Lecturer/Director of the William & Virginia Darr Honors Program BA, English Studies, Missouri State University MA, English Studies, Missouri State University What made you decide to specialize in English Studies? I kindled a strong love for philosophy while studying at the West Plains campus, but I didn’t really want a degree in the field; however, while taking a … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Alex Pinnon
Professor of Child and Family Development Bachelor of Science, Missouri State University Master of Public Administration, Missouri State University Doctor of Education, Nova Southeastern University What made you decide to specialize in Child and Family Development? My family owned and operated two centers for 41 years. I thought for a while that I wanted to do anything BUT … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Renee Keith
Associate Professor of Chemistry Bachelor of Science, Moi University, Kenya Ph.D., Louisiana State University What made you decide to specialize in chemistry? Chemistry is fun because it gave me unique opportunities to learn, understand and appreciate how biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, etc.) are synthesized by living organisms. What was your … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Joseph “Kip” Rugutt
Assistant Professor of Child and Family Development Bachelor of Education, Missouri State University Master of Education, Missouri State University What made you decide to specialize in Child and Family Development? Various topics drew my interest, and it’s a lifelong field of study. My field is childhood-through-adulthood human development. What was your favorite course … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Brenda Smith
Assistant Professor of English BA, English, University of Missouri-Columbia MA English, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro What made you decide to specialize in writing? I always wrote and loved doing it, but it was mostly a hobby. When it came time to go to college, I thought about what I enjoyed and liked, and because I had spent my last two years of high school working … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Leigh Adams