Dr. Gabriel Ondetti has been named as the inaugural Clif and Gail Smart Chair of Political Science.

The Endowed Chair has been made possible by a gift from Missouri State University President Clif and Mrs. Gail Smart.

Dr. Ondetti earned his PhD from the University of North Carolina in 2002 and came to Missouri State University in 2005. He exemplifies the very best qualities of teaching, research, and service.