Alumni and Friends
Continue the connection
We value our alumni! We want to hear about your personal and professional accomplishments because your success is our success. Also, alumni are a great resource for practicum and internship experience, helping the next generation of our students. Please contact the alumni office with updates about your personal and professional achievements so we can celebrate with you.
Attend alumni events
Ag Alumni Celebration - October 17, 2026
Join the Darr College of Agriculture for an evening of great food, fellowship, and excitement at our annual event featuring dinner, a live auction, and more. Held at the Bond Learning Center, 2401 S. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, Missouri 65807, this special gathering brings together alumni, friends, and supporters while raising critical funds to benefit current Darr College of Agriculture students. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Individuals and businesses interested in making a donation or purchasing a table sponsorship through the Missouri State University Foundation are encouraged to contact Carrie Crews at Agriculture@MissouriState.edu or 417-837-2500. Tax-exempt donors may use their exemption documentation when making contributions.
Once a bear, always a bear
Stay in touch with your alma mater through the MSU Alumni Association. Your involvement may reap a number of benefits, including:
- Maintaining lifelong friendships.
- Connecting with alumni in similar fields, positions and locations.
- Networking.
- Continuing your favorite traditions.
- Being informed. Receiving the most up-to-date information about what’s happening on campus.
- Celebrating all things maroon and white – have fun!
- Giving back to the University community in a way that fits you – impacting the future of Missouri State.
- Sharing your story.
- Adding value to your degree. Learning what’s new in your academic field.
- Leaving your mark. Defining your legacy.
Giving to agriculture
Alumni donors can demonstrate their desire to continue improving the quality of education in the agriculture program at Missouri State by giving a private contribution. Your gift – no matter its size – supports agricultural programs, funds scholarships, improves facilities and provides for faculty development and research.
Please feel free to contact the interim dean of the William H. Darr College of Agriculture, Dr. Melissa Bledsoe, directly with any questions or ideas you may have. We will be glad to hear from you.