Missouri State University Foundation

09/01/2026

On Sept. 9, we’re celebrating a new era of health care education at Missouri State with the dedication of Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall.
This new academic home will give Bears studying health care a place to learn, collaborate and prepare for careers that make a difference in their communities.
It’s an investment in our students, our region and the future of health care.

08/31/2026

Rainn Wilson is coming to Missouri State… and you could win tickets to meet him!

We’re giving one lucky winner two tickets to the VIP reception with this year’s Public Affairs Conference keynote guest.

To enter like, follow, share and leave a comment tagging your plus one for your chance to win. Enter by Sept. 21.

Good luck, Bears!

08/28/2026

If you could ask Rainn Wilson one question, what would it be? 🎤

His Public Affairs Conference keynote will be a conversational interview, and your question could be part of it.

Help shape the conversation around “The We Factor: Building Connections That Matter.”

Submit your question: https://form.jotform.com/262374304742152

08/17/2026

Behind every Bear is a community cheering them on. Happy first day of classes! You've got this!

08/13/2026

What do a pioneer of the American kindergarten, a political scientist and humanitarian and a philanthropic foundation have in common? All three are Missouri Public affairs Hall of Fame inductees for 2026.

08/11/2026

Meet Lauren ’27, a nursing major and Foundation scholarship recipient at Missouri State University. 🐻❤️

“I’ve been working hard to pay my way through college without financial help from family, so being chosen for this scholarship genuinely means the world to me. It’s a huge relief financially, and it also makes me feel incredibly supported and encouraged in my journey.”
For Lauren, this scholarship is more than financial assistance. It’s a reminder that she has a community behind her as she works toward her future in nursing.
This is our why. This is the impact of investing in Bears.

08/10/2026

Springfield, are you ready?

For the first time ever, the sky over Missouri State will light up with a pyrodrone show.

Join us Friday, Nov. 13, for the Bear Nation Celebration, a free community event celebrating the opening of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center and kicking off Homecoming weekend.

Explore the new building, enjoy food and fun, connect with fellow Bears and experience a one-of-a-kind finale that will quite literally light up the night.

📍 Friday, Nov. 13
🎉 Free and open to everyone

Trust us. You're going to want a front-row seat.

08/04/2026

It seems like yesterday was the groundbreaking. Today we enter the final construction phase: The punch list.

The big work is done, and now it's all about the finishing touches that will make the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center feel like home. It's amazing to think this space has gone from blueprints to nearly complete.

In just a few weeks, we'll begin moving in. We can't wait to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends this fall.

08/03/2026

07/23/2026

The University Advancement Center is being built for every Bear, and that includes the incredible Mo State staff.

Next up in our series, we invited Staff Senate for a tour of the Advancement Center and asked them what their favorite part of the building is.