How can Americans balance individualism with shared commitments? This question will guide the presentations and discussions at Missouri State University’s 21st annual Public Affairs Conference. Themed “Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism,” the conference will take place Sept. 24-26. “We’re not taking a position on the tension between the … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference will explore community and individualism
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
The Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include a decades-long public servant, a former children’s TV show host, an advocate for agriculture and an entrepreneur and community builder. These four inductees — Roy Blunt, Dr. Norma Champion, Chris Chinn and Annie Malone — were selected as citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of … [Read more...] about Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2024 inductees announced
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
The Randolph Foundation for Higher Education, Inc. has made a $1 million donation to the Missouri State University Handball program in honor of the late founder and hall of fame coach Dr. Tommy Burnett. “We want to thank Missouri State for this opportunity to establish this endowment for Tommy Burnett,” said Doug Randolph, of the Randolph Foundation for Higher Education. “It’s … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame handball program receives $1 million donation