There was some loneliness and boredom to deal with as Ana Elvia Sanchez Rosales made the adjustment to college life in the age of COVID-19. With classes moved online and a lot of down time to fill, there was plenty of Netflix and social media, though she quickly grew...
Alyssa Brewer, a senior elementary education and special education major at Missouri Southern, was recently invited to present her research project at the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The annual conference...
A week of enchanted activities was offered as the English & Philosophy Department celebrated Literature Lives Week with a series of activities centered around J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter series. Held Feb. 28-March 6, events were held on campus and in the...
A record number 21 Missouri Southern track and field men and women have qualified for this year’s NCAA Track & Field Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.
Update on the new $90,000 indoor golf facility at Missouri Southern State University.
Even Roary is vulnerable to the dreaded phishing emails. Think before you click!
The Newsmakers program airing the week of March 8 on KGCS-TV takes a look at the proposed bond issue before voters in April.
A fixture on campus since 1984, the Student Success Center (located on the 3rd floor of Hearnes Hall) strives to enhance the mission of Missouri Southern State University by further developing, expanding and articulating the center’s support services for students. It will foster the potential of each student by providing college academic skills, disability services, tutoring and the tutor training course. Additionally, the Student Success Center endeavors to increase the visibility of its services through greater participation by students and the campus community as a whole.
A simple Facebook post from the Lion Co-op resulted in some instant generosity from off campus. The Joplin Roadrunners, a group of local runners and walkers of all ages and abilities – which prides itself in giving back to the community – donated $500 to the co-op....
It was a record-breaking year for Dress to Impress, a campus program that allows students to start or expand their professional wardrobe at no charge. This year’s event, held in March in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom, drew 440 students looking to spruce...
A campus task force has been created in response to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “I have asked Dr. Paula Carson and Mr. Darren Fullerton to co-chair a small task force to prepare a list of recommended campus plans and actions to address the...
The Psychology Department will present a Youth Mental Health First Aid training event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 10, in the Julio S. León Health Sciences Center. The training, led by Aubrey Doss and Deena Murdock from the Ozark Center, is designed...
We all have certain people who “push our buttons.” Challenging work styles, personality traits and ways of communicating can be sources of workplace stress that can seem hard to resolve.“Dealing with Difficult People” is a Cigna EAP webcast set for 1 p.m. Wednesday,...
When disrespectful actions and attitudes creep into the workplace, everyone suffers.The brown bag session “Civility and Respect at Work” – set for noon Thursday, March 26, in Room 341 of Billingsly Student Center – will explore how to respond effectively and restore...
Joplin, Mo. -- The 22nd ranked Missouri Southern basketball program will be participating in the NCAA Division II Tournament for the third-straight year and times and ticketing information have been announced for the tournament. The Lions will open up the tournament...
JOPLIN, Mo.— The No. 8 Missouri Southern men's and No. 2 ranked women's track and field programs garnered four regional awards as announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Friday. Each of the eight regions – Atlantic,...