Public Affairs

CANCELLED - The U.S. Naturalization Ceremony on Oct. 29, 2025 being held on the Missouri State University campus has been cancelled by the United States District Courts of Western Missouri due to the government shutdown. 
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Integrating education, with the 3 pillars of public affairs, to make a positive impact on the world.

Ethical Leadership | Cultural Competence | Community Engagement

Missouri State's Public Affairs mission is a distinguished way in which our education is different from that of other universities.

The three pillars of public affairs are woven throughout the educational experience at Missouri State. The Office of Public Affairs Support offers focused programming, services and support for the campus and local community to explore and open dialogue on how to lead ethically, contribute to community and respect multiple perspectives and cultures.

What's Happening Now?

Public Affairs Signature Events

Free | open to the public
Public Affairs Conference 2025
The 22nd Public Affairs Conference will explore some of today's most pressing issues through the lens of the 2025-26 public affairs theme, Resilent People, Resilent Future.

Recordings now viewable through Dec. 12th on the  conference's schedule page.

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New Student Convocation
August 17, 2025 at Great Southern Bank Arena.
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Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame
Honor Missouri citizens who have bettered the lives of others.
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Public Affairs Week 2026
Public Affairs Week (PAW) will feature a special guest speaker and a variety of events from March 2-6, 2026!

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