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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...

Hearnes 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...

‘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...

‘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...

Teacher-Ed students receive Lions & Tigers Together scholarships

The Teacher Education Department has announced three recipients of scholarships through the Lions...

Board of Governors approves new MKEAP partnership with KCU

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has given unanimous approval to a new...

Five Missouri Southern faculty members honored with annual awards

Five members of the faculty at Missouri Southern State University have been recognized for their...

Embracing opportunities: Tim Peternell named 2022 Outstanding Graduate

“Opportunity” … it’s a word mentioned more than a few times when Tim Peternell talks about his...

A 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...

A ‘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...

‘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...

‘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...

A 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...

‘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...

Spring Welcome Back meeting highlights mission and impact

Dr. Dean Van Galen, president of Missouri Southern, kicked off the Spring 2022 Welcome Back...

Not 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...

Live 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....

A show of appreciation: Green & Gold Tour underway

Missouri Southern is taking the show on the road this fall with the Green & Gold Tour....

‘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 –...

Hard-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...

‘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...

Campus construction projects underway

A series of construction projects are underway that will significantly enhance the safety,...

Welcome back! Annual gathering stresses new programs and opportunities

The start of the Fall 2021 semester presents a moment of endless possibilities. “On Monday, our...

Jade 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,...

Dr. Buccieri helps launch local 1 Million Cups program

A national program designed to engage and encourage local entrepreneurs has come to Joplin, with a...

Get 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’...

Bound 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...

Nursing students assist with vaccination clinic

More than 30 students from the Nursing Department lent a hand as the Missouri National Guard...

‘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...

Teacher Education Expands Dual Credit Opportunities

The Teacher Education Department is expanding opportunities for high-school students to get a jump...

Agents 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...

FIRST 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...

Driven | 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...

Building 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....

MSM Program Goes Fully Online

Launched in the fall of 2016, the Master’s in Management program has received a few upgrades this...

Paper 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...

Flying 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...

Paige Schafer becomes first Healthcare Administration degree recipient

Paige Schafer’s original plan was to major in radiology. “I’ve always had a passion for...

Karsyn Ballay, ’20, discovers passion for logistics at MSSU

It was the reputation of the Plaster College of Business that brought Karsyn Ballay to Missouri...

Lion Co-op launches Groceries to Graduate scholarship

The Lion Co-op at Missouri Southern State University has announced a new scholarship program,...

Golden 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...

MSSU to create new center for applied behavior analysis

The early childhood education offerings at Missouri Southern will soon receive a major enhancement...

LaFerlas honored with new academic advising center in NEZ

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony held Oct. 16 marked the dedication of the new LaFerla Academic...

Right 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...

Trailblazer: 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...

Students 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...

Faculty, staff gather for Welcome Back meetings

The All-Employee Welcome Back meeting looked a bit different this year, with two sessions held...

‘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...

Agents 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...

‘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...

‘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...

Face 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...

Missouri Southern offers update on Fall 2020 semester

While backup plans are in place should the COVID-19 pandemic situation change, Missouri Southern...

Dr. Nathan Box, ’01, talks coronavirus, future of medicine

Dr. Nathan Box – an ear, nose and throat/allergy specialist for Freeman Health System – is between...

Dr. 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....

Whitney Blodgett named 2020’s Outstanding Graduate

Whitney Blodgett thought her time at Missouri Southern State University was behind her. Having...

From 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...

Missouri Southern campus to reopen Monday, May 11

Following the guidelines set by the City of Joplin and Missouri Governor Mike Parson, the Missouri...

MSSU Board of Governors announces finalists in presidential search

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University has announced the three finalists for...

Balancing 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....

A 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...

Missouri Southern donates PPE to Joplin hospitals

“What are your needs?” It was a question posed over the weekend to Freeman Health System and Mercy...

Pitch 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...

Court 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...

Faculty 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,...

Derrick Good, Debbie Thompson to be honored during Pride & Purpose Day

The third annual Pride & Purpose Day – set for Saturday, Feb. 15 – will recognize two...

Traveling 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...

Welcome Back meeting kicks off the Spring 2020 semester

“This is kind of surreal, frankly.” Taking the stage for his final Welcome Back address to...

‘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...

Kappa Alpha fraternity revives Pigskin Run

A 45-year-old tradition was revived before even the faintest outline of the sun could be seen on...

Reception, dinner honors annual Humphreys scholarship recipients

A special reception and dinner was held on Nov. 15 to honor the 2019-20 Humphreys Scholars. The...

New 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...

Taylor Moon presents at Dominican Republic conference

Taylor Moon, an assistant professor of graphic design at Missouri Southern, was recently featured...

Higher 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...

Board of Governors begins presidential search process

The Board of Governors is moving forward with the search for the university’s sixth president....

Anatomy of an award: Students receive recognition at international conference

The loud high-five reverberated throughout the hall filled with PhDs and students from prestigious...

Dr. Alan Marble announces retirement

Referring to his time as president of Missouri Southern State University as one of the greatest...

MSSU grad’s exhibit finds ‘Safety in Numbers’

Some left only a simple mark – a tacit acknowledgment of their experience. Others left personal...

