As polarized perspectives and heightened tensions threaten common ground, the 2021 Public Affairs Conference seeks to create space for understanding. Bridging the Divide is the theme of the conference at Missouri State University, scheduled for Sept. 27-30. It includes: Two pre-conference special events. A keynote speech from John Quiñones. Three plenary speakers. A total of … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference seeks to bridge divides in a world of differences
The Missouri State University Foundation has set yet another fundraising record. The foundation raised more than $25.8 million in FY21 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), thanks to the generosity of the university’s alumni and friends. This is an increase of more than $3.1 million from the last record, set in FY20. “It’s amazing but not surprising that we set this record … [Read more...] about Foundation surpasses $25 million in gifts in FY21
Missouri State University alumnus Robert Fulp is joining the university as its first executive in residence. Fulp will work with the College of Business, the efactory and the Missouri State University Foundation. Fulp credits Missouri State and his advisor and mentor Ralph Manley for giving him the start that allowed him to be successful in his business career. “I’ve … [Read more...] about Missouri State hires first executive in residence
This fall, Missouri State University will welcome John Quiñones, ABC News veteran, author, and creator and host of What Would You Do?, to campus. He will be the 2021 Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker. His speech will take place 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The keynote event kicks off the conference, scheduled from Sept. … [Read more...] about TV personality John Quinones headlines fall 2021 Public Affairs Conference
Bill Rowe’s legacy at Missouri State University grew today as the former director of athletics and baseball head coach made a significant gift to the program. The gift from Bill and Nydia Rowe is an endowment to the Missouri State Foundation that will fund Cost of Attendance (COA) for baseball student-athletes. COA is an annual stipend allowed by the NCAA that is over and … [Read more...] about Former director of athletics makes significant gift to Missouri State baseball