Office of the President

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Office of the President

Welcome

Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams

On July 1, 2024, Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams became the 12th president of Missouri State University.
Portrait of MSU president Richard Williams

Inauguration of the 12th president

Missouri State University celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Richard B. Williams at 4 p.m. on October 17, 2024.
Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams
About the president
Goals and progress
Legislative advocacy
Resources
Strategic Enrollment Management
Missouri State’s strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan is a campus-wide initiative to achieve its enrollment objectives.
Contact information

Meet with president Richard "Biff" Williams

Submit a formal request or contact our office directly to schedule a meeting and connect with Missouri State University President Richard "Biff" Williams.

Presidential updates

  • Words of Williams for April 29, 2025
    Words of Williams for April 29, 2025
    Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
    Congratulations to the 2025 Bears of Distinction honorees.
  • Words of Williams for April 22, 2025
    Words of Williams for April 22, 2025
    Tuesday April 22, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
    Get to know more about esports.
  • Words of Williams for April 15, 2025
    Words of Williams for April 15, 2025
    Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
    There’s a lot going on in the William H. Darr College of Agriculture these days. Dr. Melissa Bledsoe, dean of the college, has many projects in the works that are moving the college forward. Ag Forum Last Thursday, I attended the 2025 Agricultural Forum in the Bond Learning Center at the Darr Agricultural Center. It […]
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2023 Update

STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY

The address covered university achievements, final census results, and gathering feedback on the presidential search.
President Smart giving a university address