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MSSU’s Announces Transformational Gift for Lions Forward Campaign
Today, Missouri Southern State University recognized Bill and Tracy Gipson for their generous and...
Read MoreHearnes Hall collects nearly 700 donations for Lion Co-op
Nearly 700 food and hygiene items have been donated to the Lion Co-op by following a friendly...
Read More‘We wouldn’t be sitting here today’: Former State Rep. Robert Warden honored with Webster Medallion
Robert Warden, a former state representative who helped transition Joplin Junior College into a...
Read More‘They were both so giving’: Professor George Greenlee, Dr. Henry Morgan remembered for contributions to the English Department
Two longtime members of the Department of English & Philosophy passed away recently, both...
Read MoreTeacher-Ed students receive Lions & Tigers Together scholarships
The Teacher Education Department has announced three recipients of scholarships through the Lions...
Read MoreBoard of Governors approves new MKEAP partnership with KCU
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has given unanimous approval to a new...
Read MoreFive Missouri Southern faculty members honored with annual awards
Five members of the faculty at Missouri Southern State University have been recognized for their...
Read MoreEmbracing opportunities: Tim Peternell named 2022 Outstanding Graduate
“Opportunity” … it’s a word mentioned more than a few times when Tim Peternell talks about his...
Read MoreA soup-er response: Inaugural Empty Bowls fundraiser serves up more than $3,000
More than 150 members of the campus and local community enjoyed a hearty meal for a good cause...
Read MoreA ‘monument-al’ partnership: Teacher education students judge annual Carver essay contest
What does kindness mean to you? That was the theme for the 2022 Art and Essay Contest presented by...
Read More‘Something to show for it’: IET student keeps focus on studies during second bout with cancer
When Jason Walker began working toward his degree in industrial engineering technology three...
Read More‘Be aware, relax and just play’: Legendary jazz musician Charles McPherson offers master class for MSSU students
“It’s fun to be able to cause that ‘Voilà!’ moment, let’s put it that way,” says Charles...
Read MoreA memorable send-off: Rob Corn honored for 21 years as Lions’ waterboy
As retirement celebrations go, they don’t get much bigger. Having stepped out onto the basketball...
Read More‘First line of detectors’: Senior Emily Valence detects oral cancer early during father-in-law’s screening
It was a small little area in the mouth, but Emily Valence’s training as a dental hygienist told...
Read MoreSpring Welcome Back meeting highlights mission and impact
Dr. Dean Van Galen, president of Missouri Southern, kicked off the Spring 2022 Welcome Back...
Read MoreNot just fun and games: Reacting to the Past course takes students on deep dive into historical events
It’s November of 1941, and members of the Japanese Imperial Court are meeting to discuss the...
Read MoreLive from London: Alexandra Starks, ’15, talks about living and working overseas
For the students in Dr. Chad Stebbins’ Introduction to International Studies class at 11 a.m....
Read MoreA show of appreciation: Green & Gold Tour underway
Missouri Southern is taking the show on the road this fall with the Green & Gold Tour....
Read More‘The key to my survival’: Michelle Wood talks HOPE 4 You, annual pink ribbon bagel fundraiser
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is the key to survival. “Any time you wait –...
Read MoreHard-hitting lessons: UPD chief teaching his 50th Rape Aggression Defense class
Laughter is peppered with shouts of “NO!” and swift kicks to the groin in Kinesiology 0101, more...
Read More‘Decades of Southern Spirit’: Spirit Week, picnic, downtown parade among activities planned
From 1937 to 2021, “Decades of Southern Spirit” will be on full display during Fall 2021...
Read MoreCampus construction projects underway
A series of construction projects are underway that will significantly enhance the safety,...
Read MoreWelcome back! Annual gathering stresses new programs and opportunities
The start of the Fall 2021 semester presents a moment of endless possibilities. “On Monday, our...
Read MoreJade Henning-Cantrell becomes first to complete Arts Management and Leadership program
“I’ve always loved to draw,” says Jade Henning-Cantrell. “Since I was a kid, people said, ‘Oh,...
Read MoreDr. Buccieri helps launch local 1 Million Cups program
A national program designed to engage and encourage local entrepreneurs has come to Joplin, with a...
Read MoreGet in a MOSO Mindset: Student Senate hopes to spark discussion about mental health issues
The Student Senate is hoping to get everyone in a MOSO Mindset this week with a focus on students’...
Read MoreBound Together: Dr. Michael Howarth, Dr. Joey Brown Celebrate Seventh Wedding Anniversary, Book Releases
He says: “We have separate offices and don’t bother each other. We’re very conscious of each...
Read MoreNursing students assist with vaccination clinic
More than 30 students from the Nursing Department lent a hand as the Missouri National Guard...
Read More‘Wait for the pretty stuff’: Project to convert hillside into wildflower habitat
There’s a steady series of thumps and scrapes as the students work their way down the hillside on...
Read MoreTeacher Education Expands Dual Credit Opportunities
The Teacher Education Department is expanding opportunities for high-school students to get a jump...
Read MoreAgents of Change | Dr. Chuck Henry, ’94, partners with CSU colleagues to create new COVID tests
Like many schools around the country, Colorado State University swiftly made the pivot to online...
Read MoreFIRST CLASS | Inaugural Yours to Lose cohort dons white coats as they begin medical school
One by one, each student was introduced. They stepped to the front of Connor Ballroom to formally...
Read MoreDriven | David Goad returns to MSSU to work on degree more than 30 years after accident
More than 30 years after leaving Missouri Southern, David Goad is getting a do-over on his college...
Read MoreBuilding a Community | Juniors Christine Ibeagi, Haylee Plyburn create club to discuss mental health issues
The idea came to Christine Ibeagi this past spring, a time many people were spending in isolation....
Read MoreMSM Program Goes Fully Online
Launched in the fall of 2016, the Master’s in Management program has received a few upgrades this...
Read MorePaper Co-Authored by Dr. Hassan Butt Examines Covid Effects on Equity Markets
As a newly-minted Ph.D. stuck at home during the pandemic, Dr. Hassan Butt found that it was the...
Read MoreFlying high | Allegiant Airlines showcases animations created by Missouri Southern students
Animations created as a class project at Missouri Southern recently soared to new heights when...
Read MorePaige Schafer becomes first Healthcare Administration degree recipient
Paige Schafer’s original plan was to major in radiology. “I’ve always had a passion for...
Read MoreKarsyn Ballay, ’20, discovers passion for logistics at MSSU
It was the reputation of the Plaster College of Business that brought Karsyn Ballay to Missouri...
Read MoreLion Co-op launches Groceries to Graduate scholarship
The Lion Co-op at Missouri Southern State University has announced a new scholarship program,...
Read MoreGolden circle: Omicron Delta Kappa inducts 41 students, 4 faculty/staff members
As each new initiate stepped forward to sign their name in the official record book, a list of...
Read MoreMSSU to create new center for applied behavior analysis
The early childhood education offerings at Missouri Southern will soon receive a major enhancement...
Read MoreLaFerlas honored with new academic advising center in NEZ
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony held Oct. 16 marked the dedication of the new LaFerla Academic...
Read MoreRight on Target: New Archery & Air Rifle Course Teaches Students the Basics of the Sports
“You’re going to take your first shot today,” Sarah Trout tells the nine students gathered at the...
Read MoreTrailblazer: Service-learning project aims to restore trail near Biology Pond
A unique ecosystem on the Missouri Southern campus is getting some much needed TLC thanks to a...
Read MoreStudents take a stab at Historical Sword Fighting Club
The students move back and forth across the floor of the Bud Walton Black Box Theatre, practicing...
Read MoreFaculty, staff gather for Welcome Back meetings
The All-Employee Welcome Back meeting looked a bit different this year, with two sessions held...
Read More‘The best way to serve my community’ | Jonathan Miller, MSSU’s 2020 Law Enforcement Outstanding Graduate, accepted into Highway Patrol academy
There were several factors that went into Jonathan Miller’s decision to apply to join the Missouri...
Read MoreAgents of change | Dr. Chuck Henry, ’94, partners with CSU colleagues to create new COVID tests
Like many schools around the country, Colorado State University swiftly made the pivot to online...
Read More‘It’s a thankful job’ | Susan Hickam, ’91, returns to Joplin as new Lafayette House director
It was Susan Hickam’s second semester as a student at Missouri Southern when she knew what...
Read More‘A strong sense of community and purpose’: Dr. Dean Van Galen begins new chapter as MSSU’s sixth president
One of the great joys of higher education is seeing how the experience and relationships made can...
Read MoreFace shields feature natural parks-themed design by MSSU grad
Ellen Smith’s original idea for Toepos was to sell socks inspired by design work she did as a...
Read MoreMissouri Southern offers update on Fall 2020 semester
While backup plans are in place should the COVID-19 pandemic situation change, Missouri Southern...
Read MoreDr. Nathan Box, ’01, talks coronavirus, future of medicine
Dr. Nathan Box – an ear, nose and throat/allergy specialist for Freeman Health System – is between...
Read MoreDr. Dean Van Galen selected as Missouri Southern State University’s sixth president
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has unanimously voted to elect Dr....
Read MoreWhitney Blodgett named 2020’s Outstanding Graduate
Whitney Blodgett thought her time at Missouri Southern State University was behind her. Having...
Read MoreFrom the bottom up | Stacy Hall, ’07, and husband to pitch invention on ‘Shark Tank’
When Stacy Hall and her husband, Colt, were potty training their daughter, things had the tendency...
Read MoreMissouri Southern campus to reopen Monday, May 11
Following the guidelines set by the City of Joplin and Missouri Governor Mike Parson, the Missouri...
Read MoreMSSU Board of Governors announces finalists in presidential search
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has announced the three finalists for...
Read MoreBalancing concerns | Freeman allows radiology students to complete clinical competencies
With every major, there are certain criteria that must be met in order to be eligible to graduate....
Read MoreA show of support: Senior Jeanette Hughes’ mural on display in Miami
“We are in this together.” It’s a message senior visual arts major Jeanette Hughes wanted to...
Read MoreMissouri Southern donates PPE to Joplin hospitals
“What are your needs?” It was a question posed over the weekend to Freeman Health System and Mercy...
Read MorePitch perfect: Student entrepreneurs face judges in business competition
If you’ve seen “Shark Tank,” you know the drill. A budding entrepreneur must step up to the mic to...
Read MoreCourt is now in session: Mock courtroom creates an immersive experience for students
As the proceedings begin, the courtroom is relatively empty, save for a few spectators in the...
