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Richard B. Williams, PhD, ATC
On July 1, 2024, Richard B. Williams became the 12th president of Missouri State University.
State of the University Address
Igniting opportunity
On Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, President Richard B. Williams delivered the State of the
University Address and introduced the 2025-30 strategic plan, "Igniting Opportunity."
Inauguration of the 12th president
Missouri State University celebrated the inauguration of Richard B. Williams at 4
p.m. on October 17, 2024.
Missouri State’s strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan is a campus-wide initiative
to achieve its enrollment objectives.
Contact information
Meet with President Richard B. Williams
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