It was a record-breaking year for the Missouri State University Foundation. It raised $35,979,042 for Missouri State in fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024), thanks to nearly 20,000 generous donors. This breaks the previous record of $32 million set in FY2022. “We celebrate this momentous achievement with the thousands of alumni and friends who care about the … [Read more...] about Gifts of almost $36 million to MSU Foundation break record
Acclaimed actress, model and advocate Brooke Shields will visit Missouri State University this fall. She will be the 2024 Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker. The conversation will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The keynote event kicks off the conference, scheduled Sept. 24-26. The theme is “Between the One and the Many: … [Read more...] about Brooke Shields headlines fall 2024 Public Affairs Conference
Missouri State University advancement will soon have a new home thanks, in part, to an anonymous seven-figure donation for a new center on campus. To be located on the northwest corner of National Avenue and Bear Boulevard, the Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center will serve as the home base for university advancement, the Alumni Association and the Missouri State … [Read more...] about Anonymous donor makes lead gift for new Missouri State advancement center
The Missouri State University Foundation finalized the sale of the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). The sale was announced Feb. 15 at the Alumni Center. “This building has been a great home for the Missouri State Foundation, alumni relations and advancement,” said Brent Dunn, executive director of the Missouri State … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Foundation sells Meyer Alumni Center to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks
When the Missouri State University Foundation publicly kicks off its new Bears WIN (Women’s Impact Network) program Feb. 28, former professional racing driver Danica Patrick will be part of the festivities. She will speak at the 7 p.m. event at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. It is free and open to the public. Patrick’s appearance is made possible by presenting … [Read more...] about Bears WIN kickoff will feature celebrity speaker Danica Patrick