2018-19 Honoree - Gilbert Adkins

Gilbert Adkins is Administrator of the Central Region for Missouri State Outreach.  He begins instilling the tenants of public affairs early on to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students. Among many public affairs activities, he has developed the MSU-Lebanon Student Ambassador Program that provides a small stipend for student engagement.  In addition, he has been instrumental in establishing several local scholarships, all of which require engagement that reflects the public affairs mission.  He is a valuable ambassador for MSU and its mission.