Marie Carmichael will be inducted into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame on Sept 5! A former teacher and leader in Missouri’s Development Finance Board. Ceremony & banquet at The Old Glass Place, Springfield. Tickets: bit.ly/3Ho28jL

West Plains, join us Sept 8 for the Grizzly Club Fall Picnic! Meet Chancellor Mulligan, enjoy free food, hear from coaches, and catch the volleyball opener vs. Jefferson. Free admission! RSVP: 417-255-7975 or [email protected] More details at bit.ly/3Jxhbsj

Help MSU make history and discover a new civilization! Our Center for Archaeological Research is going into the Amazon to find proof of an undiscovered civilization. You can make your mark on history by donating to fund their trip at crowdfunding.missouristate.edu/WCAR.

Honoring Rose O'Neill, America’s 1st published female cartoonist & creator of the iconic Kewpies! Born 1874, she was also a writer & activist. Join us Sept 5 at The Old Glass Place for her Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame induction. 🎉 Tickets: bit.ly/4lcisBZ

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the beam signing ceremony of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center. Your support made the day unforgettable. The center is scheduled to open in fall 2026.

We'll be closed for Labor Day and will be back to serve you on Tuesday. Enjoy the holiday and see you soon!

Celebrate the dedication of the Roy Blunt Hall addition Sept. 12 at 10:15 a.m. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art opportunities for Missouri State students and future scientists. Tours available after the ceremony. bit.ly/47q38id

Nominations are open for the 2026 Bears of Distinction Awards. Help us honor alumni and former faculty or staff for their exceptional achievements. Recipients will be recognized April 25, 2026. bit.ly/3JQ3FAd

Looking ahead to a VIP evening with David Feherty during the 2025 Public Affairs Conference. Guests will enjoy a photo op, signed book, cocktail reception and reserved keynote seating. alumni.missouristate.edu/s/1691/foundat…

The final beam has been placed in the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center. Signed by students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, it represents a lasting mark on this project. The center opens in fall 2026. #GoBears #MoState

It was great to have professional golfer David Feherty speak last night to start the ⁦MSU Public Affairs⁩ Conference. ⁦Missouri State Fdn⁩ Author, TV host, comedian, philanthropist and golf analyst. ⁦David Feherty⁩ Thanks for speaking!

Fall is here, but how well do you remember Missouri State’s biggest summer stories? Take the news quiz and find out. bit.ly/4nbue1z

Yesterday the MSU Foundation Board’s executive committee met in Jefferson City to discuss how private support transforms Missouri State, followed by a reception at the Governor’s Mansion with Mid-Missouri alumni and supporters.

New IRA rules open doors for giving. You can use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to support the MSU Foundation, directing funds straight from your IRA administrator. Contact us to ensure your gift supports what you care about most. msu.giftlegacy.com/?pageID=21

Happy Family weekend to all of our Bear families! We look forward to cheering on Missouri State Football with you!

We are proud to see record-breaking enrollment numbers at Missouri State. #GoBears #MoState

Ambree, a Chemistry major, is "immensely grateful" to be the recipient of the Harriett H. Ford Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry. She plans to graduate in 2029.

Homecoming is Nov. 14–15. Celebrate our first FBS Homecoming with reunions, the Alumni Tailgate and Bears football vs. UTEP. Learn more at alumni.missouristate.edu/s/1691/bp23/in…

The Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center is rising fast! It’s on track to be enclosed by Homecoming and completed next fall. We're excited to see our new home come together! #MoState #GoBears #WeDigMaroon

Great turnout tonight at the ⁦Missouri State⁩ Choral Gala! ⁦ ⁦Missouri State Fdn⁩