Pride 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...

Boom! 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...

Board of Governors approves Fiscal Year 2020 budget

Missouri Southern’s Board of Governors has adopted an $84.9 million operating revenue budget for...

MSSU mourns the passing of Dr. Glenn Dolence

Dr. Glenn Dolence, a former longtime Vice President of Student Affairs at Missouri Southern State...

Commencement 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...

Ryan Drendel named 2019 Outstanding Graduate

Ryan Drendel takes a moment when considering his response to being named the 2019 Outstanding...

Eriksen’s photography featured in PhotoSpiva exhibit

The study of photography is a continuous, lifelong journey, says Ashley Eriksen. “You could ask...

Senior Cameron Priester receives prestigious research grant

Cameron Priester, a senior biology major at Missouri Southern, has received a $1,200 grant from...

Becca Diskin recruited for financial aid task force

Joining counterparts from universities such as Clemson and Duke, Missouri Southern’s Director of...

Brandon Williams, Glenn Wilson receive Pride & Purpose honors

Two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success and growth of Missouri...

Ribbon-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...

‘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...

Spiva exhibit showcases works by K-12 artists

Receptions for the young artists participating in the annual K-12 Show is planned for Saturday,...

Fall 2018 Dean’s List

The Deans List for the Fall 2018 semester at Missouri Southern has been released. The list...

“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...

5 Days of Hearnes Hall Christmas

Holiday Cheer on Campus

It was another year where there we’ve had a bevy of pre-holiday events involving our students,...

Meet 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...

Missouri Southern announces Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership

Emphasizing the importance of improving and transforming healthcare at both the regional and...

Burnham, Kimutai Earn Regional Awards

Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern Cross Country Coach Jamie Burnham, as well as...

Missouri Southern Names Jeff Sims New Head Football Coach

Missouri Southern Athletic Director Jared Bruggeman has named current Garden City Community...

Time 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...

Lion 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...

New 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...

Munch’s ‘Experimental Self’ exhibition comes to Missouri Southern

More than a century before someone coined the term “selfie,” Edvard Munch was turning the camera...

Southern-sponsored Third Thursday set for Sept. 20

Missouri Southern will once again take over downtown Joplin when the university sponsors Third...

The 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...

New 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...

‘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...

Red, 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...

Law Enforcement firing range receives major upgrade

Travis Walthall isn’t sure exactly how old the former equipment was in the Law Enforcement...

Behind 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...

The ‘write’ stuff | Geography professor John Davenport invited to prestigious writers’ conference

The upcoming Bread Loaf Environmental Writers’ Conference is part of the oldest writers’...

Finding 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...

Sister, sister | Faith, Grace Scheidemantle share path to graduation

When Faith Scheidemantle gave her acceptance speech after being named 2018’s Outstanding Graduate,...

‘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....

GoFundMe account established for Dawson Hirshey

A “GoFundMe” account has been established to help with expenses incurred by the family...

Donor to present 3D printers to Missouri Southern

The field of 3D printing is having a profound effect on the manufacturing world and beyond....

Research 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...

Student leaders honored during annual Dolence Awards

Forrest Bunter, a senior music major from Neosho, received the 2019 Leader of the Year Award...

Men’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...

Jeff Boschee Named MIAA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year

Kansas City, Mo. — Missouri Southern head coach Jeff Boschee has been named the MIAA...

‘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...

Fourth 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...

Annual K-12 Art Show planned at Spiva Art Gallery

Proving artistic talent can start early, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will have...

Missouri Southern Announces the Addition of Women’s Golf

Joplin, Mo. – Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced the department...

Rosenberg, Gipson appointed to Board of Governors

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has announced two appointments to the Board of Governors at Missouri...

Seasonal 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,...

Foundation acquires former downtown library building

The Joplin City Council has approved an agreement for the Missouri Southern Foundation to acquire...

MSSU nursing students elected to statewide posts

Two senior nursing students from Missouri Southern were recently elected to the top posts for the...

Spurlin, Brown awarded faculty emeritus status

Two longtime faculty members were recognized for their distinguished service to Missouri Southern...

Video: 50 Years at Mission Hills

Take a look back at how the Mission Hills Estate became home to Missouri Southern in this video...

Student-athletes deliver canned goods to local shelter

Student-athletes from Missouri Southern ensured that many locals in need will have food on their...

Veterans 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...

Missouri 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...

Donors to Reynolds Hall renovation project to be recognized

Donors who contributed to the recently completed Reynolds Hall renovation project at Missouri...

Plans 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...

Vendor Fair Set for August 31

Do you find yourself unsure of how to use the university’s official logos? Are you interested in...

Missouri 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...

Belk joins Missouri Southern as Community Historian

Brad Belk, longtime director of Joplin Historical & Mineral Museums Inc., has accepted a new...

Dental hygiene students receive annual scholarship

Two dental hygiene students were awarded the Debbie Thompson Spirit of Dental Hygiene Scholarship...

Bestselling author Alan Lightman to visit campus

The Honors Program will host a visit to campus by physicist and novelist Alan Lightman on...

