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
The Osceola, Missouri, native found a home on campus. During college, Foote was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity and the Interfraternity Council. He graduated in 1972 with a business degree. Foote is actively involved with his alma mater. He’s on the Missouri State University Foundation Board of Trustees as well as being a cabinet member for the Onward, Upward … [Read more...] about 5 questions with campaign cabinet member Tim Foote
A generous gift of $835,000 from the estate of Dr. Raymond Lansford will help more students from Missouri State University’s College of Business complete their education. Lansford, who’s a Missouri State alumnus, passed away just two weeks before his 99th birthday. “Dr. Lansford devoted his entire career to educating students. His intentions were to continue helping students … [Read more...] about Business students will have access to more scholarships
Business students at Missouri State University now have more scholarship options available, thanks to a generous $1 million donation from Phillip (Phil) B. Roberts. This gift to Missouri State’s College of Business establishes the Phil Roberts Scholarship Fund. “A grateful heart gives back,” Brent Dunn, executive director of the MSU Foundation, said. “Phil Roberts fondly … [Read more...] about New scholarships available to business students