In fall 1980, Missouri State University established the Missouri State University Foundation to help raise more private funds. This was a crucial need as state funding was no longer enough to cover all the university’s operational costs. Making growth and development possible A private organization, the MSU Foundation kicked off operations on Jan. 13, 1981, forever changing how … [Read more...] about A nod to four decades of successful fundraising
Although 2020 will historically be remembered as a challenging year, the Missouri State University Foundation will record it in the win column. During Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020), alumni and friends of the university donated a record-breaking $22,663,988 in gifts. “Now more than ever, the university needs this support to help our students succeed,” said … [Read more...] about Foundation gifts surpass $22 million in record-breaking year
When Mike Oldham began attending Missouri State after a stint in the U.S. Navy, including serving in Vietnam, his mentors were fellow war vets who served in World War II and Korea. Now, he is giving back to the veterans who will come after him. Creating ‘base camp’ on campus A veteran student services office opened in Carrington Hall about 10 years ago with one person … [Read more...] about After becoming a business leader, veteran gives back
Foster care. Cancer. Loss of a parent. Caring for a younger sibling. Any one of these might prevent someone from attending college. But Jasper Gain, the MarooNation Ball Springfield student scholarship recipient, refuses to give up. “It doesn’t seem like I’ve done all these things. When I say them out loud, it feels unbelievable. I’m taking everything day by … [Read more...] about MarooNation Ball galas: Making a difference
As discordant issues threaten the fabric of American communities, the Public Affairs Conference is here to help bridge the divide. “Unity in Community” is the theme of the 2018 conference at Missouri State University, Sept. 25-27. The conference includes: A total of 21 sessions Two pre-conference events A keynote speech from Jenna Bush Hager Four plenary … [Read more...] about Finding common ground: Public Affairs Conference shines a light on unity