Read MoreFaculty members, students drop some science on the Lion Cub Academy
It was a cold, rainy Wednesday afternoon, but inside the Lion Cub Academy’s indoor playroom,...
Read MoreDerrick Good, Debbie Thompson to be honored during Pride & Purpose Day
The third annual Pride & Purpose Day – set for Saturday, Feb. 15 – will recognize two...
Read MoreTraveling to a land Down Under: Course takes students far beyond the classroom
While the Joplin area was ringing in 2020 with cold temperatures, a group of Missouri Southern...
Read MoreWelcome Back meeting kicks off the Spring 2020 semester
“This is kind of surreal, frankly.” Taking the stage for his final Welcome Back address to...
Read More‘It’s a wonderful show’: Freddie Green performs as part of Disney holiday tradition
The Candlelight Processional has become a holiday tradition at Walt Disney World. A revolving cast...
Read MoreKappa Alpha fraternity revives Pigskin Run
A 45-year-old tradition was revived before even the faintest outline of the sun could be seen on...
Read MoreReception, dinner honors annual Humphreys scholarship recipients
A special reception and dinner was held on Nov. 15 to honor the 2019-20 Humphreys Scholars. The...
Read MoreNew master’s scholarship partners teachers with junior interns
Nicole Hart, ’15, a third-grade teacher at Joplin’s Columbia Elementary, is the first recipient of...
Read MoreTaylor Moon presents at Dominican Republic conference
Taylor Moon, an assistant professor of graphic design at Missouri Southern, was recently featured...
Read MoreHigher Ed: Band featuring MSSU faculty to perform at Porchfest
The five band members are set up in Dr. Dennis Harmon’s living room, surrounded by the trappings...
Read MoreBoard of Governors begins presidential search process
The Board of Governors is moving forward with the search for the university’s sixth president....
Read MoreAnatomy of an award: Students receive recognition at international conference
The loud high-five reverberated throughout the hall filled with PhDs and students from prestigious...
Read MoreDr. Alan Marble announces retirement
Referring to his time as president of Missouri Southern State University as one of the greatest...
Read MoreMSSU grad’s exhibit finds ‘Safety in Numbers’
Some left only a simple mark – a tacit acknowledgment of their experience. Others left personal...
Read MorePride of Joplin: New mural taking shape under Sixth Street viaduct
Downtown Joplin is getting another splash of color thanks to a new four-panel mural being painted...
Read MoreBoom! Southern hosts city’s annual Fourth of July event
Thousands of area residents gathered to enjoy the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air as...
Read MoreBoard of Governors approves Fiscal Year 2020 budget
Missouri Southern’s Board of Governors has adopted an $84.9 million operating revenue budget for...
Read MoreMSSU mourns the passing of Dr. Glenn Dolence
Dr. Glenn Dolence, a former longtime Vice President of Student Affairs at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreCommencement to recognize 50th anniversary of first four-year graduating class
It was a humid Sunday afternoon on June 1, 1969, and the Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium at Missouri...
Read MoreRyan Drendel named 2019 Outstanding Graduate
Ryan Drendel takes a moment when considering his response to being named the 2019 Outstanding...
Read MoreEriksen’s photography featured in PhotoSpiva exhibit
The study of photography is a continuous, lifelong journey, says Ashley Eriksen. “You could ask...
Read MoreSenior Cameron Priester receives prestigious research grant
Cameron Priester, a senior biology major at Missouri Southern, has received a $1,200 grant from...
Read MoreBecca Diskin recruited for financial aid task force
Joining counterparts from universities such as Clemson and Duke, Missouri Southern’s Director of...
Read MoreBrandon Williams, Glenn Wilson receive Pride & Purpose honors
Two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success and growth of Missouri...
Read MoreRibbon-cutting, dedication held for Nixon Hall
It was standing-room only on the first floor of the new Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon Hall as the former...
Read More‘It’s not just a mission statement’: Challenges, campus updates highlight Welcome Back meeting
Two types of challenges were at the center of Dr. Alan Marble’s remarks during the Welcome Back...
Read MoreSpiva exhibit showcases works by K-12 artists
Receptions for the young artists participating in the annual K-12 Show is planned for Saturday,...
Read MoreFall 2018 Dean’s List
The Deans List for the Fall 2018 semester at Missouri Southern has been released. The list...
Read More“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
It’s the title of the last book published before Dr. Seuss’ death and in the nearly three decades...
Read MoreHoliday Cheer on Campus
It was another year where there we’ve had a bevy of pre-holiday events involving our students,...
Read MoreMeet our 2018 winter commencement speaker, Dr. David Pyle.
A fear of failure can keep us from experiences that might serve as valuable teaching moments, says...
Read MoreMissouri Southern announces Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership
Emphasizing the importance of improving and transforming healthcare at both the regional and...
Read MoreBurnham, Kimutai Earn Regional Awards
Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern Cross Country Coach Jamie Burnham, as well as...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Names Jeff Sims New Head Football Coach
Missouri Southern Athletic Director Jared Bruggeman has named current Garden City Community...
Read MoreTime for a change: Block Interpersonal Development room emphasizes important ‘soft skills’
The colorful triptych along the back wall adds a welcome splash of color to the room – a tree...
Read MoreLion Co-Op food pantry to address hunger issues
A campus food pantry called the Lion Co-Op will soon help MSSU students who are dealing with food...
Read MoreNew sensory room offers place for campus community to de-stress
The lights are dim, and the gentle sound of a bubbling brook fills the room. The urge to sit down...
Read MoreMunch’s ‘Experimental Self’ exhibition comes to Missouri Southern
More than a century before someone coined the term “selfie,” Edvard Munch was turning the camera...
Read MoreSouthern-sponsored Third Thursday set for Sept. 20
Missouri Southern will once again take over downtown Joplin when the university sponsors Third...
Read MoreThe Nordic Semester | Prepare to experience the region’s art, history, music and more
Traditionally, Missouri Southern’s international-themed semesters have been based upon a single...
Read MoreNew videoboard to make a big impact at Fred Hughes Stadium
“This is a big deal. This is a big board.” Denver Johnson, Missouri Southern’s head football...
Read More‘A living time capsule’: Students assisting with historic preservation project
A trio of Missouri Southern students are playing active roles in the renovation of three historic...
Read MoreRed, White and Blue (now with Green and Gold)
It has been two decades since the night sky over Fred G. Hughes Stadium was lit by the...
Read MoreLaw Enforcement firing range receives major upgrade
Travis Walthall isn’t sure exactly how old the former equipment was in the Law Enforcement...
Read MoreBehind the Mic: MSSU staff members front rock band Granger
Luke DeWitt is fairly certain that news of his being in a band will come as a surprise to his...
Read MoreThe ‘write’ stuff | Geography professor John Davenport invited to prestigious writers’ conference
The upcoming Bread Loaf Environmental Writers’ Conference is part of the oldest writers’...
Read MoreFinding strength in adversity: Graduates hear inspirational message during 2018 Commencement ceremony
In terms of blessings, the ability to go enjoy a grape ice-cream slush from Sonic may seem like a...
Read MoreSister, sister | Faith, Grace Scheidemantle share path to graduation
When Faith Scheidemantle gave her acceptance speech after being named 2018’s Outstanding Graduate,...
Read More‘We can feel the love’: Alicia Hughes offers update on injured son
For the most part, “Dawson is back to being Dawson,” says his mother, Alicia Hughes....
Read MoreGoFundMe account established for Dawson Hirshey
A “GoFundMe” account has been established to help with expenses incurred by the family...
Read MoreDonor to present 3D printers to Missouri Southern
The field of 3D printing is having a profound effect on the manufacturing world and beyond....
Read MoreResearch project leads to healthy options at MSSU concession stands
It’s game day, and that rumble in your stomach sends you toward the concession stand. The smell of...
Read MoreStudent leaders honored during annual Dolence Awards
Forrest Bunter, a senior music major from Neosho, received the 2019 Leader of the Year Award...
Read MoreMen’s Track and Field/Cross Country In 7th For USTFCCCA Program of the Year Standings
Joplin, Mo. — Behind strong finishes in cross country and indoor track and field, the...
Read MoreJeff Boschee Named MIAA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year
Kansas City, Mo. — Missouri Southern head coach Jeff Boschee has been named the MIAA...
Read More‘Submerging’ to open March 5 in Spiva Art Gallery
A new exhibit set to open in Spiva Art Gallery will take visitors on a dive below the surface...
Read MoreFourth of July celebration to return to Missouri Southern
After two decades, the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration will return to Fred G. Hughes...
Read MoreAnnual K-12 Art Show planned at Spiva Art Gallery
Proving artistic talent can start early, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will have...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Announces the Addition of Women’s Golf
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced the department...
Read MoreRosenberg, Gipson appointed to Board of Governors
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has announced two appointments to the Board of Governors at Missouri...
Read MoreSeasonal Choral Flourish concert set for Dec. 8-9
The eighth annual performance of “A Seasonal Choral Flourish” will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Friday,...
Read MoreFoundation acquires former downtown library building
The Joplin City Council has approved an agreement for the Missouri Southern Foundation to acquire...
Read MoreMSSU nursing students elected to statewide posts
Two senior nursing students from Missouri Southern were recently elected to the top posts for the...
Read MoreSpurlin, Brown awarded faculty emeritus status
Two longtime faculty members were recognized for their distinguished service to Missouri Southern...
Read MoreVideo: 50 Years at Mission Hills
Take a look back at how the Mission Hills Estate became home to Missouri Southern in this video...
Read MoreStudent-athletes deliver canned goods to local shelter
Student-athletes from Missouri Southern ensured that many locals in need will have food on their...
Read MoreVeterans Week activities to kick off Nov. 4
Veterans Week 2017 will kick off Saturday, Nov. 4, with the annual Run with the Heroes 5K at...
Read MoreMissouri Southern receives 2017 Pioneer Award for Great Game of Education
Missouri Southern has been named the recipient of the 2017 Pioneer Award during the 25th annual...
Read MoreDonors to Reynolds Hall renovation project to be recognized
Donors who contributed to the recently completed Reynolds Hall renovation project at Missouri...
Read MorePlans for downtown MSSU campus take major step forward
Missouri Southern is returning to its roots, with plans to open a campus in downtown Joplin taking...
Read MoreVendor Fair Set for August 31
Do you find yourself unsure of how to use the university’s official logos? Are you interested in...
