Jane Ford really got what she asked for when she planned to expand her business this year. As an alumna of Missouri State University, Ford was able to utilize her degree in hospitality leadership when she landed a sales deal with Williams Sonoma. Ford has been so thankful to her alma mater that she currently serves on the Hospitality Leadership Board of Advisors. Ford … [Read more...] about Cooking with gas, at Red Top Oven
Throughout the spring semester, the hospitality faculty, staff, and board of advisors held multiple strategic planning sessions. The resulting strategic plan will serve two purposes. First, the plan will guide the department’s efforts to support Missouri State University’s 2016-2021 long-range plan. Second, the plan will offer a road map for the department’s efforts to … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for Signature Hospitality Program
Missouri State University (MSU) Hospitality and Restaurant Administration (HRA) Spring 2016 Recruiters Fair. Several hundred students, recruiters, faculty and staff in attendance! Over 35 recruiters looking to hire our students for internships and post graduation employment. Why study Hospitality at Missouri State University? The Hospitality and Restaurant Administration … [Read more...] about Missouri State University (MSU) Hospitality and Restaurant Administration (HRA) Spring 2016 Recruiters Fair
Anna Marie Presutti, VP and General Manager of Nikko Hotels International and MSU Alumna, presented at this year's HRA Board of Advisors' Speaker Series on MSU campus. Ms. Presutti was joined by her management team from the Nikko Hotels property in San Francisco. Prior to her presentation, her and her team held a panel session in Hospitality Strategic Management (HRA 480). This … [Read more...] about Anna Marie Presutti
The success of our alumni is extremely important. Throughout the year, many of you receive awards and recognition for accomplishments in your hospitality careers. The HRA department would like to recognize these achievements. Whether it is an individual award or team award, we want to know. If you would like to submit an accomplishment for a future newsletter, please email … [Read more...] about Alumni Achievements