Missouri Southern receives Friends of Mintahama Award

Missouri Southern recently received the Friends of Mintahama Community Partnership Award, given by...

MSSU Dental Hygiene program ranked among Top 50

The Dental Hygiene program at Missouri Southern ranks in the “Top 50 Dental Hygienist Schools” in...

Summer enrollment up 11 percent at Missouri Southern

Summer school is heating up at Missouri Southern. Figures from the MSSU Institutional...

Hackett named interim dean of MSSU’s School of Education

Lorinda Hackett, a professor of teacher education at Missouri Southern State University, has been...

Carl Junction student receives Golden Lion Award

Helping prepare others for the future is a passion for Emilee Baker. The Carl Junction High School...

Max Hogan Drafted By Baltimore Orioles In 2017 MLB Draft

Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern senior third baseman Max Hogan has been drafted in the 32nd...

Grand 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...

Shakespeare Festival to stage Bard’s ‘Complete Works’

The annual Missouri Shakespeare Festival will cover plenty of ground as it presents “The Complete...

MSSU Athletics Finishes 4th In MIAA Commissioner’s Cup Standings

Kansas City, Mo. — The Missouri Southern Department of Athletics has finished fourth in the...

Men’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,...

Upward Bound program receives five-year grant

The Upward Bound program at Missouri Southern State University has been approved for a five-year...

Missouri Southern receives $1 million estate gift

A regional aviation pioneer’s estate has presented Missouri Southern State University a $1 million...

Marsi Archer named interim dean of Arts & Sciences at MSSU

Dr. Marsi Archer, who currently serves as chair of the Chemical & Physical Sciences Department...

Dr. 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...

Spring commencement ceremonies set for May 13

More than 700 students will be awarded degrees during spring commencement ceremonies to be held...

Stephanie Theis receives 2017 Annie Baxter Award

Stephanie Theis, the executive director of the Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri, was named...

MSSU presents Academic Achievement awards

The annual Academic Achievement Recognition ceremony was held April 26 at Missouri Southern State...

Annie Baxter Award ceremony scheduled for May 3

The four finalists for the 2017 Annie Baxter Award will be honored and the recipient named during...

MSSU joins statewide 15 to Finish initiative

Missouri Southern will join the statewide 15 to Finish initiative, which encourages full-time...

MSSU students compete at international CDECA competition

Two Missouri Southern State University students were selected as finalists during the Collegiate...

Orchestra, vocal groups team for Mozart’s ‘Requiem’

The Southern Symphonic Chorus will present Mozart’s “Requiem” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at...

Missouri Southern Selected To Host 2018 & 2019 NCAA XC Regional

Indianapolis, Ind — Missouri Southern State University and the Tom Rutledge Cross Country...

Vincent Kiprop Named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week

New Orleans, La. — Missouri Southern sophomore distance runner Vincent Kiprop has been named...

Twenty initiated into Phi Eta Sigma

Twenty students were formally initiated into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society chapter during a...

Retirement 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...

Earth Day Sustainability Conference to be held April 18

The MSSU Earth Day Sustainability Conference 2017 will be held Tuesday, April 18, in Billingsly...

Students honored during Dolence Awards ceremony

Twenty-five students were recognized during the 26th annual Glenn D. Dolence Leadership/Service...

Guest pianist to join Southern Symphony Orchestra for concert

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will present “Rhapsodies with Roger!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April...

MSSU 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...

Fundraising underway for Missouri Shakespeare Festival

A crowdfunding effort for this summer’s Missouri Shakespeare Festival is now underway. The...

Regional 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...

Ribbon cut at new Lion Cub Academy

Members of Missouri Southern’s administration were joined by some of the youngest members of the...

Spring 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...

Missouri Southern to host Regional Science Fair on March 28

The 28th annual Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair will be held Tuesday, March 28, in...

Joplin 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...

Lion Cub Academy ribbon-cutting set for March 28

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lion Cub Academy at Missouri Southern State University will...

Board approves new tuition rate; hears reports on academic excellence

The members of Missouri Southern State University’s trumpet ensemble will compete against other...

Event helps students Dress to Impress

Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals...

New 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...

French film festival to begin March 16

– The Department of Modern Languages will present the Tournées Film Festival March 16-April 17 at...

Southern Theatre presents ‘Great Alphabet Adventure’

Southern Theatre will present “The Great Alphabet Adventure” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,...

Hopkins, Thompson present at national FYE conference

Strategies developed at Missouri Southern to help freshmen adjust to college life were showcased...

Former 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...

Renowned photographer to exhibit Auschwitz photography

The photography exhibition “Auschwitz KZ I-II” will open Monday, Feb. 20, in Spiva Art Gallery at...

Spring enrollment at MSSU increases over 2016

Joplin, MO – Spring enrollment at Missouri Southern State University is up more than 5 percent...

Chamber Singers to open for Nordic Voices

The MSSU Chamber Singers have been invited to perform a pre-concert before a performance by vocal...

Chinese school delegation to tour MSSU

Officials from Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College in Qingdao, China, will visit Missouri...

Southern 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...

