Coming to college can be difficult. Coming to college from another city or state is even harder. You leave your friends, family, coworkers and everything familiar to you. Bryan Paige, a December 2018 Missouri State graduate, knows that struggle. From Kansas City, Missouri, Paige wanted to go somewhere he knew he would love and stay close to his family. He came to Missouri … [Read more...] about Fall down, get back up
Missouri State’s hospitality leadership department was well-represented at the Lodging Conference for hospitality CEOs, upper executives and decision makers. Each year, only a few schools are invited to nominate one of their American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) scholarship recipients. Recipients of this scholarship are invited to attend the prestigious … [Read more...] about Student networks with hotel executives across the country
Hospitality major Jordan Moyer is a team player in the classroom and out. On March 17, Moyer and several other people put together the Highlanders Care Fun Fair in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She was responsible for contacting donors, preparing food and drink, organizing donations and maintaining a social media presence. She also oversaw setting up the event and getting … [Read more...] about Hospitality student named Citizen of the Week
Hospitality leadership is about much more than having a fantastic customer experience. First, you have to make sure your hotel will last where you open it. To do that, you have to look at the market. Is there data on how well hotels in the area are doing? Is there enough interest in the area to generate revenue? What is your target demographic? The importance of the … [Read more...] about Hospitality students ready for market
Grayson Jamroch was going to be a chef. She had been planning that career path since she was 12. After years of trying to love something she didn't, she decided it might be time to try something new: hospitality. And oh, how she thrived. The journey to hospitality management Early in Jamroch's career, a faculty member gave her some of the best advice she's heard: “Life … [Read more...] about Making her Missouri Statement through hospitality leadership