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 Conference was held in September 2025 and explored topics through the lens of the 2025-26 public affairs theme, Resilent People, Resilent Future.

Watch for the next Conference Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 that will address the theme, The We Factor: Builiding Connections That Matter.
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Coming fall 2026 at Great Southern Bank Arena.
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Honor Missouri citizens who have bettered the lives of others.
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Public Affairs Week (PAW) features a variety of events and keynote speaker March 2-6! Free and open to the public.

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