Emily Phipps

Emily Phipps is entering her fifth and final semester at Missouri State’s BearPower program this fall as this year’s Ruby’s Rainbow Graylee Turbiville Scholarship Award recipient, studying Hospitality with graduation expected this Fall 2026.

One of Emily’s proudest moments came at her internship with Upside Mercantile, where she made her very first sale to a customer. As she wraps up her program, her goals are all about independence: living in her own apartment and working alongside other people.

Emily loves a good game of Perfect Strangers Trivia in her free time, always up for a challenge.

You’re almost there, Emily! Congratulations on reaching your final semester, we’re cheering you on for what’s next.