Missouri Governor, Eric Greitens, has appointed 2011 MPA alum, Rob Dixon, as the Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Congratulations Rob. To read the full News Leader story, see MO Economic Development. … [Read more...] about Rob Dixon to Lead Economic Development
2014 MPA alumna, Kristin Arnette, has accepted a position as a Planner II with the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) housed within the Division of Business and Community Services, Department of Economic Development. Kris's principal duties will be the research, development, analysis, and outreach of workforce economics for the State of Missouri. I … [Read more...] about Kristin Arnette Joins MERIC
As Deputy City Administrator of the City of Bolivar, Tracy Slagle oversees Human Resources, Planning and Zoning, and the Community/Economic Development staff. Tracy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration in 2010 (one of the last). Tracy had worked previously for Springfield Public Schools and the Associated Electric Cooperative. She brought over 15 years of … [Read more...] about Andy had Barney; Darin has Tracy
After graduating from the MGS program, I started by teaching Spanish at the University of Missouri Kansas City, then worked my way over to the Applied Language Institute where I started as an International Student Liaison and now work as the International Student advisor. I work with 100-200 students a semester from over 25 different countries, and absolutely love getting up … [Read more...] about April Stratman Loves Going to Work (no, really)
After 43 years of dedicated service, our Philosophy colleague, Dr. Jack Knight, is retiring at the end of the Spring 2017 semester. At at reception this afternoon, a bear with questionable lineage presented Jack with a special certificate signed by President Smart. (Sorry about the glare) … [Read more...] about Philosophy Colleague Jack Knight to Retire