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I’m going to start off by saying thank you. I can’t say it enough. I’ve been given so much in this world, and it all started because I was in the right place, at the right time at Missouri State.
There has never been a better time to be a Bear. In the last decade, Missouri State University has celebrated some major milestones. But we do face challenges. Help us champion higher education.
A long-standing award, created by alumnus John Goodman, helps graduating students who dream of becoming performers.
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We have a long history of educating students to become successful global citizens. Onward, upward — a line from a historic version of the Missouri State fight song — reflects our pride in our past. It also reflects the knowledge that we must always push forward to elevate our performance, our profile and our people. This fundraising campaign, the largest we have ever undertaken, will support and transform the university in four priority areas.
A Missouri State education opens up a world of opportunity. Yet despite our affordable tuition, it’s still out of reach for too many aspiring learners.
Missouri State’s passionate teachers and researchers serve as mentors on campus. They are also leaders who tackle local, national and global challenges.
Our actors, athletes, scholars and scientists deserve to pursue their dreams in places that inspire creativity, collaboration and ever higher levels of performance.
Our programs give students an enriched university experience.