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 during … [Read more...] about Foundation surpasses $25 million in gifts in FY21
Conservation and ecological research require observation over time. The newly constructed Ozarks Education Center near Missouri State University’s Bull Shoals Field Station provides better amenities for completing such observation. The research facility’s 4,000 square feet property offers a central location for education and ecological research conducted by Missouri State … [Read more...] about Dedication Held June 25 for Ozarks Education Center
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
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 … [Read more...] about A nod to four decades of successful fundraising
Springfield Public Schools and Missouri State University broke ground on a new agriculture education magnet school for Springfield students on Dec. 3 at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center. The project is a collaboration of Missouri State and Springfield Public Schools and is made possible by a generous donation from William H. and Virginia Darr and the Darr Family … [Read more...] about MSU and SPS break ground on new agricultural education center