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
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
Pablo Tesouro, originally from Córdoba, Argentina, came to Missouri State to work on a Master of Business Administration with concentration in Marketing. While working as a Graduate Assistant in the Marketing Department, he was surprised to find his time in Springfield led to opportunities that further ignited his passion for baseball as well. Before coming to Missouri … [Read more...] about Pablo Tesouro Covers the “Bases” of Business and Baseball
For instructor Carly Pierson, marketing is much more than just a subject she teaches in class. As a result of the combined knowledge gained from coursework and real-world experience, this marketing instructor aims to provide students with unique and relevant examples to aid their learning. Carly’s journey at Missouri State University began as a student. She first arrived on … [Read more...] about Carly Pierson: Marketing Comes Full Circle
With a life-long passion for business and politics, 2017 MSU alum Tim Briseno has found his place working at a digital political marketing firm in Washington, DC. His interest was sparked early on by political and business television shows, visits to the Jackson County Republican Headquarters and learning about history and government in school. Now Tim lives in Washington, … [Read more...] about Tim Briseno: Mixing Business and Politics



