For Joe Truong, chemistry isn't just a science. It's life.
Brooke Beilman knew she wanted to pursue speech-language pathology from a young age, and she took it personally.
Roman Davidyuk realizes there is nothing natural or normal when a person must have surgery.
Beri Diane Fonyuy-Bamnjo can see the light at the end of the tunnel on her Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia journey.
As a physical therapist, Jaimie Kuchem works with one goal in mind.
Tia Clemens could never find the right career fit. Now, she can’t imagine doing anything else.
What's underneath the hood? Ana Torres can show you.
Twenty years, three albums, and thousands of miles later, Olivia West, a Nashville musician, sails to the top as a 100% online returning nontraditional student.
A childhood fascination led Luther Harris toward engineering. He wants infrastructure built with everyone in mind.
"CLAMS” project just the start for future electrical engineer.
Through the A+ Scholarship Program and MSU-Lebanon, Dallas Hall is set up to pursue his dream career.
Getting her start at MSU, Jacqueline Durant's learning the insights of animal care.
DeCarla says determinations, motivation, and humility are what it takes to become a CRNA.
Nurse Anesthesia offers professional autonomy and an unmatched level of rapport and trust with patients.
Gabe Purdy was stuck in a job-to-job rut. A life-changing event inspired him to make a change.
Keri Dougless has many titles: Mom, wife, CrossFit coach and non-traditional student. Soon, she’ll add another: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
The key to good health? Keeping your plate balanced.
Like most transfer students, Michael Rexroad had questions and concerns.
BSN Senior, Madelyn Cooper, discusses how her experiences at Missouri State laid the foundation for her nursing career.
Matt Hancock has always been passionate about health.
From psychology to public health, Nicholas Stoll is driven to help.
Since Beth Persons was a child, she always wanted to teach.
Kirby Williams has a passion for helping Native Americans.
You don’t meet students like Karishma Agarwal every day.
Manny Elivo was one of many students who set foot on planes at the beginning of the spring 2020 semester, excited to participate in his first study abroad experience.
Rachel Fidino is furthering her education to make positive changes in Women’s Health.
Ben Hunt is employee wellness coordinator at MSU and helps improve the health of university employees and their families.
Kyle Meadows’ educational journey has come together like a puzzle.
Acacia Boerboom helps others follow their dreams of studying abroad.
In March 2020, when it became clear that COVID-19 was impacting lives in the Ozarks, Jaime Gnau placed a call to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Friday, March 13, 2020 was a bad day for Aaron Dimatulac.
Imagine you’re an immigrant in the U.S. who wants your children to assimilate and be accepted. They speak a heritage language at home and the majority language at school.
A Google search changed the trajectory of Phil Heaver’s life.
Whether it’s radio, photography or pandemic coverage, Sarah Teague has a story to tell.
Capt. Nick Martinez comes from a family where defending and protecting is a tradition.
Real-world experience in the College of Business helped Jacob Roseburrough develop his skills, stand out in the field and quickly land a job after graduation.
A first-gen college student, Kymberly Strange is determined to succeed.
Victoria Quintero’s experience at Super Bowl 54 exceeded her expectations.
A small stone started a rockslide into a career of nursing.
Computers have always fascinated Lino Perez.
Aaliyah Williams loves to help others, especially kids.
Jennifer Baxter called it the best career decision she ever made.
Alexandria Dool thrives in MSU’s criminology program, taking in every opportunity along the way.
Missouri State is proud to be an award-winning supporter of adult students.
Jessica Ridder's 1st grade class is all about working together.
Who’s got spirit? Justice Davis does. She’s the Lebanon High School cheer coach and an MSU-Lebanon elementary education student.
Dianna Chamberlain’s approach to teaching takes her to other classrooms, where she educates other educators about technology.
Nicole AllmondJoy hit the reset button.
In an inclusive global society, translation is more than just moving from one language to the next
Kendall Vowels had an interesting project at the start of the school year.
MSU’s professional and technical writing program prepared Linda Chadwick-Wirth for a career creating user experiences.
Holden Bridges has had many accomplishments at Missouri State.
Bailey Wolf mixes science and technology with a background in agriculture.
Daniel Zender’s work ethic and signature creative style have gained him well-known commercial and media clients. He’s also winning awards in his industry.
Inspired by her parents, Diana Maniace returned to school to become a teacher and mentor for children.
Whether it’s teaching next to a spring-fed creek or leading a park hike, Clarissa Hatley gets to do what she loves.
Tiffany Huggins is a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI).
She’s known for her personality and personal experience.
Call it problem solving on a large scale.
MSU-Neosho student relies on empathy as a key tool for education.
Sheena knew she wanted to be a part of the hospitality industry from a young age.
Alexis Creamer is not only leading on campus. She’s leading around the nation.
There’s no place like home.
Creativity takes many forms.
Everyday is different for Lauren Ashleigh Schoelen, a hospitality leadership major.
Sometimes dreams are put on hold. Sometimes they just fade away completely.
Christine Hannis has always been fascinated by the way the human brain works.
“So many things have color that I had no idea had color."
Each semester, the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society awards a scholarship to an exemplary nontraditional student.
Coming here brought him closer to his values.
Nontraditional student Josh Rodriguez has this advice for adult students seeking success at Missouri State.
"It's never too late to accomplish your dreams and goals in life."
“Thank you for believing in me. It feels amazing that there are people who don’t even know me but want to support me and make my dreams a reality.”
There are a variety of reasons for why a student might be prevented from heading to college right after high school.
Equipped with an MSU Online finance degree, Shelby Adams helps make the dream of home ownership come true.
For Michaella McBride, it's the personal touch that sets Missouri State apart.
Across all of our campuses, Missouri State excels at educating future educators.
Imagine this: You have confidence in your ability to stand on a chair and reach into a cabinet without falling. Now, imagine being even a little bit too confident in that ability.
Only 40 college students each year can say they’re a Paul Ambrose Scholar.
Bryant Clerkley had to cut our first interview short: News was breaking.
She connects her passion for horses and her work with ex-cons in preparation for her new job with the FBI.
2017 School of Anesthesia Talent Show winner - Magic Morris!
"The specific moment I knew I wanted to be a nurse anesthetist ‘when I grew up’ was the time when we found out my mom’s cancer had spread to her brain."
A recent recipient of the scholarship is senior Aly Gatwood. Her family lost their home in the St. Louis floods on December 29, 2015.
New Zealand native focused on capturing an NCAA championship and working toward a degree
“I’ve been making changes in the community and my job – not just going to school.”
"Don’t stay in your one friend zone. It’s good to have friends—old friends—but college is about making new friends."
"My parents were both born in Mexico, and I am fluent in Spanish, so it’s nice having a little piece of my culture here on campus.”
Chase discovered that time management and organization are crucial for success in college
Down the road, you might have the product of Annina Fremgen's vision in your home. Perhaps the table on which you eat dinner with your family. Annina wants to design furniture.
