Bob Corley, a longtime Joplin businessman and generous benefactor of Missouri Southern State University died Friday, Sept. 6. Corley, who grew up in Columbus, Kan., graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in business administration. He moved...
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A special exhibition of artwork from Papua New Guinea is on display through Friday, Sept. 27, in the Spiva Gallery. “Oceania Journey” features works from Papua New Guinea, the second largest island in the world. The exhibit showcases artifacts reflecting regional...
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The day before starting classes at Missouri Southern State University, Taygan Brant completed one of the requirements for graduation. Brant, who is starting her first year as a member of the Yours to Lose – Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program, became the first...
read moreA $68,000 renovation project has been completed inside Billingsly Student Center. One that includes brand new furniture and a paint job for The Lion’s Den. The project was a collaboration between Student Senate, Business Affairs and Student Affairs.
Despite dropping the season opener 39-27 to Nebraska-Kearney, there is a bevy of excitement surrounding the football program. Chalk that up to the Lions outscoring the Lopers 21-6 in the second half.
It was a record turnout for this year’s Community Day – the annual event that better connects area businesses and organizations to our students, faculty and staff.
Check it out in this edition of On Campus with Mike Olmstead.
First day of class today and our students had plenty of help – not to mention a free lunch.
Check it out in this edition of On Campus with Mike Olmstead.
KGCS-TV is once again recording theme semester presentations, featuring Oceania Semester programs this Fall. The programs are airing on KGCS, and also posted on the station YouTube channel.
This fall, the Literary Lions will read “I Like What I Know: A Visual Autobiography” by Vincent Price. Known for his roles in horror films such as “House of Wax,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” Price also had a deep appreciation for art....
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Missouri Southern continues to provide free, confidential counseling services to currently enrolled students. Counseling sessions – which cover topics such as relationships, depression, stress, body image concerns, questions about sexuality, etc. – are designed to...
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The lives of those lost on September 11, 2001, will be honored during a ceremony at noon Wednesday on the Oval. The annual event, put on by Campus Activities, will feature the playing of the National Anthem, comments from Darren Fullerton, vice president for Student...
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The Lions will take over downtown Joplin once again when Missouri Southern hosts Third Thursday, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Downtown Joplin Alliance, the event features food trucks, street vendors, entertainment, art and music between First and Seventh...
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Campus employees are invited to attend an insurance update meeting presented by the Insurance Committee, Cigna and The Standard. Sessions will be offered from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Billingsly Student...
The following hires have been announced in recent weeks by the Human Resources office. Samuel Sanchez, custodian, Physical Plant Tina Dierkes, adjunct, Teacher Education Caleb Garton, sports medicine assistant, Athletics Aaron Tilsen, head women’s soccer coach,...
Bolivar, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern men's and women's cross country programs opened up the 2019 season with a sweep today as they won both the team and individual titles at the Southwest Baptist Invite in Bolivar. The men's race consisted of a 7k distance, while the...
Joplin, Mo. -- Fifty-Eight Missouri Southern Student-Athletes have earned academic recognition as the Division II Athletic Director's Association released its Academic Achievement Awards list. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 12th year, is a program that...
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