Read MoreMissouri Southern kicks off Welcome Week with picnic, eclipse viewing
Get out your safety eyeglasses. A 90-percent partial eclipse will pass over Missouri Southern on...
Read MoreBelk joins Missouri Southern as Community Historian
Brad Belk, longtime director of Joplin Historical & Mineral Museums Inc., has accepted a new...
Read MoreDental hygiene students receive annual scholarship
Two dental hygiene students were awarded the Debbie Thompson Spirit of Dental Hygiene Scholarship...
Read MoreBestselling author Alan Lightman to visit campus
The Honors Program will host a visit to campus by physicist and novelist Alan Lightman on...
Read MoreMissouri Southern receives Friends of Mintahama Award
Missouri Southern recently received the Friends of Mintahama Community Partnership Award, given by...
Read MoreMSSU Dental Hygiene program ranked among Top 50
The Dental Hygiene program at Missouri Southern ranks in the “Top 50 Dental Hygienist Schools” in...
Read MoreSummer enrollment up 11 percent at Missouri Southern
Summer school is heating up at Missouri Southern. Figures from the MSSU Institutional...
Read MoreHackett named interim dean of MSSU’s School of Education
Lorinda Hackett, a professor of teacher education at Missouri Southern State University, has been...
Read MoreCarl Junction student receives Golden Lion Award
Helping prepare others for the future is a passion for Emilee Baker. The Carl Junction High School...
Read MoreMax Hogan Drafted By Baltimore Orioles In 2017 MLB Draft
Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern senior third baseman Max Hogan has been drafted in the 32nd...
Read MoreGrand opening held for KCU’s Joplin medical school
The word of the day was “historic” as a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held...
Read MoreShakespeare Festival to stage Bard’s ‘Complete Works’
The annual Missouri Shakespeare Festival will cover plenty of ground as it presents “The Complete...
Read MoreMSSU Athletics Finishes 4th In MIAA Commissioner’s Cup Standings
Kansas City, Mo. — The Missouri Southern Department of Athletics has finished fourth in the...
Read MoreMen’s Track and Field Finishes Third In USTFCCCA Program of the Year Standings
Joplin, Mo. — Behind strong finishes in the cross country and indoor and outdoor seasons,...
Read MoreUpward Bound program receives five-year grant
The Upward Bound program at Missouri Southern State University has been approved for a five-year...
Read MoreMissouri Southern receives $1 million estate gift
A regional aviation pioneer’s estate has presented Missouri Southern State University a $1 million...
Read MoreMarsi Archer named interim dean of Arts & Sciences at MSSU
Dr. Marsi Archer, who currently serves as chair of the Chemical & Physical Sciences Department...
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey Zimmerman announced as dean of Plaster School of Business
Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman, who most recently served as a professor of economics and finance in the...
Read MoreSpring commencement ceremonies set for May 13
More than 700 students will be awarded degrees during spring commencement ceremonies to be held...
Read MoreStephanie Theis receives 2017 Annie Baxter Award
Stephanie Theis, the executive director of the Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri, was named...
Read MoreMSSU presents Academic Achievement awards
The annual Academic Achievement Recognition ceremony was held April 26 at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreAnnie Baxter Award ceremony scheduled for May 3
The four finalists for the 2017 Annie Baxter Award will be honored and the recipient named during...
Read MoreMSSU joins statewide 15 to Finish initiative
Missouri Southern will join the statewide 15 to Finish initiative, which encourages full-time...
Read MoreMSSU students compete at international CDECA competition
Two Missouri Southern State University students were selected as finalists during the Collegiate...
Read MoreOrchestra, vocal groups team for Mozart’s ‘Requiem’
The Southern Symphonic Chorus will present Mozart’s “Requiem” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Selected To Host 2018 & 2019 NCAA XC Regional
Indianapolis, Ind — Missouri Southern State University and the Tom Rutledge Cross Country...
Read MoreVincent Kiprop Named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week
New Orleans, La. — Missouri Southern sophomore distance runner Vincent Kiprop has been named...
Read MoreTwenty initiated into Phi Eta Sigma
Twenty students were formally initiated into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society chapter during a...
Read MoreRetirement ceremony to honor Deb Brown, Richard Miller
A special retirement ceremony for Dr. Richard Miller and Dr. Deborah Brown is slated for 4 to 5...
Read MoreEarth Day Sustainability Conference to be held April 18
The MSSU Earth Day Sustainability Conference 2017 will be held Tuesday, April 18, in Billingsly...
Read MoreStudents honored during Dolence Awards ceremony
Twenty-five students were recognized during the 26th annual Glenn D. Dolence Leadership/Service...
Read MoreGuest pianist to join Southern Symphony Orchestra for concert
The Southern Symphony Orchestra will present “Rhapsodies with Roger!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April...
Read MoreMSSU to host World Music & Cuisine Festival on April 8
The fourth annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April...
Read MoreFundraising underway for Missouri Shakespeare Festival
A crowdfunding effort for this summer’s Missouri Shakespeare Festival is now underway. The...
Read MoreRegional Media Hall of Fame dinner set for April 6
The Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in...
Read MoreRibbon cut at new Lion Cub Academy
Members of Missouri Southern’s administration were joined by some of the youngest members of the...
Read MoreSpring Career Fair to be held April 5
Missouri Southern will host the annual Spring Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April...
Read MoreMissouri Southern to host Regional Science Fair on March 28
The 28th annual Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair will be held Tuesday, March 28, in...
Read MoreJoplin Junior College reunion planned for March 31
A walk down memory lane will be offered as students of the former Joplin Junior College gather for...
Read MoreLion Cub Academy ribbon-cutting set for March 28
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lion Cub Academy at Missouri Southern State University will...
Read MoreBoard approves new tuition rate; hears reports on academic excellence
The members of Missouri Southern State University’s trumpet ensemble will compete against other...
Read MoreEvent helps students Dress to Impress
Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals...
Read MoreNew murals unveiled at MSSU’s Spiva Library
Joplin is becoming a city of murals and two new works at Missouri Southern have been added to the...
Read MoreFrench film festival to begin March 16
– The Department of Modern Languages will present the Tournées Film Festival March 16-April 17 at...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘Great Alphabet Adventure’
Southern Theatre will present “The Great Alphabet Adventure” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,...
Read MoreHopkins, Thompson present at national FYE conference
Strategies developed at Missouri Southern to help freshmen adjust to college life were showcased...
Read MoreFormer AD Sallie Beard To Be Inducted Into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Springfield, Mo. — Former Missouri Southern coach and Athletic Director Sallie Beard will be...
Read MoreRenowned photographer to exhibit Auschwitz photography
The photography exhibition “Auschwitz KZ I-II” will open Monday, Feb. 20, in Spiva Art Gallery at...
Read MoreSpring enrollment at MSSU increases over 2016
Joplin, MO – Spring enrollment at Missouri Southern State University is up more than 5 percent...
Read MoreChamber Singers to open for Nordic Voices
The MSSU Chamber Singers have been invited to perform a pre-concert before a performance by vocal...
Read MoreChinese school delegation to tour MSSU
Officials from Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College in Qingdao, China, will visit Missouri...
Read MoreSouthern Football Announces 2017 Football Recruiting Class
Joplin, Mo. — A total of 57 new faces will suit up with the Green and Gold in 2017 as...
Read MoreFree personal training class offered at rec center
The Wellness Department will offer a free group personal training class for MSSU employees who are...
Read MoreSouthern Baseball and Softball Announces Radio Schedule
Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern athletic department has released the schedule of...
Read MoreSpiva to host artists’ collaborative exhibit
The collaborative exhibit “Everything is Sacred, Nothing is Sacred and Other Modern Allegories” is...
Read More‘Women of Ciudad Juárez’ to be staged at MSSU
A touring production of “Women of Ciudad Juárez” will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25,...
Read MoreSpiva mural explores value of libraries
A quick sketch in art class led Donna Pooley to create a mural which is being painted on the third...
Read MoreJoplin Tomorrow to fund ‘Yours to Lose’ scholarships
Joplin Tomorrow has announced that it will transfer its remaining $700,000 in assets to the...
Read MoreJulie Wengert named Dean of Student Success and Support
Julie Wengert has accepted the position of Dean of Student Success and Support at Missouri...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘Another Mother Goose Mystery’
Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration will present “Another Mother Goose Mystery: Old King...
Read More‘Seasonal Choral Flourish’ set for Dec. 9-10
The seventh annual performance of “A Seasonal Choral Flourish” will be presented at 7:30 p.m....
Read MoreVincent Kiprop Wins Cross Country National Championship
Tampa, Fla. — Missouri Southern sophomore distance runner Vincent Kiprop took the lead about...
Read MoreRare film to showcase history of the Joplin Stockyards
An extremely rare, preserved film about the 1931 opening of the Joplin Stockyards will be...
Read MoreEmeritus faculty to be recognized during reception
A reception to honor seven retired faculty members being honored with emeritus status will be held...
Read MoreAuthor Charles Finch to visit campus
Charles Finch, author of “The Last Enchantments,” will visit campus for three special...
Read MoreRon Richard to be honored with Webster Medallion
Missouri Senator Ron Richard will be honored with the inaugural Richard M. Webster Medallion at 1...
Read MoreStudy Abroad Fair to be held Wednesday, Nov. 9
Students will have a chance to explore opportunities to broaden their horizons during the Study...
Read More2016 Faculty and Staff Campaign continues
If you haven’t yet joined the 2016 Missouri Southern Faculty and Staff Campaign,...
Read MoreMSSU Athletics and RSVPaint have teamed up to Express Your Lion Pride On Canvas!
Joplin, Mo. — Join us at Thursday, November 10th in the new North End Zone Fieldhouse at...
Read MoreVeterans Week activities planned for Nov. 7-12
Veterans Week will take place Nov. 7-12 at Missouri Southern. Sponsored by the Show-Me GOLD...
Read MoreJack the Ripper, Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ focus of programs
Two chilling programs will be offered on Monday, Oct. 31, as part of the Great Britain Semester....
Read MoreMSSU Basketball To Host MOSO Madness October 25
Joplin, Mo. – The Missouri Southern Athletic Department will be hosting its 2016-2017 basketball...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre to stage ‘Veronica’s Room’
Southern Theatre will present “Veronica’s Room” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday,...
Read MoreCeremony set for mansion’s addition to National Register of Historic Places
A dedication ceremony in honor of the Lucius P. Buchanan mansion’s addition to the National...
