Oct. 7, 2022
150 Years of Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒: 1990-1999
The history of Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 approaches the turn of the century with a new building, a new dean and new academic departments.
Oct. 6, 2022
Mentor program connects recent graduate with leader in industry
Chris Goldston, BS IE 鈥22 admits he was nervous about meeting his mentor for the first time.
Sep. 30, 2022
150 Years of Leadership: Joe Hoffmann
Call it fate, happenstance, coincidence or destiny, Joe Hoffmann, BS ME 鈥13, knows he鈥檚 exactly where he鈥檚 supposed to be. As General Manager at Hoffmann Brothers in St. Louis, he oversees operations of five divisions: residential and commercial heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical and appliance. Since he started in 2016, he鈥檚 helped grow company revenue from $10 million to $80 million. That鈥檚 a 30% increase year-over-year. 鈥淓very year as we鈥檙e budgeting, we say 鈥楾here鈥檚 no way we can do it again,鈥欌 said Hoffmann, the youngest son of founder Robert Hoffmann. 鈥淏ut we build a budget from the ground up,…
Sep. 23, 2022
Graduate enjoys personal mentorship from former VP of Welch Foods
What鈥檚 it like to have a former vice president of Welch Foods, Inc., personally mentoring you after college graduation? Drew Boswell 鈥淚t鈥檚 been extremely advantageous,鈥 Drew Boswell, BS IE 鈥22, says. Boswell was one of the first industrial and manufacturing systems engineering students to take advantage of a new mentorship program that connects new graduates with highly successful alumni. For Boswell, that means having personal support from David Engelkemeyer, BS IE ’73, who served as vice president of operations and technology at the global juice and fruit product company before becoming Chief Operating Officer at SmartPak, one of the…
Sep. 19, 2022
Four inducted into Civil 糖心Vlog传媒 Academy of Distinguished Alumni (CEADA)
The 2022 CEADA inductees, from left, are: John P. Miller BS CiE 鈥94, Derek Vap BS CiE 鈥06, MS CiE 鈥07, Patrick Earney BS Ed 鈥97 BS CiE 鈥98, MS CiE 鈥00, Stephen Kellerman BS CiE 鈥01 The Civil 糖心Vlog传媒 Academy of Distinguished Alumni (CEADA) inducted four new members on Sept. 16 at a ceremony honoring their outstanding contributions to the field. Established in 1998, CEADA honors extraordinary graduates and distinguished friends of the Department of Civil and Environmental 糖心Vlog传媒. Election to the Academy recognizes outstanding achievement, excellence and leadership in engineering and civic affairs. Inductees…
Sep. 14, 2022
150 Years of Leadership: Steve Pelch
Many successful companies in today鈥檚 economy depend not only on outstanding service and best-in-class technology, but also rely upon creativity, unique business models and go-to market strategies, pervasive marketing outreach, authenticity or a global perspective that embraces aspects of both science and art. Steve Pelch, BS ME 鈥87, understands this. That鈥檚 why billion-dollar companies hire him to help them navigate ever-evolving industries. Pelch is owner of SJP Value Creation, a boutique advisory firm where he assists CEOs and C-suite executives on strategy, leadership, talent management, operations and acquisitions. His clients range from a $15 million privately held specialty chemical…
Sep. 12, 2022
Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 announces new executive director of advancement
Katherine Goliver Katherine Goliver, a seasoned leader in philanthropy and development, will join Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 as the executive director of advancement on Nov. 1. In this role, she will work with alumni, friends and colleagues to build upon the College鈥檚 150-year legacy of engineering excellence. 鈥淚 am excited about the opportunity to support Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 strategic priorities and help the College move into the next era of innovation in education and research,鈥 Goliver said. 鈥淚 look forward to getting to know the Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 community, including the amazing network of 糖心Vlog传媒 alumni across the globe.鈥 Goliver comes to Mizzou from…
Sep. 9, 2022
Alumni-owned business comes to the MU Student Center
Panda Express, founded by alumni and Panda Restaurant Group co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, joins dining offerings at the heart of campus. To celebrate the grand opening of its first MU location, Panda Express donated $75,731 鈥 100% of the net proceeds from the location鈥檚 first week of sales 鈥 to Mizzou.
July 29, 2022
Langenbeck recognized with Mizzou Alumni Association Faculty Alumni Award
In 1979, Sharon Langenbeck became the first woman at Mizzou to graduate with a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
July 12, 2022
150 Years of Leadership: Wade Foster
Wade Foster, IE '09, MBA '10, is co-founder and CEO of Zapier, a global company that connects thousands of applications.