Three Missouri State University hospitality leadership graduates are getting exceptional experience this summer through Marriott’s Voyage Global Leadership Development Program. One of the largest international hotel services, Marriott offers this program as part of their University Programs. Students in these programs take part in internships and post-graduation … [Read more...] about Bon Voyage!
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
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
Allison Chambers and Hannah Wylie graduate in May 2020. Instead of worrying about the job market and if they will find jobs in their field, they’re getting ready for their careers. What started as a corporate internship experience led to full time jobs—and a (less) stressful senior year. Finding an internship Wylie and Chambers both found their dream internships through … [Read more...] about Prestigious internship leads to full-time jobs
We know that our hospitality leadership program and our students in it are amazing. However, it’s nice to see that others know it, too. Three of our students were selected to attend Drury Hotels College Days. They spent Nov. 8-11 in St. Louis to watch the industry in action, meet with executives and learn about Drury Hotels. The three students were: … [Read more...] about Hospitality leadership students meet top Drury Hotels executives