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
The COVID-19 pandemic forced most restaurants to rethink how they do business. Carrie’s Café is no different. Over the summer, hospitality leadership faculty developed new operating procedures so that the café would be ready for a fall reopening. Carrie's Cafe reopened Sept. 1 with carryout dining options only. The café will remain open 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesdays and … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Café reopens with enhanced safety protocols
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