Challenging times highlight opportunities for growth and change. In Springfield, the decline of traditional media and lack of consistent in-depth public affairs journalism helped inspire community leaders and journalists to create a nonprofit news organization called the Springfield Daily Citizen, Inc. The Daily Citizen, Inc. will be housed in Missouri State University’s … [Read more...] about University, news organization establish partnership with focus on citizenship
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 seventh class of honorees in the Hall of Fame — Christopher S. “Kit” Bond, Dr. Patricia Dix, Wendy Doyle, Bob Holden and Dred Scott — will be inducted in 2021. You can show your support for these outstanding individuals by spreading the word about the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame and its honorees. The induction ceremony and banquet is open to the public, but … [Read more...] about Social media kit: Seventh annual Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame
As women leave an abusive situation, they seek emergency shelter. Then, as they imagine a new, safer, better life, they can move to transitional, independent living. There, they gain skills and access community resources to get back on their feet. That’s where organizations like the Rebound Foundation come in. “The women that we help out with the Rebound Foundation is … [Read more...] about Helping domestic abuse survivors gain technological skills
The public affairs mission challenges members of the Missouri State University community to do big things: To improve the community, recognize needs, provide leadership, increase globalization and further understanding. Faculty and staff live this out in their personal and professional lives, and they model it for students every day. Missouri State recognized three staff … [Read more...] about Board recognizes six for excellence in public affairs