Read MorePBL brings March for Babies to Missouri Southern
The Joplin March for Babies will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreArt exhibition to celebrate ‘crazy joy of leaving’
“The Melancholy of Runaway Elephants” – an exhibit featuring works by artist Lori Miles – will...
Read MoreIsenmann, Hoelcher crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Ben Isenmann and Kylie Hoelcher were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the 39th annual...
Read MoreHomecoming contest winners named
The Student Activities office has announced the winners of the annual Homecoming contests. Campus...
Read MoreKevin Hooks, Hal Bodon to be honored during Homecoming celebration
The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Missouri Southern has announced the recipients...
Read MoreEvents planned for ‘Roary 2016’ Homecoming celebration
Roary the Lion will make a bid for the highest office in the land during Homecoming week at...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Athletics to induct 2016 Hall of Fame class
The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced its 2016 MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame...
Read MoreSouthern Symphony Orchestra to perform Sept. 30
The Southern Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2016-17 season with a performance at 7:30 p.m....
Read MoreMissouri Southern sees historic spike in enrollment
Joplin, MO – Efforts to grow the number of students at Missouri Southern State University have resulted in an unprecedented 7.7-percent increase in students for the Fall 2016 semester – and a historic high enrollment for the...
Read MoreEarly Childhood Conference scheduled for Oct. 1
Educators and childcare providers are invited to attend the Early Childhood Education Conference,...
Read MoreArtist Tom Huck to give printmaking presentation
St. Louis-based artist Tom Huck will offer a talk and demonstration of the rebellious tradition of...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre opens season with ‘Blithe Spirit’
Southern Theatre will present its first show of the year, Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” at 7:30...
Read MoreFaculty, staff invited to A.L.I.C.E. training
Faculty and staff are encouraged to join UE100 students at one of several hour-long A.L.I.C.E....
Read MoreMy Body Sings Electric to perform Sept. 1
The Campus Activities Board will present indie-pop band My Body Sings Electric at 7 p.m. Thursday,...
Read MoreJazz orchestra to stage ‘British Invasion’
From the Fab Four to the Stones, the British are coming to take over the music scene again for one...
Read MoreFreshmen Convocation set for Saturday, Aug. 20
Incoming students will have a chance to learn about Missouri Southern and its traditions and hear...
Read MorePBL members receive national honors at conference
In addition to picking up a national championship in the Business Communications category, members...
Read MorePresentation offered by young beekeeper
Kids at Missouri Southern State University’s Child Development Center were all abuzz during...
Read MoreMore than 40 participate in Day of Action
Employees from Missouri Southern provided 10 percent of the entire volunteer workforce during the...
Read MoreGovernor signs bills providing funds for Reynolds Hall renovations
During a visit to campus on Thursday, June 16, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon formally signed two bills...
Read MoreAcademic signing ceremony held at JHS
Missouri Southern’s inaugural Academic Signing Ceremony at Joplin High School was held May 3...
Read MoreHonors Program welcomes 48 new students
Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...
Read MoreStudent Research Fair winners announced
Winners of the 2016 Missouri Southern Student Research Fair were announced Thursday, April 28....
Read MoreHonors Program welcomes 48 new students
Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...
Read MoreStudent Research Fair to be held April 28
More than two dozen students will showcase their work beyond the classroom during the 2016...
Read MoreTeam wins second NASBITE International competition
For the second straight year, students from the Plaster School of Business at Missouri Southern...
Read MoreSouthern jazz combos to perform at Gusano’s
The Southern Jazz Combos from Missouri Southern State University will perform at 6 p.m. Friday,...
Read MoreEddin Santiago and Jim Frazier to be inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Kansas City, Mo. — Former Missouri Southern point guard Eddin Santiago and former MSSU...
Read MoreSoftball Complex to be Dedicated Sunday April 3
Joplin, Mo. – A ribbon cutting and dedication for the Pat Lipira Softball Complex has been...
Read MoreGroup cessation program begins April 6
Signage has gone up around campus informing students, employees and campus visitors that Missouri...
Read MoreWorld Music & Cuisine Festival set for April 9
The annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9,...
Read MoreSessions to focus on improving student writing, grading process
Two workshops designed to enhance the Writing in the Discipline program will be offered at...
Read MoreBoard of Governors approves faculty promotions
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University voted to approve promotion and tenure...
Read MoreIndustrial robot system unveiled
Following a demonstration of its precision at such tasks as moving and picking up objects – and...
Read MoreTaevaunn Prince Named First-Team All-Region
Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern senior guard Taevaunn Prince has been named a first-team...
Read MoreWind Ensemble, Concert Band to perform March 18
The Southern Wind Ensemble will be joined by the Concert Band for a performance at 7:30 p.m....
Read MoreC-DECA members qualify for national competition
The Collegiate DECA (C-DECA) Club at Missouri Southern earned several state recognitions at the...
Read MoreMSSU to host History Day competition
The Social Sciences Department at Missouri Southern will host Missouri Region 6 History Day on...
Read MoreBoard receives update on Yours to Lose program
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern received an update on the finalization of curriculum...
Read MoreChamber Singers to open for Chanticleer on Feb. 26
The Missouri Southern State University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. David L....
Read More‘Handymen’ to open in Spiva Art Gallery
“Handymen,” an exhibit featuring recent works by Marco Rosichelli and Justin Shaw, will open with...
Read MoreStudents inducted into physics honor society
Five students were inducted into the newly formed Sigma Pi Sigma chapter on Jan. 30 at Missouri...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre to stage ‘This is Our Youth’
Southern Theatre will present “This is Our Youth” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, through Saturday,...
Read MoreSouthern Baseball Picked To Win 2016 MIAA Title
The Missouri Southern baseball team has been picked to defend its MIAA Title as the league...
Read MorePresentation to unveil artifacts found at Civil War battle site
A presentation on an archaeological discovery at the site of a local Civil War battle will be...
Read MoreDeans List released for Fall 2015
The Deans List for the Fall 2015 semester at Missouri Southern has been released. The list...
Read MoreHoliday presentations to air on KGCS-TV
A number of seasonal presentations offered at Missouri Southern will be aired on KGCS-TV. The...
Read MoreRob Lundien a finalist for 2016 School Counselor of the Year award
Robert Lundien, a 1996 graduate of Missouri Southern, will be honored at the White House in...
Read MoreRobert Corn to be inducted Into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Springfield, Mo. — Former Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach and current...
Read MorePromotions Highlight Upcoming Hoops Games
Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern Athletic Department is proud to announce many promotions...
Read MoreEleven students to be honored during Super Leaders induction
Eleven students will be recognized during the Super Leaders induction ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday,...
Read MorePlay, concerts among holiday offerings at MSSU
An original children’s play set in a toy store at Christmas, several music performances and a...
Read MoreLipira, Cade awarded faculty emeritus status
Former Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Pat Lipira and the late Dr. Al Cade, dean of the...
Read MoreForty inducted during Omicron Delta Kappa ceremony
Forty students, two faculty members and University President Dr. Alan Marble were inducted into...
Read More‘Evening of Spanish Music’ set for Nov. 19
The Music Department will present “Musica a Contraluz: An Evening of Spanish Music” at 7:30 p.m....
Read MoreCareer Services receives award for collaborative initiatives
The Missouri Campus Compact 2015 Outstanding Community & Campus Collaboration Award has been...
Read MoreVeterans Week activities planned at Missouri Southern
A variety of activities are planned to honor and support United States veterans during Veterans...
Read MoreFlamenco dance troupe to offer performance, master class
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, the nation’s premiere Spanish and flamenco dance company, will...
Read MoreCarlock, Wise crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Missouri Southern students Kendric Carlock and Nicholette Wise were crowned Homecoming King and...
Read MoreMissouri Southern ready to ‘Bring Home the Pride’ for Homecoming 2015
The countdown is underway for the 2015 “Bring Home the Pride” Homecoming celebration at...
Read MoreHomecoming honors slated for Keifer Thompson, Julio and Vivian León
The Missouri Southern State University Alumni Association has announced the annual Outstanding...
Read MoreStudents hope to defend NASBITE competition championship
Students from Missouri Southern’s Plaster School of Business have entered the 2015-16 NASBITE...
Read MoreSouthern Wind Ensemble to feature mix of old and new
The Southern Wind Ensemble will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Taylor...
Read MoreEntries sought for Paint the Town Green and Gold
Area businesses have until Oct. 16 to register to participate in Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreDrumline headed to Kansas City for American League series
The Missouri Southern State University drumline is headed back to Kauffman Stadium to help...
Read MoreArt, biology departments team for painting experience
The Art Department will team with the Department of Biology and Environmental Health for a plein...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘No Suicide in Springtime’
Southern Theatre will present “No Suicide in Springtime” – written by written by Alejandro Casona...
Read MoreSubmissions sought for horror film festival
The Southern Broadcasters Club at Missouri Southern is seeking submissions for a horror film...
Read MoreReport demonstrates Missouri Southern’s economic impact on region
The economic impact of Missouri Southern State University on Jasper County in 2013-14 was almost...
Read MoreMissouri Southern sees growth in enrollment
Overall enrollment at Missouri Southern State University has grown by 3 percent over Fall 2014,...
Read MoreMissouri Southern to host Third Thursday on Sept. 17
A wide variety of education programs, campus clubs and organizations will be featured when...
Read MoreRibbon-cutting planned at new End Zone facility
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new End Zone facility at Missouri Southern will be held at 1...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre to present ‘The Secret Rapture’
How would you react if a family member was completely honest with you? What if you found a friend...
Read MoreUniversity Experience students learn survival skills
Police Chief Ken Kennedy and Sgt. Justin Keller taught University Experience classes how to handle...
Read MoreMass band performance to be featured in new single
Seven area high-school bands will join Missouri Southern’s marching band when they take the field...
Read MoreMural celebrating Joplin’s baseball history to be unveiled at Joe Becker Stadium
Chalk it up to a bit of artistic serendipity – the “J” on Mickey Mantle’s Joplin Miners baseball...
Read MoreMissouri Southern announces football promotions, tailgate concert series
The Missouri Southern Department of Athletics has announced new policies and exciting...
Read MoreRecord number of freshmen enrolled at Missouri Southern
Surpassing numbers not seen in more than 15 years, a record number of new freshmen have enrolled...
Read MoreRetirement reception held for Brenda Spurlin
A reception was held Wednesday, Aug. 19, to honor Brenda Spurlin, who retired after 35 years at...