Free personal training class offered at rec center

The Wellness Department will offer a free group personal training class for MSSU employees who are...

Southern Baseball and Softball Announces Radio Schedule

Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern athletic department has released the schedule of...

Spiva to host artists’ collaborative exhibit

The collaborative exhibit “Everything is Sacred, Nothing is Sacred and Other Modern Allegories” is...

‘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,...

Spiva 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...

Joplin Tomorrow to fund ‘Yours to Lose’ scholarships

Joplin Tomorrow has announced that it will transfer its remaining $700,000 in assets to the...

Julie Wengert named Dean of Student Success and Support

Julie Wengert has accepted the position of Dean of Student Success and Support at Missouri...

Southern Theatre presents ‘Another Mother Goose Mystery’

Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration will present “Another Mother Goose Mystery: Old King...

‘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....

Vincent Kiprop Wins Cross Country National Championship

Tampa, Fla. — Missouri Southern sophomore distance runner Vincent Kiprop took the lead about...

Rare film to showcase history of the Joplin Stockyards

An extremely rare, preserved film about the 1931 opening of the Joplin Stockyards will be...

Emeritus faculty to be recognized during reception

A reception to honor seven retired faculty members being honored with emeritus status will be held...

Author Charles Finch to visit campus

Charles Finch, author of “The Last Enchantments,” will visit campus for three special...

Ron Richard to be honored with Webster Medallion

Missouri Senator Ron Richard will be honored with the inaugural Richard M. Webster Medallion at 1...

Study Abroad Fair to be held Wednesday, Nov. 9

Students will have a chance to explore opportunities to broaden their horizons during the Study...

2016 Faculty and Staff Campaign continues

If you haven’t yet joined the 2016 Missouri Southern Faculty and Staff Campaign,...

MSSU 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...

Veterans Week activities planned for Nov. 7-12

Veterans Week will take place Nov. 7-12 at Missouri Southern. Sponsored by the Show-Me GOLD...

Jack 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....

MSSU Basketball To Host MOSO Madness October 25

Joplin, Mo. – The Missouri Southern Athletic Department will be hosting its 2016-2017 basketball...

Southern Theatre to stage ‘Veronica’s Room’

Southern Theatre will present “Veronica’s Room” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday,...

Ceremony 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...

PBL 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...

Art exhibition to celebrate ‘crazy joy of leaving’

“The Melancholy of Runaway Elephants” – an exhibit featuring works by artist Lori Miles – will...

Isenmann, Hoelcher crowned Homecoming King and Queen

Ben Isenmann and Kylie Hoelcher were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the 39th annual...

Homecoming contest winners named

The Student Activities office has announced the winners of the annual Homecoming contests. Campus...

Kevin Hooks, Hal Bodon to be honored during Homecoming celebration

The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Missouri Southern has announced the recipients...

Events planned for ‘Roary 2016’ Homecoming celebration

Roary the Lion will make a bid for the highest office in the land during Homecoming week at...

Missouri Southern Athletics to induct 2016 Hall of Fame class

The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced its 2016 MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame...

Southern Symphony Orchestra to perform Sept. 30

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2016-17 season with a performance at 7:30 p.m....

Missouri 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...

Early Childhood Conference scheduled for Oct. 1

Educators and childcare providers are invited to attend the Early Childhood Education Conference,...

Artist Tom Huck to give printmaking presentation

St. Louis-based artist Tom Huck will offer a talk and demonstration of the rebellious tradition of...

Southern Theatre opens season with ‘Blithe Spirit’

Southern Theatre will present its first show of the year, Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” at 7:30...

Faculty, 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....

My 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,...

Jazz 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...

Freshmen Convocation set for Saturday, Aug. 20

Incoming students will have a chance to learn about Missouri Southern and its traditions and hear...

PBL members receive national honors at conference

In addition to picking up a national championship in the Business Communications category, members...

Presentation offered by young beekeeper

Kids at Missouri Southern State University’s Child Development Center were all abuzz during...

More than 40 participate in Day of Action

Employees from Missouri Southern provided 10 percent of the entire volunteer workforce during the...

Governor 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...

Academic signing ceremony held at JHS

Missouri Southern’s inaugural Academic Signing Ceremony at Joplin High School was held May 3...

Honors Program welcomes 48 new students

Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...

Student Research Fair winners announced

Winners of the 2016 Missouri Southern Student Research Fair were announced Thursday, April 28....

Honors Program welcomes 48 new students

Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...

Student Research Fair to be held April 28

More than two dozen students will showcase their work beyond the classroom during the 2016...

Team wins second NASBITE International competition

For the second straight year, students from the Plaster School of Business at Missouri Southern...

Southern jazz combos to perform at Gusano’s

The Southern Jazz Combos from Missouri Southern State University will perform at 6 p.m. Friday,...

Eddin 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...

Softball Complex to be Dedicated Sunday April 3

Joplin, Mo. – A ribbon cutting and dedication for the Pat Lipira Softball Complex has been...

Group cessation program begins April 6

Signage has gone up around campus informing students, employees and campus visitors that Missouri...

World 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,...

