For the first time since 2011, Missouri State has a new president and the university is throwing a big party to celebrate.
Richard “Biff” Williams has been in Springfield, and on campus, for months but his official inauguration will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
The ceremony will coincide with the October meeting of the MSU Board of Governors and homecoming festivities. Free and open to the public, it will take place in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall of the Performing Arts.
“As we mark a new chapter in the proud history of Missouri State University, we invite our campus community, alumni and friends to join us for this inspiring celebration,” said Lynn Parman, chair of the MSU Board of Governors, as part of the news release.
“The event will honor the university’s past and traditions, while looking ahead to the bright future under the leadership of President Williams.”
Williams is the 12th president in the history of Missouri State. However, this is the first inauguration ceremony since the one in 1993 to welcome the 8th president, John Keiser .