Missouri State University Foundation

06/18/2026

A quieter campus. A moment to reflect. The Missouri State Foundation is closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22.

06/17/2026

Your place in the Hive of Bear Pride is waiting.

To have your commemorative honeycomb installed for the grand opening of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center in November, be sure to place your order by July 1. Leave your legacy: https://bit.ly/4awZDpX

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Bears Supporting Bears!

We were thrilled to see such a wonderful turnout as we celebrated the faculty and staff members who invest in Missouri State and support their fellow Bears. Your generosity creates opportunities, strengthens our university and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day. What a way to kick off Staff Appreciation Week! See more photos: https://flickr.com/photos/missouristatealumni/albums/72177720334241261/

06/11/2026

Chrome, horsepower and Bear pride.

Today, Missouri State welcomed the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour to campus, and what a sight it was. From classic cruisers to custom builds, it was incredible to see so many enthusiasts roll through Springfield as part of their Route 66 cross-country journey.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and shared their passion for the open road with our campus community. Safe travels on the rest of the tour!

06/10/2026

You know him for his humor. You may be surprised by his message.

Rainn Wilson brings a unique mix of wit, storytelling and thought-provoking insights to Missouri State's Public Affairs Conference. As we explore this year's theme, The We Factor: Building Connections That Matter, his perspective on human connection couldn't be more timely.
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Award-winning actor, comedian and New York Times bestselling author Rainn Wilson will bring his unique blend of humor, storytelling and insight on human connection to Missouri State University, as the Public Affairs Conference 2026 keynote speaker. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 29...

06/05/2026

The hype is real for the new Advancement Center! With less than 100 days until opening, we can't wait to share our new home with Bears past, present and future.

06/04/2026

The next generation of Bears has arrived. SOAR is where new students start building connections, planning their academic path and learning what it means to be part of the Missouri State community. Some of the newest Bears took a moment to talk with us about why they chose Mo State.

05/30/2026

Boomer knows who the Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker is. Boomer cannot tell you for two more days. Boomer is not handling this well. Watch for the announcement on Friday!

05/30/2026

The countdown to our Public Affairs Conference keynote announcement is officially on. We can confirm the speaker is familiar with cameras, conferences and one-liners. Guess who!