Read MoreMissouri Southern honors Outstanding Teachers, Advisor
Dr. Charles Curtis, a mathematics professor, and Terry Marion, professor of business...
Read MoreNew sidewalk will offer easy access to mobile science labs
With apologies to Shel Silverstein, there is a place where the sidewalk ends. And that place is...
Read MoreMSSU’s Project Stay receives five-year funding grant
The Project Stay program at Missouri Southern has received a federal grant that will continue...
Read MorePBL members compete at national conference
The Phi Beta Lambda organization at Missouri Southern State University recently received five...
Read MoreKXMS to celebrate ‘The Tempest’ June 22-26
To celebrate the Missouri Shakespeare Festival’s upcoming production of “The Tempest” as well as...
Read MoreTurf removal underway at Fred G. Hughes Stadium
Yard by yard, the green field is slowly being stripped back and rolled into neat bales as work...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents one-act play festival
Southern Theatre will present “Don’t Cut to the Chase” – the fourth original one-act play festival...
Read MoreKXMS to debut ‘Sonnets by Shakespeare’ on April 23
KXMS Radio will focus on the sonnets by William Shakespeare in the ongoing short feature “Sonnets...
Read MoreDev-Con 1 competition winners announced
Winners of the inaugural Dev-Con 1 competition were announced on Wednesday, April 15. The...
Read MoreKolpin scholarship recipients announced
The recipients of the Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Scholarship were announced during a Communication...
Read MoreInternational students to learn baseball fundamentals during clinic
It’s known as “America’s pastime,” and on Monday, April 13, a group of international students at...
Read MoreStudents, alumni invited to MSSU Spring Career Fair
The MSSU Spring Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the Leggett...
Read MoreWorld Music & Cuisine Festival to be held April 11
The tastes and sounds of cultures from around the globe will be in the spotlight during the second...
Read MoreBob Foos, Dale Switzer to be honored by Regional Media Hall of Fame
The Regional Media Hall of Fame at Missouri Southern State University will honor two media...
Read MoreVisiting Writers Series presents poet Melissa Range
The Saltzman Visiting Writers Series will present a reading by poet Melissa Range at 7 p.m....
Read MoreMercy to sponsor new turf at MSSU football stadium
New turf for the football field at Missouri Southern’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium is on the way,...
Read MoreAnnual St. Baldrick’s celebration set for March 25
Be prepared to shed your inhibitions when it comes to hair loss. The fifth annual St. Baldrick’s...
Read MoreGockel International Symposium to feature experts on World War I
The 100th anniversary of World War I will be the focus of two presentations planned for the Gockel...
Read MoreMSSU grads honored as Outstanding Beginning Teachers
Two recent School of Education graduates have been recognized as Outstanding Beginning Teachers by...
Read MoreRegional History Day competition to be held March 6
Students from around the region will explore the theme of “Leadership & Legacy in History”...
Read MoreMass comm students provide coverage for ‘Dancing with the Joplin Stars’
When the contestants take the stage to strut their stuff during the annual “Dancing with the...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre to spin ‘Straw Into Gold’
The story of the original “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” will take center stage when Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration Company present “Straw Into Gold: The Classic Tale of Rumpelstiltskin” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7,...
Read MoreMSSU mourns loss of Dr. Al Cade, dean of the School of Education
Missouri Southern State University has lost a longtime faculty member, senior administrator and good friend with the death of Dr. Alfred R. Cade, dean of the School of Education. Cade, 54, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, after a...
Read MoreBoard approves new tuition, Prairie Preservation
The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors showed their support today to preserve...
Read MoreVITA program offers free tax assistance
A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance team is once again available at Missouri Southern. Appointments...
Read MoreHelicopters to land on campus for training demonstration
Students in the Advanced Paramedic Skills course at Missouri Southern will have a front row seat...
Read MoreProgram to help MSSU students Dress for Success
When preparing to enter the job market, it pays to Dress for Success. A new program established by...
Read MoreManagement students get ‘real life’ experience
Students in a special Strategic Marketing course this spring have the opportunity to work as...
Read MoreCriminal Justice students discuss canned goods as defense against an active shooter
A discussion about a recent news story led criminal justice students at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreMSSU recognized as Fit-Friendly Worksite
Missouri Southern was presented with the Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite Award this week. The...
Read MoreHome court advantage: Mock trial team hosts tournament
Future lawyers from Texas, Missouri and Kansas are on campus for the second annual MSSU City of...
Read More$80,000 presented to area backpack programs
More than $80,000 was dispersed to backpack programs designed to address food insecurity in area...
Read MoreDistance Learning numbers trending upward at MSSU
The number of academic courses offered online at Missouri Southern is on the rise, the...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Southern Theatre will present “Crimes of the Heart” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, through...
Read MorePlayers announced for Cardinals Caravan event
Players and representatives have been announced for the Cardinals Caravan program scheduled for...
Read MoreReservations for MLK breakfast due by Jan. 13
The deadline to reserve a spot for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast — to be held...
Read MorePatty Vavra wins Track Coaches’ Jimmy Carnes Distinguished Service Award
Phoenix, Ariz. — Missouri Southern women’s track and field and cross country coach...
Read MoreGovernor announces funding request for Reynolds Hall renovations
In her two years since transferring to Missouri Southern, Marissa Gard has had an up close view of...
Read MoreCriminal Justice class gathers donations for Children’s Haven
The Criminal Justice 440 class collected $1,500 in donated merchandise for the Children’s Haven of...
Read MoreStudy Abroad Fair to highlight unique learning opportunities
Some nights were spent in small huts in the rainforest, with students waking to eat breakfast and...
Read MoreSouthern Jazz Combos plan two performances
Two upcoming performances will feature the Southern Jazz Combos from Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreBob Harrington honored by Joplin Regional Business Journal
Ask Bob Harrington about his leadership philosophy, and he’ll spell out the four-pronged approach...
Read MoreMissouri Southern to observe Veterans Week
Veterans Week will be observed Nov. 8-15 at Missouri Southern State University. Sponsored by the...
Read MoreCynthia Schwab, SMB honored during Lantern Society Dinner
A longtime supporter of classical music in the Four State Area and a business that devotes time...
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for new DNA lab
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the new DNA lab in Reynolds Hall, just two...
Read MoreBook signed by Nixon to be donated to MSSU archives
A book autographed by Pres. Richard Nixon as well as a letter initialed by the former president...
Read MoreDrumline headed to World Series; Timberlake band member to participate in halftime show
From a performance on the national stage during next week’s World Series to an upcoming halftime...
Read MoreRegional artists to gather for Contemporary Painting Symposium
Painters from around the region have been selected to participate in the MSSU Contemporary...
Read MoreEnglish Department to host Celebration of Ozarks Literature
A Celebration of Ozarks Literature will be held Oct. 23-25 at Missouri Southern. The event –...
Read MoreMock pandemic staged at Missouri Southern
The “patients” filled out the necessary paperwork and consent forms, received a “shot” in the form...
Read MoreFormer Athletics Director Sallie Beard to receive NACWAA Lifetime Achievement Award
A person’s legacy isn’t always readily apparent – the mark they made may take years to be...
Read MoreMSSU women’s athletes raising money with Pride For Pink campaign
Joplin, Mo. — The athletes and coaches in the women’s sports at Missouri Southern are...
Read MoreEmily (Petty) Dredd talks about working for White House during campus visit
Homecoming week marked Emily (Petty) Dredd’s first visit back to the Missouri Southern campus...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘The Trojan Women’
Southern Theatre will present Euripides’ “The Trojan Women” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, through...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Athletics Inducts 2014 Hall of Fame Class
Joplin, Mo. – The Missouri Southern athletics department will induct the 2014 Athletics Hall of...
Read MoreGroundbreaking held at site of new baseball stadium
For the last few decades, the brushy area adjacent to the MSSU Softball Complex was nothing more...
Read MoreMissouri Southern prepares for Homecoming celebration
The sights, sounds and tastes of the circus will take center stage during the 2014 Homecoming...
Read MoreAmbulance donated to EMS department
The Department of Emergency Medical Services has a new set of wheels. Since 2011, the EMS...
Read MoreNationally ranked cross country teams play host to 26th annual Southern Stampede
Joplin, Mo. — The nationally ranked Missouri Southern men’s and women’s cross...
Read MoreHowarth, Skibbe continue KXMS series on Alfred Hitchcock
“Dial ‘H’ for Hitchcock” – an original series produced by 88.7 KXMS – will continue with a...
Read MoreInfo meetings set for Italy, Japan trips
Two upcoming overseas trips will allow the Lion community to see the world. GalaxSea Cruises &...
Read MoreMissouri Southern to host September’s Third Thursday
Missouri Southern will sponsor the next Third Thursday, set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept....
Read MoreBasketball court floor dedicated to Coach Robert Corn
With his family by his side, former Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Robert Corn helped...
Read MoreMissouri Southern grad settles in at new Joplin High School
Seagan Wortley had a list of things she needed to make her new classroom at Joplin High School...
Read More‘The Glass Menagerie’ to be staged Sept. 9-13
Southern Theatre will present “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
Read MoreDr. Julio León thanks Missouri Southern, community during Health Sciences Center dedication
As the crowd gathered in the lobby of the Julio S. León Health Sciences Center, the building’s...
Read MoreProgress, plans detailed for new fieldhouse
When the estimated $9 million fieldhouse opens at Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster...
Read MoreIce Bucket Challenge sweeps Missouri Southern campus
There was a quiet pause as students from the Kinesiology Department lifted the orange Gatorade...
Read MoreSpiva exhibit serves as photo journal of Turkey travels
Christine Bentley felt somewhat hesitant before taking her recent trip to Turkey. “The day I...
Read MoreLeóns to attend Health Sciences Center dedication
A formal dedication ceremony for the Julio S. León Health Sciences Center will be held at 1 p.m....
Read MoreBoard approves plans for DNA lab at Missouri Southern
They’re the small, molecular sequences that contain instructions for the development of organisms...
Read MoreNew instructors recognized, honors given during all-faculty gathering
“Welcome to the kickoff of a new year!” With that quick introduction, Interim Vice President of...
Read MoreDedication held for wall honoring university donors
Missouri Southern alumni, current students and local legislators were among those on hand for the...
Read MoreArt department working to catalog extensive African art collection
The pieces stretch from one end of the gallery floor to the other, with narrow walkways left open...
Read MoreLiterary Lions announce fall selection
The Literary Lions book club – sponsored by the Alumni Association and Spiva Library – will hold...
