Public Affairs

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Missouri State University is a community of citizen scholars committed to public affairs.

Ethical Leadership | Cultural Competence | Community Engagement

The university has long embraced these 3 foundational pillars of our public affairs mission and institutional identity.  

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
The 23rd PUblic Affairs Conference will be September 2- - Oct. 1, 2026 and will explore topics through the lens of the 2026-27 public affairs theme, The We Factor: Building Connection That Matter.
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New Student Convocation
Sunday, August 16, 2026 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) features a variety of events and keynote speaker March 2-6! Free and open to the public.

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