Public Affairs

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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.

Public Affairs Signature Events

 

Free | open to the public
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. 

Join the conversation through both in-person guest speakers and 20 different virtual panels featuring experts from across the nation!
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August 17, 2025 at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Evening view of Citizen Scholar statue backlit by Strong Hall.
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 May 2-6, 2026!

News

  • Four MSU employees are honored for volunteerism
    Four MSU employees are honored for volunteerism
    Thursday January 30, 2025 at 10:12 p.m.
    Four MSU employees have been recognized for their volunteer service/community engagement, outside their normal work capacity.  The Excellence in Community Service Awards is presented annually for up to two faculty and two staff who each receive a plaque and a one-time cash award of $1,500, funded by the MSU Foundation. The 2025 recipients have all […]
  • New Home for the Office of Public Affairs Support
    New Home for the Office of Public Affairs Support
    Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 9:25 p.m.
    Plan to visit the new home of the Office of Public Affairs Support!  The PAS staff completed their move before the winter break from their long-time home in Meyer Library to the Plaster Student Union, room 131.  Yes, they are located just behind the Starbucks! Director, Mary Ann Wood states, “we are thrilled and plan […]
  • Breaking Barriers Exhibit: THE VOICES OF MISSOURI WOMEN IN THE FEDERAL RESERVE
    Breaking Barriers Exhibit: THE VOICES OF MISSOURI WOMEN IN THE FEDERAL RESERVE
    Thursday November 7, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.
    Inspiring through a lens of history, progress and promise.
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