Read MoreMaster’s programs in final stages of approval process
As students prepare for the start of the fall semester, final arrangements are underway to expand...
Read MoreWork progressing on new residence hall complex
With much of the preparation work completed or already underway, it will only be a matter of weeks...
Read MoreJPL program to highlight the ‘Magic of Chemistry’
As part of the Joplin Public Library’s adult summer reading program, Missouri Southern faculty...
Read MoreUpward Bound prepping area students for college
The cafeteria of Joplin’s Salvation Army headquarters is a flurry of activity on this Tuesday...
Read MoreAlumni Association building relationships through summer events
Connecting with Missouri Southern alumni is a year round effort. There’s no break during the...
Read MoreFreeman interns attend skills fair at Missouri Southern
A dozen new interns at Freeman Health System attended a skills fair on July 2 in the Health...
Read MoreRashad Watson to join Chiefs for pre-season internship
When Rashad Watson walks into Arrowhead Stadium, it will be the culmination of a lifelong dream....
Read MoreEMS instructors attend Escaping Violent Encounters course
EMS educators have gathered on the Missouri Southern campus this week for a class designed to help them guide students through situations in which they may need to protect themselves and their patients. Instructors from...
Read MoreNicole Brown, Debra Fort named to Most Influential Women list
When the Joplin Business Journal recently unveiled its 2014 class of Most Influential Women, the list of 15 names included two from Missouri Southern. Among this year’s honorees are Debra Fort, an academic skills specialist with...
Read MoreSouthern mourns loss of adjunct faculty member
Linglong Li, an adjunct instructor for the last year in the International English Program at...
Read MoreDr. Marble named president of Missouri Southern
After serving nearly a year as Missouri Southern State University’s interim president, Dr. Alan...
Read MoreMissouri Southern finishes 64th in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings
Complete NACDA Release In PDF Format Cleveland, Ohio — The Missouri Southern athletics...
Read MoreClass designed to help participants meet fitness goals
Recreational Services is offering Commit to Get Fit, a free faculty/staff fitness class. Taught by...
Read MoreFestival production to give ‘Twelfth Night’ a Jazz Age makeover
When your previous production ends with the titular character’s head being paraded about, it might...
Read MoreHowarth looks ‘Under the Bed’ in book examining role of gothic literature
As the moonlight streams through the bedroom window, a pair of glowing red eyes can be seen...
Read MoreBetsy Banks Saul, Petfinder.com founder, returns for commencement
Betsy Banks Saul says her earliest childhood memory of Missouri Southern found her nearly in the...
Read MoreMexican consul visits Missouri Southern
The head consul of Mexico visited Missouri Southern on Wednesday, May 14, for a tour of the campus...
Read MoreDr. Larry Flatt honored with Legacy Award
Members of the Student-Missouri State Teachers Association presented the Legacy Award to the late...
Read MoreSouthern breaks ground on new residence hall complex
Behind the ceremonial shovels and hard hats set up for Thursday’s groundbreaking for the university’s new residence hall complex, earth movers and other pieces of heavy equipment were already on the scene preparing for...
Read MoreWalmart presents $50,000 to MSSU’s music department
As Lee Autrey, Walmart’s district manager, took to the podium during Thursday morning’s grand...
Read MoreMissouri Southern selected to host 2015 NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championship
Joplin, Mo. — The NCAA has announced that Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin...
Read MoreSwedish students visit Southern as part of annual exchange program
The day after their arrival in the United States and just minutes after completing a tour of the...
Read MoreRelay for Life shirts available in the Bookstore
New on the shelves of the MSSU Bookstore are T-shirts promoting the upcoming Relay for Life. The...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre presents ‘The Bear Prince’
Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration Company will present “The Bear Prince” at 2:30 p.m....
Read MoreSouthern partners with community college for degree program
An articulation agreement between Missouri Southern and St. Charles Community College to promote...
Read MoreItaly Semester-themed ornaments for sale
The Missouri Southern chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Club is selling...
Read MoreSouthern student wins grand prize in annual photo contest
For the second year in a row, a student from Missouri Southern State University has won the grand...
Read More‘Candidate Connection’ features school board, city council races
KGCS-TV, in cooperation with the Joplin Globe, presented two special programs focusing on...
Read MoreWorld events put MSSU-Ukrainian university partnership in limbo
As events continue to unfold following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine’s Crimea region, a...
Read MoreMSSU partners with JHS, Crowder for dual-credit program
With the phrase “Partnering for Student Success” projected behind him, Gov. Jay Nixon signed a...
Read MoreStudents receive awards at German Armed Forces event
Three officer candidates from the Show-Me Gold program at Missouri Southern State University...
Read MoreTrevor Project to offer suicide prevention workshop
The MSSU Equality Alliance and Ozark Center will host the second annual Trevor Project workshop...
Read MoreWorld Music & Cuisine Festival to be held March 28
The World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 28,...
Read MoreStudent group collecting shoes for Haiti
When people consider donating to poverty-ravaged communities, they typically plan to send out food...
Read MoreMen’s Basketball wins 2014 MIAA Tournament with 84-72 win over Central Oklahoma
Kansas City, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s basketball team won its third MIAA...
Read MoreAddison named first-team All-MIAA & Corn named MIAA Coach of the Year
Kansas City, Mo. — Missouri Southern head basketball coach Robert Corn has been named the...
Read MoreDr. William Edwards, Jeanie Cozens plan return trip to Sierra Leone
It’s a country that was rocked by a decade of civil war – an event that has had long-lasting...
Read MoreScreen gems: International Film Festival going strong in 52nd season
The year was 1962 when Harrison Kash first shared his love for foreign films with the campus...
Read More‘Drowsy Chaperone’ offers unique concept, clever lyrics
It’s a novel concept – a musical within a play. And the fact that “The Drowsy Chaperone” offers...
Read MoreDedication held for W. Robert Corley Dental Hygiene Clinic
Flanked by students from Missouri Southern’s dental hygiene program, administration officials...
Read MoreOne class to rule them all: Dr. Dale Simpson takes students on final trek to Middle Earth
The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy has captivated readers for decades, not to mention moviegoers in...
Read MoreNames and numbers: Annual Phonathon to be held Feb.15-26
The annual Phonathon, the centerpiece of the Southern Annual Fund, will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, Feb. 26. The effort will include between 25 and 30 students who will reach out to Missouri Southern alumni and...
Read MoreFormer softball coach Dr. Pat Lipira to be inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Former Missouri Southern softball coach Dr. Pat Lipira will be inducted into the Missouri Sports...
Read MoreAdding up to an adventure: Math student blogs about studies in England
The British invasion has conquered the math department … by subtracting one of its students from...
Read MoreInnovative assessment: Business communication instructors to present paper at Dallas conference
This semester, all instructors teaching business communication classes in the School of Business...
Read MoreSouthern Theatre stages ‘Escanaba in Da Moonlight’
Tim Klein grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., so he knows the Northern accent well. But when it came time to...
Read MoreMapping the future: Genetics students participate in innovative study
DNA sequencing is considered the main language of biology. During the fall semester, students at...
Read MoreFrom boots to books: Student Veterans Organization continues mission of service
In the military, you quickly get used to a highly structured regimen, says Justin Feingold. You...
Read MoreMissouri Southern plans Martin Luther King celebration
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” The quote from Dr....
Read More‘Truth’ and laughter: Lamar resident’s book helps fund scholarship
It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine. That saying certainly rings true for Lamar...
Read MoreTraining days: New HR program works to educate faculty, staff and students
Although the department is still in its infancy, Christina Centeno is working hard to ensure that...
Read MoreChanges in store for Environmental Health program
Changes are in the works for the Environmental Health program at Missouri Southern, not the least...
Read MoreKeyed up: Missouri Southern instructor joins effort to commission new piano piece
A consortium of eight pianists from around the country have joined together to commission a new...
Read MoreNo small matter: Physics professor part of collaborative study that has received 500 citations
The vat – filled with a thousand tons of mineral oil – sat in a mine beneath a mountain in the...
Read MoreMissouri Southern students receive prestigious Gilman scholarship
Two Missouri Southern students were recently selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A....
Read MoreA Constitutional question: History professor investigates missing portion of speech
Dr. Norton Wheeler, a history professor at Missouri Southern State University, wants to know who...
Read MoreResearch on tap: Professor co-authors chapter in book exploring the geography of beer
People tend to be particular about the beer they drink, says Dr. Charles Yeager. “I remember my...
Read MoreNew video scoreboard revealed at athletic center
As the lights dimmed in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, a 10-second countdown appeared on...
Read MoreFocus groups begin process of search for next MSSU president
The first of two public focus groups designed to start the process of selecting the next president...
Read MorePlay, concerts bring holiday spirit to Missouri Southern
An adventure featuring Hansel, Gretel and a lost elf from the North Pole and three concerts...
Read MoreMissouri Southern, Crowder form Honors Program partnership
A partnership between the Honors Programs at Missouri Southern State University and Crowder...
Read MoreFulbright Scholar cherishes opportunity to teach at Missouri Southern
Professor Mohan Ramanan had the opportunity to visit Missouri Southern State University in 2003,...
Read MoreWarren Turner to be inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Springfield, Mo. — The all-time winningest coach in Missouri Southern baseball history will...
Read MoreSpirit Squad Bookstore opens in Northpark Mall
The new Spirit Squad Bookstore is now open at Northpark Mall. The store, located in front of Regis...
Read MoreVIDEO: Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares experiences as Holocaust survivor
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, the subject of a PBS documentary, “Marion’s Triumph,” spoke Monday, Nov. 18, in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. Hundreds of students, faculty and...
Read MoreStreak Be Gone! Lions win 35-21 at No. 6 Pittsburg State in Sonic Miners Bowl
Pittsburg, Kan. — The streak is no more and the Missouri Southern football team has defeated...
Read More“Hansel and Gretel’s Christmas Adventure”
Southern Theatre and Show-Me Celebration Company present Hansel and Gretel’s Christmas Adventure by Lyndall Burrow, Dec. 7 & 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Taylor Performing Arts Center. The play is directed by Lyndall Burrow. Hansel...
Read MoreVeterans Week Memorial Ceremony
In honor of those that have or are currently serving, a memorial ceremony was held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the MSSU veteran memorial site. The memorial ceremony featured guest speaker Major Erv Langan and military science...
