NOMINATION DEADLINE - MARCH 6, 2026 The 2026-2027 award is in recognition of a recipient's distinctive on-campus related work and accomplishments in support of the University’s public affairs mission. Up to three faculty and three staff are selected annually. Each recipient receives a plaque and internal funds of $1,500 to support their university public affairs work. … [Read more...] about Nominations being accepted for Board of Governors’ Excellence in Public Affairs Award
The 11th annual Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest student recipients were presented on Nov. 6, 2025. This annual contest is for MSU full-time undergraduate students and is a joint undertaking between the MSU Sigma Pi Fraternity, it's alumni through the Institute for Development of Ethics and Leadership and the MSU Office of Public Affairs Support. The Political … [Read more...] about The 2025 Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest Recipients Announced
There is something for everyone at this year's Public Affairs Conference! There are numerous ways to attend and to integrate into the classroom. Use one or more of the 19 virtual offerings and 4 in-person events to highlight this year's public affairs theme and increase student comprehension of pressing issues in today's landscape. Live Zoom sessions follow the general … [Read more...] about Ideas to Integrate Public Affairs into the Classroom!
There are numerous ways to attend and integrate one or more of the 19 virtual offerings and 3 in-person events of the 2023 Public Affairs Conference into the classroom. Below are just a few ways for fun and effective student comprehension. Live Zoom sessions follow the general schedule of class times. Panel recordings will be available after the conference until October 20th … [Read more...] about Key ideas in how to integrate the Public Affairs Conference for student learning!