There is something for everyone at this year’s 2026 Public Affairs Conference! There are numerous ways to integrate into the classroom and attend. The schedule includes 18 virtual panel sessions and 5 in-person speakers addressing this year's public theme, The We Factor: Building Connections That Matter. The 60+ speakers represent 17 states, 6 countries and 12 MSU Alumni, … [Read more...] about Opportunities to integrate Public Affairs into the classroom
Senior - Marketing: Advertising & Promotion Payton is making her Missouri Statement through her passionate involvement in student life. As early as her freshman year, Payton knew she wanted to be in a position to help students become more engaged on and off campus. She used her love of students and programming first as a Blair-Shannon Hall Council publicity chair, where … [Read more...] about Public Affairs May Student Spotlight – Payton Branson
Senior, Management major Lucas Merz has a passion for ethical leadership! Over the past two years, he has served as President of the Kindness Commission, an organization that spreads positivity throughout campus and provides an uplifting atmosphere for students during their daily grind. In addition, he has coordinated sidewalk chalkings with uplifting messages and hand-outs … [Read more...] about Public Affairs April Student Spotlight – Lucas Merz


