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Missouri State Foundation

The mission of the MSU Foundation is to unite with passionate supporters and donors of Missouri State University in pursuit of the university’s goals and priorities, and to create significant philanthropic resources for the university, its students, faculty, and staff, while serving as a responsible steward of those resources.
Missouri State Welcomes

Brooke Shields

Join the Missouri State University Foundation for an evening with actress, model, author and entrepreneur, Brooke Shields, as part of the 2024 Public Affairs Conference. Shields will be the event's keynote speaker at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Secure your spot to meet Shields prior to her keynote speech at an exclusive VIP Experience. 

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Gifts of almost $36 million
Set a record-breaking year for the foundation

It was a record-breaking year for the Missouri State University Foundation. It raised $35,979,042 for Missouri State in fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024), thanks to nearly 20,000 generous donors.

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Missouri State accepts invitation to join
Conference USA

Missouri State University has accepted an invitation to join Conference USA as a full-league member, effective July 1, 2025.

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Advancements Magazine
The Missouri State University Office of Advancement team is moving! Our new building will give you a “living room” on campus. It will be your place to come home and celebrate being a Bear at every stage, from student to alumni to donor and friend.

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University Advancement Events

Brooke Shields
VIP Experience with Brooke Shields
Secure your spot now to meet Brooke Shields prior to her keynote speech on Sept. 24 at an exclusive VIP Experience. Register by Sept. 16.
Lunch with an MSU Genius
Hosted by the Missouri State University Foundation, the new Lunch with an MSU Genius showcases the many types of genius at Missouri State University: from faculty research and initiatives to award-winning programs developed by staff, to students winning national awards.
MarooNation Ball
Springfield | St. Louis
MarooNation Ball
Experience the fun and camaraderie of the MarooNation Ball! Save the date for two dazzling evenings benefitting Missouri State: October 4, 2024, where we'll kick up our boots at the Maroon Saloon hoedown hootenanny in Springfield, and November 2, 2024, for a night of Vintage Vegas glamour in St. Louis. Join us in supporting Missouri State while enjoying an unforgettable evening.

 

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