Read MoreJazz & Pizza tonight
The Southern Jazz Combos from MSSU will be performing at Gusano’s Pizza at 3929 East 7th Street in Joplin beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. The performance will feature three student combos performing a variety of...
Read MoreFormer Foundation Director Dies
Sue Billingsly, former director of the Missouri Southern Foundation, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Joplin. Billingsly, 89, was the widow of the late Dr. Leon Billingsly, who served as president of Joplin Junior College – which later...
Read MoreHolocaust survivor to speak Monday
Marion Blumenthal Lazan, the subject of a PBS documentary, “Marion’s Triumph,” will speak from 11 a.m. – noon on Monday, Nov. 18 in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern State University....
Read MoreOne Warm Coat
November 18 is the deadline to help the One Warm Coat drive keep someone warm this winter. No one should have to go without such a basic necessity as a coat! The MSSU Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa- the National...
Read MoreProfessor’s passion “out of the dark”
When Dr. Jenna Jarvis was a little girl, a relative made her a bat costume to wear one Halloween. For a child fascinated with the creatures – one of the most misunderstood in the animal kingdom – it was a great costume...
Read MoreOutstanding Alumni & Lion Hearted Awards
Retired CIA staff member Rob Roy Ratliff, Gaithersburg, Md., and Nutra Blend executive Mike Osborne, Neosho, will receive the 2013 “Outstanding Alumni Award” from the MSSU Alumni Association. Former Leggett &...
Read MoreHomecoming Finalists chosen
The Student Activities Office is proud to announce the 2013 “Be a Hero” Homecoming King and Queen Finalists at Missouri Southern State University. The finalists were chosen by the MSSU student body who casted ballots...
Read MoreVeterans Week November 9-15
“Veterans Week” will take place at Missouri Southern State University Nov. 9 – 15....
Read More2013 Music Gala
The Southern Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Unlimited and Chamber Singers wowed the audience with their performances on Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Taylor Performing Arts Center. Kudos to Dr. Jeff Macomber, Director of the Jazz Orchestra,...
Read MoreRespiratory Care Open House next Thursday
Celebrate National Respiratory Care Week later this month with the Consortium for Respiratory Care. The Consortium will hold a special Open House from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 on the 3rd floor of the Health Sciences...
Read MoreMSSU Math classes going digital
Several courses in the Department of Mathematics at MSSU are now “bookless” thanks to a software program called MyMathLab (MML). The software, available online along with video lectures and practice problems, helps students by...
Read MoreMarvel Comics editor to speak
The Missouri Southern State University Student Activities Office is excited to announce that Marvel Comics Editor, Legendary Comics Publisher Bill Rosemann will be speaking live at Taylor Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on...
Read MorePlans for Baseball Stadium Move Forward
Missouri Southern State University is another step closer to building a baseball stadium on campus, following the announcement today that approximately half the funds needed have been raised. At an estimated cost of $2.5...
Read MoreVarshavski/Shapiro Piano Duo
The Varshavski/Shapiro piano duo will give a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 at in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall on the MSSU campus. They will perform their arrangements of Stravinsky’s seminal works...
Read MoreOpera Pagliacci Oct. 11 & 13
Southern Theatre, Heartland Opera Theatre, and the Institute of International Studies join to present Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s opera of jealousy and revenge, Pagliacci. The opera will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...
Read MoreMac Computer Lab Donated to Teacher Education
Teacher Education students at Missouri Southern State University are now using a new Mac computer system laboratory donated by two longtime private donors of the university. The new lab, located in Taylor Hall Room 213, is...
Read MoreSouthern softball hires former Missouri and USA Softball standout Nicole Hudson as new assistant coach
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern softball coach Bill Gray has announced the hiring of former Webb...
Read MoreLegacy Day October 5
Legacies of alumni will receive the opportunity to explore what Missouri Southern is all about at this year’s annual Legacy Day. A Legacy is a child lucky enough to have one or more relatives that graduated or attended MSSU. On...
Read MoreThe Spectacular World of Italian Poetry
Poetry written in Italian and its dialects is among the most exquisite ever written. Though Italian poetry as such is relatively recent, with origins in the 13th century, it grows out of a rich tradition with roots in classical...
Read MoreMichael Kent Live at MSSU on September 17
The Missouri Southern State University Student Activities Office is pleased to announce that the comedian/magician Michael Kent will be performing live at Corley Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17. The performance is...
Read MoreNew Institute established by Plaster School of Business
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Missouri Southern State University has established a new institute to be known as The Institute for Business Innovation, Leadership and Development (BILD). The mission of BILD will be...
Read MoreLast chance to see Un.It Unescoitalia exhibit
Un.It Unescoitalia: The World Heritage Sites in the Work of 14 Photographers” will be on display through 5 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 6) at the Spiva Art Gallery at MSSU. Admission is free. The Italian Ministry for Cultural...
Read More“A Taste of Italy” September 10
From Naples to Rome to Palermo–not to mention New York and Chicago–here is nothing quite like the taste of Italy! On Tuesday, September 10, a full Italian meal will be presented at Mayes Dining Hall, near the...
Read MoreSeger to speak three times Monday
Dr. Monica Seger, assistant professor of Italian at the University of Oklahoma, will deliver three lectures at Missouri Southern State University on Monday, Sept. 9. “Mafia Culture: History and Representation in Italy and...
Read MoreCade named “Outstanding Alumnus” at NWMSU
Dr. Al Cade, Interim Dean of the School of Education at Missouri Southern State University, will be honored at the Alumni Awards Banquet at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville this fall. The annual event, sponsored...
Read MoreRobinson to be honored at ASBDC Florida conference
Lisa Robinson is the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center’s 2013 State Star and will be recognized at the 2013 America’s Small Business Development Center’s (ASBDC) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL...
Read MoreMSSU to create first-ever Lion Pride Alumni Band
Former members of the Lion Pride Marching Band at Missouri Southern State University will soon have one more chance to represent the green and gold. As part of a new tradition, the first Lion Pride Alumni Band will play at the...
Read MoreFirst phase for new athletic support facility
After nearly five years of planning and fundraising with Missouri Southern State University Athletics supporters, MSSU will soon begin the first phase of construction on a new athletic support facility. Also known as the...
Read MoreNew Mobile App now available
Students at Missouri Southern State University are now making use of a convenient new Missouri Southern app for their mobile phones. The app allows students to stay connected to the University by providing access to information...
Read MoreIcon Unveiled!
Missouri Southern State University students and employees experienced a historic moment on the first day of classes when a new iconic structure was officially unveiled. The Lion Icon statue was unveiled at noon on Monday, Aug....
Read MoreClub offers reduced price Chiefs tickets
The PBL/C-DECA club is again offering discounted Chiefs tickets for select home games. Tickets are $36 ($35 for ticket and $1 for processing fee) vs. a regular price of $40. Tickets are located in the Upper Level Red Section. To...
Read MoreFirst-Year Student Convocation Sunday
The First-Year Student Convocation will take place from 2-3 p.m., this Sunday, August 18 in Taylor Performing Arts Center. All First-Year students, parents and guests are invited. The Convocation is a ceremony designed to...
Read MoreMSSU men’s basketball ranks 15th in Division II attendance
Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s basketball team once again ranks in the top...
Read MoreSouthern Soles runs in Blue Moon 5K
Members of “Southern Soles” — a summer training class that offered a “couch from 5K approach” to running took part in the Blue Moon 5K in Joplin the evening of Saturday, August 10. Southern Soles...
Read MoreLion Pride Weekend welcomes students
Lion Pride Weekend is designed for all new MSSU students and their families. The weekend is packed with activities to help you meet new friends and learn what it means to be a LION! Lion Pride Weekend starts on Friday, August 16...
Read MoreR & B Group Kazual to perform August 29
The Missouri Southern State University Student Activities Office is excited to announce that the R & B group Kazual will be performing live at Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August...
Read MoreCommunity Day brings groups to campus
Community Day took place on campus on Wednesday, August 21. The event was dedicated to introducing the campus community to local businesses and organizations. About 900 new students, 4,500 returning students and hundreds of...
Read MoreFive visit Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
In May, five Missouri Southern State University Education students had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The trip was led and organized by Becky Gallemore. Becky works with EF Tours to plan the...
Read MoreLion’s Den Closed July 29-August 1
The Lion’s Den will be closed next week, July 29-August 1. Shiela Immesote, Sodexo Administrative Assistant, says the Den will re-open on Monday, August 5. “Thanks for your patronage throughout the year,”...
Read MoreEleven films planned for Italian Semester
The 52nd Annual International Film Festival (2013-2014), presented by the Missouri Southern State University Institute of International Studies & Film Society, will feature eleven films for the Italy Theme Semester during...
Read MoreBringing art to the people
Murals have a distinguished history in Missouri. One of the best modern muralists was Neosho-born Thomas Hart Benton, whose fluid figures give a picture of real life. One of his murals, which depicts images of slavery, outlaws...
Read MoreMessick joins Emeritus Faculty
Some teachers are popular. Some are very gifted. But a far fewer number become “institutions” in and of themselves. Dr. John Messick, longtime professor of Biology and Environmental Health, is one such faculty member. For nearly...
Read MoreHuffman honored with a 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award
Overland Park, Kan. – Dr. William Huffman, Professor of Accounting and Finance at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri, has been named the recipient for the Region 5 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award....
Read MoreSullivan has poem in Kansas Notable Books selection
Olive Sullivan, assistant professor of Communications at Missouri Southern State University, has a poem included in one of the books chosen for the Kansas Notable Books list. The Kansas Notable Books List is the annual...
Read MoreStudents awarded for “Igniting Innovation”
Students from the Robert W. Plaster School of Business (PSB) from Missouri Southern State University received honors at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, Calif., June 22-25. This...
Read MoreA Tale of Two Engagements
Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities begins, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of...
Read MoreMaryann Mitts announces retirement from coaching
Joplin, Mo. – Maryann Mitts, the all-time winningest coach in Missouri Southern State University women’s basketball history, has announced her retirement from coaching to pursue a teaching position at Missouri Southern in...
Read More“Be the change you wish to see in the world”
Art students Jordan Murdock, Kristen Stacy and Sara Humphreys spent a recent Saturday painting a mural on the wall of the tunnel that runs under Newman road. The mural, commissioned by the Student Senate, depicts...
Read MoreFour from Southern graduate from Leadership Joplin
Four members of the Southern team recently graduated from the 2013 Leadership Joplin class. The employees, pictured left to right, include: Elisa Bryant, Foundation; Stephanie Hopkins, Student Success Center; and Karen Bradshaw...
