Four Missouri State University employees have been recognized for their volunteer service/community engagement, outside their normal work capacity. The Excellence in Community Service Awards are presented annually for up to two faculty and two staff. Each recipient receives a plaque and a one-time cash award of $1,500, funded by the MSU Foundation. The 2026 recipients have … [Read more...] about Four employees are honored for their volunteerism
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 any classroom. There are 20 virtual panel sessions and 5 in-person speakers addressing this year's public theme, Resilient People, Resident Future. The conference's 67 speakers cover 6 different time zones and will address topics of interest for … [Read more...] about A great opportunity to integrate Public Affairs into your classroom
We congratulate the 2020 faculty recipients of the Excellence in Community Service Awards. Both Kim Roam and Dr. Brenda Smith exemplify what it means to be an MSU CitizenBear. To better the lives of others, they are volunteering their time, skills and hearts to a variety of projects within their communities. We appreciate and honor their dedication, as we all benefit from … [Read more...] about Faculty are honored for community engagement