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
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Plaster Student Union (PSU) Theater Free and open to campus and the public. Resilience & Success through Tae Kwon-Do: Mind, Body & Spirit Presented by Dr. Kim-Anh Nguyen Dang Tae Kwon-Do World Forms Champion (Olympic Gold Medalist) & Professional Athlete Head Instructor, Director of Education, Vice President … [Read more...] about World Tae Kwon-Do Champion to speak on Resilience
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
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