Sessions to focus on improving student writing, grading process

Two workshops designed to enhance the Writing in the Discipline program will be offered at...

Board of Governors approves faculty promotions

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University voted to approve promotion and tenure...

Industrial robot system unveiled

Following a demonstration of its precision at such tasks as moving and picking up objects – and...

Taevaunn Prince Named First-Team All-Region

Joplin, Mo. — Missouri Southern senior guard Taevaunn Prince has been named a first-team...

Wind 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....

C-DECA members qualify for national competition

The Collegiate DECA (C-DECA) Club at Missouri Southern earned several state recognitions at the...

MSSU to host History Day competition

The Social Sciences Department at Missouri Southern will host Missouri Region 6 History Day on...

Board receives update on Yours to Lose program

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern received an update on the finalization of curriculum...

Chamber Singers to open for Chanticleer on Feb. 26

The Missouri Southern State University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. David L....

‘Handymen’ to open in Spiva Art Gallery

“Handymen,” an exhibit featuring recent works by Marco Rosichelli and Justin Shaw, will open with...

Students inducted into physics honor society

Five students were inducted into the newly formed Sigma Pi Sigma chapter on Jan. 30 at Missouri...

Southern 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,...

Southern Baseball Picked To Win 2016 MIAA Title

The Missouri Southern baseball team has been picked to defend its MIAA Title as the league...

Presentation 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...

Deans List released for Fall 2015

The Deans List for the Fall 2015 semester at Missouri Southern has been released. The list...

Holiday presentations to air on KGCS-TV

A number of seasonal presentations offered at Missouri Southern will be aired on KGCS-TV. The...

Rob 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...

Robert Corn to be inducted Into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Springfield, Mo. — Former Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach and current...

Promotions Highlight Upcoming Hoops Games

Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern Athletic Department is proud to announce many promotions...

Eleven students to be honored during Super Leaders induction

Eleven students will be recognized during the Super Leaders induction ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday,...

Play, concerts among holiday offerings at MSSU

An original children’s play set in a toy store at Christmas, several music performances and a...

Lipira, Cade awarded faculty emeritus status

Former Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Pat Lipira and the late Dr. Al Cade, dean of the...

Forty inducted during Omicron Delta Kappa ceremony

Forty students, two faculty members and University President Dr. Alan Marble were inducted into...

‘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....

Career Services receives award for collaborative initiatives

The Missouri Campus Compact 2015 Outstanding Community & Campus Collaboration Award has been...

Veterans Week activities planned at Missouri Southern

A variety of activities are planned to honor and support United States veterans during Veterans...

Flamenco dance troupe to offer performance, master class

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, the nation’s premiere Spanish and flamenco dance company, will...

Carlock, Wise crowned Homecoming King and Queen

Missouri Southern students Kendric Carlock and Nicholette Wise were crowned Homecoming King and...

Missouri Southern ready to ‘Bring Home the Pride’ for Homecoming 2015

The countdown is underway for the 2015 “Bring Home the Pride” Homecoming celebration at...

Homecoming honors slated for Keifer Thompson, Julio and Vivian León

The Missouri Southern State University Alumni Association has announced the annual Outstanding...

Students hope to defend NASBITE competition championship

Students from Missouri Southern’s Plaster School of Business have entered the 2015-16 NASBITE...

Southern 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...

Entries sought for Paint the Town Green and Gold

Area businesses have until Oct. 16 to register to participate in Missouri Southern State...

Drumline headed to Kansas City for American League series

The Missouri Southern State University drumline is headed back to Kauffman Stadium to help...

Art, biology departments team for painting experience

The Art Department will team with the Department of Biology and Environmental Health for a plein...

Southern Theatre presents ‘No Suicide in Springtime’

Southern Theatre will present “No Suicide in Springtime” – written by written by Alejandro Casona...

Submissions sought for horror film festival

The Southern Broadcasters Club at Missouri Southern is seeking submissions for a horror film...

Report demonstrates Missouri Southern’s economic impact on region

The economic impact of Missouri Southern State University on Jasper County in 2013-14 was almost...

Missouri Southern sees growth in enrollment

Overall enrollment at Missouri Southern State University has grown by 3 percent over Fall 2014,...

Missouri Southern to host Third Thursday on Sept. 17

A wide variety of education programs, campus clubs and organizations will be featured when...

Ribbon-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...

Southern 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...

University Experience students learn survival skills

Police Chief Ken Kennedy and Sgt. Justin Keller taught University Experience classes how to handle...

Mass 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...

Mural 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...

Missouri Southern announces football promotions, tailgate concert series

The Missouri Southern Department of Athletics has announced new policies and exciting...

Record number of freshmen enrolled at Missouri Southern

Surpassing numbers not seen in more than 15 years, a record number of new freshmen have enrolled...

Retirement reception held for Brenda Spurlin

A reception was held Wednesday, Aug. 19, to honor Brenda Spurlin, who retired after 35 years at...

Missouri Southern honors Outstanding Teachers, Advisor

Dr. Charles Curtis, a mathematics professor, and Terry Marion, professor of business...

New 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...