Read MoreBoard chair announces Interim President
The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has announced Dr. Alan D. Marble will serve as Interim President of the University. Dr. Marble will begin his new responsibilities at MSSU on July 1, 2013. “We...
Read MoreMissouri Shakespeare Festival June 27-30
Southern Theatre presents The Missouri Shakespeare Festival production of Macbeth by William...
Read MoreReagan and Morgan qualify for USA Junior Track and Field Championships
Joplin, Mo. — Two Missouri Southern Women track and field athletes have been accepted and will compete at the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field National meet this week at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Brittani...
Read MoreSouthern football adds 11 for 2013
Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern football coach Daryl Daye has announced the addition of 11 players to his 2013 football squad. The list includes mainly players from the junior college ranks, but also includes a four-year...
Read More“Lion King 1 1/2” July 2 on campus
The Lion King 1 1/2, the second part of the Lion King Trilogy, will be shown at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in Phelps Theater in the bottom floor of the Billingsly Student Center. Campus and community are invited. ...
Read MoreStrait honored for post-tornado efforts
During the Missouri Dental Hygienist Association (MDHA) Lobby Day in the Capitol Rotunda, Senator...
Read MoreProfessor’s daughter launches “Mission for Moore”
Camille Cragin, daughter of MSSU professor of business Dr. Scott Cragin, wants to bring some kindness and smiles to the tornado-devastated residents of Moore, Okla. Camille, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School...
Read MoreDavis investigates gap in fossil record
Dr. Brian Davis, assistant professor of Biology at Missouri Southern, has an interest in the past– in this case the very distant past. “I will be in southern Utah for three or four weeks beginning in mid-June,” he says. “I am...
Read MoreUpward Bound students to hear “Drums Speak”
Tulsa, Oklahoma educator and musician Arthur Thompson will work with students in the MSSU Upward Bound program from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7 in the Matthews Justice Center Auditorium at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreAdams continues family experience at Southern
Landon Adams, new Director of Student Activities at Missouri Southern State University, says MSSU is more than just his alma mater and place of employment: For him, it’s a family experience. His mother, Lance and Jill Adams,...
Read MoreTalent Search produces five Valedictorians
Other than their outstanding grades, what do the valedictorians from Carl Junction, Carthage, Riverton, Sarcoxie and Webb City all have in common? All five completed the Educational Talent Search (ETS) program at Missouri...
Read MoreFree 5K Walk/Run Training at Recreation Center
Not doing anything this summer, but always have wanted to walk/run a 5K? Then come join a...
Read MoreLion Pride In-State Tuition Program extended
Missouri Southern State University is making a great program even better! Missouri Southern‘s Lion Pride In-State Tuition Program coverage area has been expanded to provide in-state tuition to include the entirety of Arkansas,...
Read MoreBoard of Governors approves pay raise
Faculty and staff at Missouri Southern State University will see more in their paychecks as a result of actions taken last week by the MSSU Board of Governors. The Board approved a 2 percent across-the-board salary increase for...
Read MoreLloyd comes home to Missouri Southern
If you feel like you’ve seen the face of Mark Lloyd, the new Dean of Student Engagement and Retention, someplace before – you probably have. Mr. Lloyd is a 1999 graduate of MSSU and served as an admissions counselor here from...
Read MoreTake a look at our videos!
A selection of videos is now available to you by scrolling to the lower right portion of the Accents home screen at http://accents.mssu.edu/ Click on the Missouri Southern YouTube channel. Then watch the featured video and/or...
Read More“Respir-Raiders” win first place
Students from the Consortium for Respiratory Care Education represented Missouri Southern State University and Franklin Technology Center at the May 2 Missouri Society for Respiratory Care State Conference at Osage Beach. Three...
Read MoreSouthern baseball wins 2013 MIAA Baseball Championship with walk-off homer from Sam Ryan
Kansas City, Kan. — Behind two separate two-out rallies, the Missouri Southern baseball team...
Read MoreSummer School opportunities abound!
Registration for Summer sessions at Missouri Southern State University is now underway. Summer registration will occur in the department of the student’s major or the Advising Counseling and Testing Office (Hearnes Hall...
Read MoreSuzuki Violin Academy
Suzuki Violin Academy students of Dr. Kexi Liu, Dr. Carolann Martin and Rebecca Cutler will perform recitals at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall on the campus of Missouri Southern...
Read MoreJoplin Mayor to speak at Commencement
Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert-Kean will be the featured speaker at Commencement exercises at Missouri Southern State University on Saturday, May 11. Two ceremonies will take place. The first, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. will...
Read MoreNursing Pinning May 10
Graduates of the Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University will take part in a formal pinning ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall at MSSU. Grace Ayton, associate professor of...
Read More60th Commencement May 11
Missouri Southern State University will conduct its 60th Commencement in ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and noon on Saturday, May 11 at Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on the MSSU campus. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony will include...
Read MoreBrandon Williams Selected by the Baltimore Ravens in 3rd Round of NFL Draft
Brandon Williams Part One Brandon Williams Part Two New York City — Missouri Southern senior...
Read More“A 75th Anniversary Celebration of Music”
The Missouri Southern State University Department of Music will present, in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of MSSU, a special program titled “A 75th Anniversary Celebration of Music.” The concert will take...
Read MoreSophomore wins big in Diamond Dash!
Missouri Southern State University sophomore Biochemistry/Biology-Pre-Med double major Alexis Hawk of Joplin is the proud owner of a beautiful diamond ring! Hawk won the ring in the Diamond Dash that took place on the MSSU...
Read MoreSuper Leader graduation May 4
The graduation for the Super Leader program will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th St. in Joplin. Super Leaders, a joint effort between Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)...
Read MoreGloriana to play at Southern April 30
Country music trio Gloriana will appear live and in concert at on Tuesday, April 30 at Leggett...
Read MoreLion Icon Groundbreaking May 2
Faculty, staff, students and supporters are invited to attend the groundbreaking for the Lion Icon. The first turning of soil for the construction of this beautiful addition to the Missouri Southern campus will take place at...
Read MoreDiamond Dash still on!
If first you don’t suceed — keep on trying — especially if diamonds are involved. Postponed earlier this week due to the possibiity of inclement weather, Missouri Southern State University students will be...
Read MoreKappa Delta Pi Book Fair
The Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society plans a Book Fair on campus. The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., April 15-24 in Taylor Education Hall (2nd floor). “Please help us support...
Read MoreChildren’s Lifetime Sports Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy sponsored annually by the Missouri Southern department of Kinesiology. The dates of the academy this summer are June 3 – 6 from 12:30...
Read MoreYPN honors three from Southern
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network (YPN) held the group’s annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 5. Nicole Brown, MSSU Career Services Director, was honored with the presentation of...
Read MoreWarren Turner to be inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Kansas City, Mo.– Warren Turner, the all-time wins leader in baseball at Missouri Southern...
Read MoreWriting Excellence Awards
The Missouri Southern State University Writing Program Committee selected four student winners for the Spring/Fall 2012 Writing Excellence Awards. Inaugurated in 2007, this award acknowledges outstanding papers written in upper...
Read MoreNational recognition for Education programs
Three areas at MSSU, Secondary English/Language Arts Education, Middle School Education, and Elementary Education, have once again earned national recognition from their respective professional associations. These programs have...
Read MoreJazz & Pizza Friday, Monday nights
The Jazz Combos of Missouri Southern State University will play at Gusano’s Pizza at the corner of 7th Street & Duquesne Road in Joplin from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, April 12 and Monday, April 15. The evening will feature...
Read MoreGovernor’s Award!
Longtime Missouri Southern State University professor Terry Marion is the recipient of the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. Marion will receive the award on April 3 at the University of Missouri-Columbia....
Read MoreEmployee Education Series
AD, INB, FGIBDSR, PPAIDEN, SPAIDEN, What do all these letters mean? Find out at noon Friday March 29 in Spiva Library rooms 418/419. The session will explore these questions: I: Drive vs. J: Drive: Do you know the difference? ...
Read MoreLocal kids sport MOSO gear
Children in one local school system were looking like lions — or, at least, lion cubs...
Read MoreCatch all the action live at the 2013 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s and women’s track and field teams are...
Read MoreShilling wins Grand Prize in Study Missouri Photo Contest
Clayton Shilling, a senior International Studies and German major at Missouri Southern State...
Read MoreGift to Foundation funds Lion Icon project
The landscape of the Missouri Southern State University Oval will soon be enhanced by a new...
Read MoreMen’s track qualifies six individuals for 2013 NCAA Indoor Championships
Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s track and field program has qualified six...
Read MoreGo, Green and Gold!
For the first time, Missouri Southern has a Fight Song with music and lyrics. The Missouri...
Read MoreTornado Alley Chase Team at MSSU
You’re invited to hear top experts in severe weather explain the complex inner workings of...
Read MoreStudent Senate presents St. Baldrick’s
The Missouri Southern Student Senate will present its annual head shaving event to promote childhood cancer research and awareness. The 3rd annual St. Baldrick’s event will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in...
Read MoreC-DECA wins honors at conference
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Collegiate DECA (C-DECA) club, is sponsored by the Robert W. Plaster School of Business (PSB) located in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center. The club recently battled the...
Read MoreStudents learn about diversity in Belize
Teachers today encounter students from other nations on a daily basis. A group of four students...
Read MoreAddison picks up second MIAA Player of the Week Honor
Kansas City, Mo. — For the second time this year, Missouri Southern junior guard Marquis...
Read MoreMissouri Southern Athletics adds Rachel Burleson as Assistant AD for Administration and Compliance
Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced the hiring of Rachel Burleson as assistant athletic director for administration and compliance. She will begin her duties on February 25....
Read MoreGrad Expo February 25
Grad Expo will take place on 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and again from 4- 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center at Missouri Southern State University. The Expo is designed for students expecting to participate...
Read MoreInterpreter opens the world of words
James Kilpatrick says he became interested in sign language for the deaf during high school after...
Read MoreNewsmakers to highlight Cardinals, Royals!
Spring training is underway for Major League Baseball, and thoughts are turning towards the start...
Read MoreFAFSA completion assistance available
MSSU’s Financial Aid Office offers help to MSSU students to complete their Free Application...
Read MoreMock Trial team heads to championships!
The Missouri Southern State University Mock Trial Team is one of only seven teams in the region to move on to the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Regional Tournament’s championship series. The team looks forward to...
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