Former Missouri State President Arthur Mallory is the 15th recipient of the Bronze Bear, the highest nonacademic award from the University.

Mallory, an MSU alumnus, became the fifth president of Missouri State University in 1964 and served until 1971. He was the youngest president in University history, beginning his tenure at age 31. He left the presidency to become the Commissioner of Education in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, a position he held from 1971-87. Following his stint as commissioner, Mallory returned to Missouri State as the dean of the College of Education, a role he held from 1991-94.

Mallory currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.