As this year comes to a close in a few days, it’s a good time to reflect on our blessings and head into the new year on a positive note. It’s also the perfect opportunity to consider how we can help our community by participating in year-end giving of our time and resources. For the university’s Bear Pantry and other nonprofit organizations in the area, the need is especially … [Read more...] about Enrich your community by making year-end giving a priority
Missouri State University’s Citizen Scholars plan to educate the next generation; train future health care workers; promote public history; impact the world of human resources; advocate for the agriculture industry; and engage their communities. Today, Missouri State’s Board of Governors awarded six deserving students with the Citizen Scholar award. The award honors students … [Read more...] about Citizen Scholars aim to build a better world
Missouri State University’s 20th annual Public Affairs Conference will reflect on tradition, celebrate innovation and explore a variety of ways to both embrace change and to exercise strength in the face of struggle. “Navigating the Now: tradition, innovation and wisdom in a world of change” is the theme for the 2023 conference. It will be a mix of in-person and live-streamed … [Read more...] about 20th annual Public Affairs Conference seeks to ‘Navigate the Now’
A dedicated former public servant. An Eastern Orthodox Church priest. A community leader and founder of a nonprofit news outlet. A retired U.S. Army three-star general. A trailblazing entrepreneur. The Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are: John Ashcroft, Father Moses Berry, Tom Carlson, Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson and Rachel Mack Robinson. These five inductees were … [Read more...] about Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023 inductees announced
Elizabeth Strong Missouri State University’s Elizabeth Strong has been chosen for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for 2023-24. Strong, director of MSU’s office of education abroad, received one of the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Awards. They are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs … [Read more...] about Staff member chosen as Fulbright U.S. Scholar