MSSU’s Project Stay receives five-year funding grant

The Project Stay program at Missouri Southern has received a federal grant that will continue...

PBL members compete at national conference

The Phi Beta Lambda organization at Missouri Southern State University recently received five...

KXMS to celebrate ‘The Tempest’ June 22-26

To celebrate the Missouri Shakespeare Festival’s upcoming production of “The Tempest” as well as...

Turf 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...

Southern Theatre presents one-act play festival

Southern Theatre will present “Don’t Cut to the Chase” – the fourth original one-act play festival...

KXMS to debut ‘Sonnets by Shakespeare’ on April 23

KXMS Radio will focus on the sonnets by William Shakespeare in the ongoing short feature “Sonnets...

Dev-Con 1 competition winners announced

Winners of the inaugural Dev-Con 1 competition were announced on Wednesday, April 15. The...

Kolpin scholarship recipients announced

The recipients of the Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Scholarship were announced during a Communication...

International 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...

Students, 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...

World 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...

Bob 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...

Visiting Writers Series presents poet Melissa Range

The Saltzman Visiting Writers Series will present a reading by poet Melissa Range at 7 p.m....

Mercy 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,...

Annual 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...

Gockel 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...

MSSU grads honored as Outstanding Beginning Teachers

Two recent School of Education graduates have been recognized as Outstanding Beginning Teachers by...

Regional History Day competition to be held March 6

Students from around the region will explore the theme of “Leadership & Legacy in History”...

Mass 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...

Southern 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,...

MSSU 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...

Board approves new tuition, Prairie Preservation

The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors showed their support today to preserve...

VITA program offers free tax assistance

A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance team is once again available at Missouri Southern. Appointments...

Helicopters to land on campus for training demonstration

Students in the Advanced Paramedic Skills course at Missouri Southern will have a front row seat...

Program 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...

Management students get ‘real life’ experience

Students in a special Strategic Marketing course this spring have the opportunity to work as...

Criminal 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...

MSSU recognized as Fit-Friendly Worksite

Missouri Southern was presented with the Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite Award this week. The...

Home court advantage: Mock trial team hosts tournament

Future lawyers from Texas, Missouri and Kansas are on campus for the second annual MSSU City of...

$80,000 presented to area backpack programs

More than $80,000 was dispersed to backpack programs designed to address food insecurity in area...

Distance Learning numbers trending upward at MSSU

The number of academic courses offered online at Missouri Southern is on the rise, the...

Southern Theatre presents ‘Crimes of the Heart’

Southern Theatre will present “Crimes of the Heart” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, through...

Players announced for Cardinals Caravan event

Players and representatives have been announced for the Cardinals Caravan program scheduled for...

Reservations for MLK breakfast due by Jan. 13

The deadline to reserve a spot for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast — to be held...

Patty Vavra wins Track Coaches’ Jimmy Carnes Distinguished Service Award

Phoenix, Ariz. — Missouri Southern women’s track and field and cross country coach...

Governor 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...

Criminal 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...

Study Abroad Fair to highlight unique learning opportunities

Some nights were spent in small huts in the rainforest, with students waking to eat breakfast and...

Southern Jazz Combos plan two performances

Two upcoming performances will feature the Southern Jazz Combos from Missouri Southern State...

Bob Harrington honored by Joplin Regional Business Journal

Ask Bob Harrington about his leadership philosophy, and he’ll spell out the four-pronged approach...

Missouri Southern to observe Veterans Week

Veterans Week will be observed Nov. 8-15 at Missouri Southern State University. Sponsored by the...

Cynthia Schwab, SMB honored during Lantern Society Dinner

A longtime supporter of classical music in the Four State Area and a business that devotes time...

Ribbon 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...

Book 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...

Drumline 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...

Regional artists to gather for Contemporary Painting Symposium

Painters from around the region have been selected to participate in the MSSU Contemporary...

English Department to host Celebration of Ozarks Literature

A Celebration of Ozarks Literature will be held Oct. 23-25 at Missouri Southern. The event –...

Mock pandemic staged at Missouri Southern

The “patients” filled out the necessary paperwork and consent forms, received a “shot” in the form...

Former 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...

MSSU 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...

Emily (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...

Southern Theatre presents ‘The Trojan Women’

Southern Theatre will present Euripides’ “The Trojan Women” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, through...

Missouri Southern Athletics Inducts 2014 Hall of Fame Class

Joplin, Mo. – The Missouri Southern athletics department will induct the 2014 Athletics Hall of...

Groundbreaking held at site of new baseball stadium

For the last few decades, the brushy area adjacent to the MSSU Softball Complex was nothing more...

Missouri Southern prepares for Homecoming celebration

The sights, sounds and tastes of the circus will take center stage during the 2014 Homecoming...

Ambulance donated to EMS department

The Department of Emergency Medical Services has a new set of wheels. Since 2011, the EMS...

Nationally ranked cross country teams play host to 26th annual Southern Stampede

Joplin, Mo. — The nationally ranked Missouri Southern men’s and women’s cross...

