The Division for University Advancement, including the Missouri State Foundation will
be closed Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan. 2. We will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5.
If you plan to mail a charitable contribution to the Foundation for the 2025 calendar
year, please ensure it is postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025. Gifts made through our website
by Dec. 31 will also be recorded as 2025 contributions.
Happy holidays
Earlier this week I sent a special message to some of our special friends. I hope
by sharing it here you all have the opportunity to learn something new. To see the
impact of private support and to feel the immense gratitude Missouri State has to
all who invest in the future Bears and the future of MO State.
MO State making history
What a moment for Missouri State! In our very first season as an FBS program, the
Bears are heading to their first-ever bowl game — the Xbox Bowl in Frisco, Texas,
where we’ll take on Arkansas State. This milestone is more than a game; it’s a celebration
of the hard work, grit and pride that define what it means to be a Bear. We want you
to be part of this historic experience. We have plenty of fun planned for Bears fans.
Foundation news
The Missouri State University Foundation announced more than $12.5 million in new
gifts during its annual Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 13. The gifts from both
individuals and businesses support student scholarships, Mo State athletics, construction
of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center and other programs and areas
at Missouri State.
Foundation news
The Missouri State University Foundation Board of Trustees has concluded its spring
meeting at the Darr Agricultural Center. These dedicated members came together with
a shared purpose to guide and support initiatives that lead to transformative change
at Missouri State.
Foundation news
Missouri State University has officially broken ground on the new Clifton M. Smart
III University Advancement Center. The ceremony, held on the northwest corner of National
Avenue and Bear Boulevard, marks the beginning of a project that promises to play
a major role in the university’s future. It is expected to open in fall 2026.
Missouri State University Foundation
The total comprises separate gifts from alumni and friends.
support Missouri State University
Private support has never been more important to the success and growth of Missouri
State University. Every gift no matter the size transforms Missouri State.
