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Celebrate MO State

Coming March 24-25, 2026

Giving Day is almost here. For 36 hours, Bears everywhere will come together to support the people, programs and experiences that make Missouri State extraordinary.

This year’s theme, Celebrate Mo State, is an invitation to honor what you love most about our university. It is a chance to celebrate student success, academic excellence, campus pride and the shared belief that generosity changes lives.

Every gift made during Giving Day helps create opportunity for students, strengthen programs and move Missouri State forward. When Bears unite, the impact is powerful and lasting.

Mark your calendar for March 24-25, and get ready to celebrate all that makes Mo State special.

Together, we celebrate. Together, we make a difference.

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Units

Additional Areas of Support

Athletics

College of Business

College of Education

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Community and Global Partnerships

Darr College of Agriculture

Graduate College

Greenwood Laboratory School

Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Libraries

McQueary College of Health and Human Services

Missouri State-West Plains Giving Day

Reynolds College of Arts Social Sci. & Humanities

Student Affairs

$1,000

Kay Alden Nelson Media, Journalism and Film Department Challenge

If 10 people give to the Media, Journalism and Film Department General Fund, a git of $1,000 from Kay Alden Nelson will be unlocked.

10 Donor Goal

Starts in

$1,000

Teresa and Richard Ollis College of Business Challenge

If 75 people give to the College of Business, a gift of $1,000 from Teresa and Richard Ollis will be unlocked.

75 Donor Goal

Starts in

Match

Dr. Alan Tinkler English Department Match

Dr. Alan Tinkler will match every gift to the English Department General Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.

$2,500

FERM Advisory Board FPA Student Org Challenge

If 20 people give to the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Student Organization through the Finance, Economics and Risk Management General Fund, a gift of $2,500 from the Finance, Economics, and Risk Management Department Advisory Board will be unlocked.

20 Donor Goal

Starts in

Match

Jeff ’87 and Kelly Layman FPA Student Org Match

Jeff '87 and Kelly Layman will match every gift to the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Student Organization through the Finance, Economics and Risk Management General Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.

$1,000

John Kaiser Marideth Sisco Community Education Fund Challenge

If 5 people give to the Marideth Sisco Community Education Fund, a gift of $1,000 from John Kaiser will be unlocked.

5 Donor Goal

Starts in

Match

LTG Karen Dyson '80 & Col Jim Chamberlain Military Science Match

LTG Karen Dyson '80 & Col Jim Chamberlain are providing up to $2000 to match any new donations to the Military Science General Fund.

$2,500

Neosha and John Mackey Cross Country and Track Challenge

If 100 people give to Women's Cross Country and Track, a gift of $2,500 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked.

100 Donor Goal

Starts in

$2,500

Neosha and John Mackey Pride Bands Challenge

If 100 people give to the Band Fund, a gift of $2,500 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked. If you’ve ever been in band, DONATE!

100 Donor Goal

Starts in

$1,000

Tina Stillwell BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness

If 15 people give to BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness, a gift of $1,000 from Tina Stillwell will be unlocked.

15 Donor Goal

Starts in

Match

Women's Golf Match

An anonymous donor will match every donation made to Women's Golf dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.

$1,000

Teresa and Richard Ollis Chorale Challenge

If 10 people give to the Missouri State University Choral Endowment, a gift of $1,000 from Teresa and Richard Ollis will be unlocked.

10 Donor Goal

Starts in

Match

Debate Match

An anonymous donor will match every gift to the Debate Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000

Match

Dr. Barri Tinkler College of Education Scholarships Match

Barri Tinkler will match every gift to College of Education Scholarships, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.

Match

Jeff ’87 and Kelly Layman Biz Bears Match

Jeff '87 and Kelly Layman will match every gift to Biz Bears Student Managed Investment Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,500.

$1,000

Jennifer Fitzmaurice BearsWIN Challenge

If 10 people give to BearsWIN Fund, a $1,000 gift from Jennifer Fitzmaurice will be unlocked.

10 Donor Goal

Starts in

$1,000

Kristine and Dean Dave Richards Meyer Library Challenge

If 20 people give to the Meyer Library, a gift of $1,000 from Kristine and Dean Dave Richards will be unlocked.

20 Donor Goal

Starts in

1.5

Match

Matthew Harthcock '77 Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Instrumentation Match

Matthew Harthcock, a 1977 chemistry degree graduate, will donate $1 for every $2 given to the MSU Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Instrumentation Purchase, Repair, and Maintenance Fund, up to $500.

$1,000

Neosha and John Mackey Foster Recreation Center Challenge

If 50 people give to the Campus Recreation, a gift of $1,000 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked. We are so lucky to have the Foster Recreation Center!

50 Donor Goal

Starts in

$1,000

Susan Sims-Giddens GrizzliesWIN Challenge

If 15 people give to GrizzliesWIN, a gift of $1,000 from Susan Sims-Giddens will be unlocked.

15 Donor Goal

Starts in

$1,500

West Plains English Department Challenge

If 5 people give to the MSU-West Plains English Department, a gift of $1,500 will be unlocked.

$5 Goal

Starts in

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