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Finding her future in online learning

December 8, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Johnson (middle) with coworkers at Drury Inn bakery.

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

Filed Under: Alumni Accomplishments, Student Opportunities Tagged With: Jennifer Johnson, Katie Tucker, Stephanie Hein

Finding the right fit: Hospitality leadership

January 19, 2020 by Tori York

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

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Alumni Accomplishments Tagged With: alumni, Hospitality Leadership, Melissa Dallas

Managing your hospitality leadership career

December 23, 2019 by Tori York

Kasey Eberth was 15 when he started working in hospitality. He hasn’t stopped since. Eberth started as a line cook. He wanted to find what was his best fit in the restaurant industry. Fall in love with Missouri State After a tour of Missouri State University, Eberth knew this was the place for him. “I automatically fell in love with the campus and just knew this was … [Read more...] about Managing your hospitality leadership career

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Alumni Accomplishments Tagged With: alumni, Hospitality Leadership, Melissa Dallas

Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield

December 11, 2019 by Tori York

Diana Vargas has always been interested in hospitality and travel. Missouri State University’s hospitality leadership program gave Vargas the best of both worlds with a hospitality leadership degree. “I was looking for the best program, and I found MSU,” Vargas said. Finding the right path Vargas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. She started going to a community college in … [Read more...] about Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Alumni Accomplishments Tagged With: alumni, Hospitality Leadership, Jokima Hiller

Is hospitality leadership right for you?

March 25, 2018 by Tori York

Justin Barnard recruits Missouri State students at a career fair.

It's your first or second year of college. You've played with the idea of hospitality leadership, but you're not sure. You need elective credit anyway, so you take HSP 210, introduction to hospitality leadership. Dr. Yoshimasa "Nancy" Kageyama, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, said HSP 210 is the perfect time for students to meet with industry professionals to … [Read more...] about Is hospitality leadership right for you?

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Alumni Accomplishments Tagged With: Hospitality Leadership, Yoshimasa Nancy Kageyama

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