Howarth, Skibbe continue KXMS series on Alfred Hitchcock

“Dial ‘H’ for Hitchcock” – an original series produced by 88.7 KXMS – will continue with a...

Info meetings set for Italy, Japan trips

Two upcoming overseas trips will allow the Lion community to see the world. GalaxSea Cruises &...

Missouri 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....

Basketball court floor dedicated to Coach Robert Corn

With his family by his side, former Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Robert Corn helped...

Missouri 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...

‘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,...

Dr. 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...

Progress, plans detailed for new fieldhouse

When the estimated $9 million fieldhouse opens at Fred G. Hughes Stadium at the Robert W. Plaster...

Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps Missouri Southern campus

There was a quiet pause as students from the Kinesiology Department lifted the orange Gatorade...

Spiva exhibit serves as photo journal of Turkey travels

Christine Bentley felt somewhat hesitant before taking her recent trip to Turkey. “The day I...

Leóns 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....

Board approves plans for DNA lab at Missouri Southern

They’re the small, molecular sequences that contain instructions for the development of organisms...

New instructors recognized, honors given during all-faculty gathering

“Welcome to the kickoff of a new year!” With that quick introduction, Interim Vice President of...

Dedication held for wall honoring university donors

Missouri Southern alumni, current students and local legislators were among those on hand for the...

Art 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...

Literary Lions announce fall selection

The Literary Lions book club – sponsored by the Alumni Association and Spiva Library – will hold...

Master’s programs in final stages of approval process

As students prepare for the start of the fall semester, final arrangements are underway to expand...

Work progressing on new residence hall complex

With much of the preparation work completed or already underway, it will only be a matter of weeks...

JPL program to highlight the ‘Magic of Chemistry’

As part of the Joplin Public Library’s adult summer reading program, Missouri Southern faculty...

Upward Bound prepping area students for college

The cafeteria of Joplin’s Salvation Army headquarters is a flurry of activity on this Tuesday...

Alumni Association building relationships through summer events

Connecting with Missouri Southern alumni is a year round effort. There’s no break during the...

Freeman 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...

Rashad Watson to join Chiefs for pre-season internship

When Rashad Watson walks into Arrowhead Stadium, it will be the culmination of a lifelong dream....

EMS 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...

Nicole 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...

Southern mourns loss of adjunct faculty member

Linglong Li, an adjunct instructor for the last year in the International English Program at...

Dr. Marble named president of Missouri Southern

After serving nearly a year as Missouri Southern State University’s interim president, Dr. Alan...

Missouri Southern finishes 64th in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings

Complete NACDA Release In PDF Format Cleveland, Ohio — The Missouri Southern athletics...

Class designed to help participants meet fitness goals

Recreational Services is offering Commit to Get Fit, a free faculty/staff fitness class. Taught by...

Festival 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...

Howarth 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...

Betsy Banks Saul, Petfinder.com founder, returns for commencement

Betsy Banks Saul says her earliest childhood memory of Missouri Southern found her nearly in the...

Mexican consul visits Missouri Southern

The head consul of Mexico visited Missouri Southern on Wednesday, May 14, for a tour of the campus...

Dr. Larry Flatt honored with Legacy Award

Members of the Student-Missouri State Teachers Association presented the Legacy Award to the late...

Southern 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...

Walmart presents $50,000 to MSSU’s music department

As Lee Autrey, Walmart’s district manager, took to the podium during Thursday morning’s grand...

Missouri 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...

Swedish 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...

Relay 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...

Southern Theatre presents ‘The Bear Prince’

Southern Theatre and the Show-Me Celebration Company will present “The Bear Prince” at 2:30 p.m....

Southern partners with community college for degree program

An articulation agreement between Missouri Southern and St. Charles Community College to promote...

Italy Semester-themed ornaments for sale

The Missouri Southern chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Club is selling...

Southern 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...

‘Candidate Connection’ features school board, city council races

KGCS-TV, in cooperation with the Joplin Globe, presented two special programs focusing on...

World events put MSSU-Ukrainian university partnership in limbo

As events continue to unfold following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine’s Crimea region, a...

MSSU partners with JHS, Crowder for dual-credit program

With the phrase “Partnering for Student Success” projected behind him, Gov. Jay Nixon signed a...

Students receive awards at German Armed Forces event

Three officer candidates from the Show-Me Gold program at Missouri Southern State University...

Trevor Project to offer suicide prevention workshop

The MSSU Equality Alliance and Ozark Center will host the second annual Trevor Project workshop...

World 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,...

Student group collecting shoes for Haiti

When people consider donating to poverty-ravaged communities, they typically plan to send out food...

Men’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...

Addison 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...

Dr. 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...

Screen 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...

‘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...

Dedication held for W. Robert Corley Dental Hygiene Clinic

Flanked by students from Missouri Southern’s dental hygiene program, administration officials...

One 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...

Names 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...

Former 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...

Adding 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...

Innovative assessment: Business communication instructors to present paper at Dallas conference

This semester, all instructors teaching business communication classes in the School of Business...

Southern 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...

Mapping the future: Genetics students participate in innovative study

DNA sequencing is considered the main language of biology. During the fall semester, students at...

