When they first met at Missouri State, Lauren Cook, Lanae Flatness and Demi Nguyen had no idea their friendship would span years and take them across the globe. Nearly five years later, their friendship continues to flourish. Lauren was born and raised in Springfield, MO, and attended DePaul University in Chicago where she studied Digital Cinema with a minor in … [Read more...] about Lauren, Lanae & Demi: A Worldwide Friendship
Missouri State’s Ad Team has done it again! This semester they partnered with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Create Here program. Create Here was developed to help current business owners and striving entrepreneurs. This program eases the work each business owner has to do to launch their next venture. After weeks of late nights and lots of coffee, Jacob … [Read more...] about Missouri State’s Ad Team Launches Create Here
In 1993, Michael O’Keefe arrived at Missouri State, then-Southwest Missouri State University, unsure of which major path he would pursue. Twenty-three years later, he found himself preparing for a cross-country move that transplanted his Midwest family to Southern California in order to continue his career with the Los Angeles Rams. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Michael … [Read more...] about Michael O’Keefe: 23 Seasons with the NFL
The Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Missouri State University competed in the FBLA-PBL State Competition on April 13, 2019, after months of preparation. The all-day, college level competition was held at Ozark Technical College’s Lincoln Hall. Over 100 students competed, representing 16 chapters from colleges and universities across Missouri. Missouri State's … [Read more...] about Missouri State’s FBLA-PBL chapter achieves great success
An estimated 180 classes, more than 6,000 office hours, countless relationships, and 11 championships with the nationally recognized organization she advised, AdTeam…that is the impact Dr. Melissa Burnett has had on the Marketing Department at Missouri State University. She retires after 30 years as a faculty member, but her legacy will live on for many years to … [Read more...] about Leaving a Legacy: Melissa Burnett Reflects After 30 Years at MSU