Missouri State University Hospitality Leadership

Dr. Tina Liang celebrating her birthday earlier this week. 🎂

The advantage of studying abroad during your birthday! She’s currently leading students through Tokyo and Seoul as they explore Pop Culture, Tourism & Hospitality in real time.

Stay tuned for more pics from the trip!

The GASI (Global Awareness Society International) Conference has wrapped up! 🌎

The conference brought together scholars and professionals from around the world to share research, exchange ideas, and discuss issues shaping our increasingly interconnected world.

Before heading home, Dr. Wolfe and Penelope took the opportunity to experience another side of Chile with an excursion into the Andes Mountains. 🏔️🇨🇱 It was a fitting end to a journey filled with learning, connection, and exploration.

Penelope is officially on the ground in Santiago, Chile!

While she’s here attending the GASI (Global Awareness Society International) Conference, she made time for a quick visit through Chilean wine country. 🍷 From vineyard views to cellar tours, it was a chance to experience another side of the region and learn a little more about the agriculture and hospitality that shape it.

Stay tuned for more. 🇨🇱

Join us in celebrating recent grad Zoey Norris as she steps into her new role as Event Concierge at Hyatt Regency St. Louis! We’re excited to see where this next chapter takes you. Congratulations, Zoey!! 🐻

Penelope and Dr. Wolfe are headed somewhere exciting this week… ✈️ Towering Andes views, world-famous vineyards, and the longest country on the map… where in the world are they off to? Stay tuned. 🍷⛰️

From Hospitality Leadership graduate to shaping one of the world’s most iconic destinations, MSU alum Allison Glass is now Manager of Events & Services at San Francisco Travel Association.

Before stepping into her current role, Allison built her early career in San Francisco hospitality, including time at Hotel Nikko San Francisco, where she focused on high-end events, catering, and room sales.

Her foundation was shaped in the Hospitality program through immersive learning opportunities like the Hospitality Leadership Wine Tasting, paired with mentorship from faculty including Dr. Wolfe, Professor Bekebrede, and Professor Bonczyk. Together, those experiences helped refine her passion for hospitality and prepare her for the pace of the industry.

Allison's advice to current students is simple: stay open, say yes as often as possible, and remember that intention is most powerful when it’s paired with action.

Today, we reflect with gratitude on those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their bravery and sacrifice continue to define the meaning of honor and duty. 🇺🇸 We remember them today and always.

ICYMI - two weeks ago we celebrated our amazing graduates. Be sure to let us know what you're up to this summer and beyond.

Summer mode: activated ☀️🍍 and Penelope Pineapple is officially locked in for the holiday weekend.

Where are you adventuring to this Memorial Day? ⛰️✈️🚗

🎉 Join us in celebrating Hospitality Leadership alum Allyson Hoff on her promotion to Assistant F&B Manager at Hyatt Regency Denver! Seeing our graduates continue to grow into leadership roles across the hospitality industry is always exciting, and we can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for Allyson in this next chapter.

More from Allyson coming soon in an upcoming alumni spotlight. 🎓