From 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...

Missouri Southern plans Martin Luther King celebration

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” The quote from Dr....

‘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...

Training 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...

Changes in store for Environmental Health program

Changes are in the works for the Environmental Health program at Missouri Southern, not the least...

Keyed 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...

No 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...

Missouri Southern students receive prestigious Gilman scholarship

Two Missouri Southern students were recently selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A....

A Constitutional question: History professor investigates missing portion of speech

Dr. Norton Wheeler, a history professor at Missouri Southern State University, wants to know who...

Research 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...

New video scoreboard revealed at athletic center

As the lights dimmed in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, a 10-second countdown appeared on...

Focus 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...

Play, concerts bring holiday spirit to Missouri Southern

An adventure featuring Hansel, Gretel and a lost elf from the North Pole and three concerts...

Missouri Southern, Crowder form Honors Program partnership

A partnership between the Honors Programs at Missouri Southern State University and Crowder...

Fulbright Scholar cherishes opportunity to teach at Missouri Southern

Professor Mohan Ramanan had the opportunity to visit Missouri Southern State University in 2003,...

Warren Turner to be inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Springfield, Mo. — The all-time winningest coach in Missouri Southern baseball history will...

Spirit Squad Bookstore opens in Northpark Mall

The new Spirit Squad Bookstore is now open at Northpark Mall. The store, located in front of Regis...

VIDEO: 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...

Streak 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...

“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...

Veterans 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...

Jazz & 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...

Former 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...

Holocaust 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....

One 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...

Professor’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...

Outstanding 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 &...

Homecoming 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...

Veterans Week November 9-15

“Veterans Week” will take place at Missouri Southern State University Nov. 9 – 15....

2013 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,...

Respiratory 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...

MSSU 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...

Marvel 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...

Plans 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...

Varshavski/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...

Opera 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,...

Mac 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...

Southern 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...

Legacy 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...

The 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...

Michael 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...

New 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...

Last 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...

“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...

Seger 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...

Cade 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...

Robinson 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...

MSSU 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...

First 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...

New 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...

Icon 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....

Club 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...

First-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...

MSSU men’s basketball ranks 15th in Division II attendance

Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s basketball team once again ranks in the top...

Southern 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...

Lion 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...

R & 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...

Community 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...

Five 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...

Lion’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,”...

Eleven 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...

Bringing 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...

Messick 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...

Huffman 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....

Sullivan 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...

Students 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...

A Tale of Two Engagements

Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities begins, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of...

Maryann 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...

“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...

Four 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...

Board 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...

Missouri Shakespeare Festival June 27-30

Southern Theatre presents The Missouri Shakespeare Festival production of Macbeth by William...

Reagan 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...

Southern 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...

“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. ...

Strait honored for post-tornado efforts

During the Missouri Dental Hygienist Association (MDHA) Lobby Day in the Capitol Rotunda, Senator...

Professor’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...

Davis 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...

Upward 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...

Adams 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,...

Talent 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...

Free 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...

Lion 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,...

Board 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...

Lloyd 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...

Take 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...

“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...

Southern 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...

Summer 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...

Suzuki 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...

Joplin 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...

Nursing 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...

60th 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...

Brandon 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...

“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...

Sophomore 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...

Super 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)...

Gloriana to play at Southern April 30

Country music trio Gloriana will appear live and in concert at on Tuesday, April 30 at Leggett...

Lion 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...

Diamond 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...

Kappa 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...

Children’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...

YPN 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...

Warren Turner to be inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame

Kansas City, Mo.– Warren Turner, the all-time wins leader in baseball at Missouri Southern...

Writing 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...

National 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...

Jazz & 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...

Governor’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....

Employee 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? ...

Local kids sport MOSO gear

Children in one local school system were looking like lions — or, at least, lion cubs...

Catch 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...

Shilling wins Grand Prize in Study Missouri Photo Contest

Clayton Shilling, a senior International Studies and German major at Missouri Southern State...

Gift to Foundation funds Lion Icon project

The landscape of the Missouri Southern State University Oval will soon be enhanced by a new...

Men’s track qualifies six individuals for 2013 NCAA Indoor Championships

Joplin, Mo. — The Missouri Southern men’s track and field program has qualified six...

Go, Green and Gold!

For the first time, Missouri Southern has a Fight Song with music and lyrics. The Missouri...

Tornado Alley Chase Team at MSSU

You’re invited to hear top experts in severe weather explain the complex inner workings of...

Student 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...

C-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...

Students learn about diversity in Belize

Teachers today encounter students from other nations on a daily basis. A group of four students...

Addison picks up second MIAA Player of the Week Honor

Kansas City, Mo. — For the second time this year, Missouri Southern junior guard Marquis...

Missouri 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....

Grad 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...

Interpreter opens the world of words

James Kilpatrick says he became interested in sign language for the deaf during high school after...

Newsmakers to highlight Cardinals, Royals!

Spring training is underway for Major League Baseball, and thoughts are turning towards the start...

FAFSA completion assistance available

MSSU’s Financial Aid Office offers help to MSSU students to complete their Free Application...

Mock 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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