liked to do. Deane-Downing said she liked to stay in hotels. The rest is history. Deane-Downing met with Dr. Melissa Dallas, now faculty … [Read more...] about Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership