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Six selected for Chart Hall of Fame induction

Six former editors will be inducted later this year into The Chart Hall of Fame as part of...

MSSU students recognized during 44th annual Academic Achievement ceremony

Students from each academic area were honored during the 44th annual Academic Achievement...

Missouri Southern SBDC members recognized for their service

Two team members from the Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern State University...

World Music and Cuisine Fest set for April 23

The seventh annual World Music and Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...

Tammy Doss honored by American Mock Trial Association

Tammy Doss, program coordinator for the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) – headquartered in...

‘PostSecret Live!’ coming April 26; submissions being collected

The Global Leaders Speaker Series will present PostSecret founder Frank Warren at 3 p.m. Tuesday,...

Southern Theatre presents ‘Exit, Pursued by a Bear’

Southern Theatre will present “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, through...

Honors Lecture Series to present ‘Stoker on Stoker’

Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of “Dracula” author Bram Stoker, will be this year’s featured...

MSSU offers reduced tuition to area students from Ukraine

The Ukrainian Student Scholarship fund established by a Missouri Southern faculty member and his...

Spiva exhibit showcases artist’s visual narrative

“In the Midst of Things,” a solo exhibition by artist Sarah Hiatt, is now on display in the Spiva...

Dr. Toms reflects on importance of higher education

The importance of higher education can be looked at from both individual and societal...

Visitation, funeral services planned for fallen officers; reserved parking details

Missouri Southern is honored to host the funeral services for Corporal Ben Cooper and Officer Jake...

Black History Month event rescheduled

Missouri Southern’s Social Work Department will host a community event in observance of Black...

2022 Gockel International Symposium set for March 8

The 2022 Gockel International Symposium is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Webster Hall’s...

MSSU remembers Dr. Karolyn Yocum

Dr. Karolyn Yocum, a longtime professor in Missouri Southern’s Communication Department,...

Governor Parson proposes ‘transformational’ higher-ed projects during visit

Touting an “opportunity like we’ve never seen before in the state of Missouri,” Gov. Mike Parson...

Social Work to host Black History Month event

Missouri Southern’s Social Work Department will host a community event in observance of Black...

Spiva exhibit finds new meaning in sign-based language

“Wayfinding II,” a solo exhibition by St. Louis artist and educator Cheryl Wassenaar, is now on...

‘Keep your loved ones close’: Nursing grads talk journey from lab to life partners

For Missouri Southern students working toward getting their degree in nursing, matters of the...

Missouri Southern’s Green & Gold Tours a success

Missouri Southern’s first Green & Gold Tour has been a success during its initial stops in...

MSSU to host Heartland Opera Theater production

The Heartland Opera Theater will perform Michael Ching’s opera “Remove Shoes Before Entering” at...

2021-22 Pride & Purpose honorees announced

Recipients of the 2021-22 Pride & Purpose Day honors were recognized Saturday, Jan. 29, at...

Staff Senate shares spring meeting dates

The members of Staff Senate wish to extend an invitation to classified and professional support...

Volcanic art showcased in Spiva exhibit

An explosive exhibit by Kansas City multimedia artist Shawn Bitters is set to open Tuesday, Jan....

Faculty to introduce international film series selections

The lineup for the continuing international film series has been announced. Members of the...

Fall 2021 Dean’s List Announced

The Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at Missouri Southern has been announced. The list...

Southern Lights set for Wednesday, Dec. 1

Due to continued campus construction, the location for the annual Southern Lights event has been...

Five faculty/staff members join students inducted into ODK

Thirty-three Missouri Southern students were recently initiated into the Golden Crest Circle of...

Seasonal Choral Flourish to return on Dec. 4

A popular holiday tradition will return to a live setting, with the 12th annual Seasonal Choral...

Southern Theatre to present satirical ‘Thanksgiving Play’

A hilarious satire on “the woke culture of America,” Southern Theatre will present “The...

Allison Blevins to read from new poetry collection

The English and Philosophy Department at Missouri Southern will present a poetry reading by...

Award-winning author to speak at Honors Lecture Series

The Honors Lecture Series will feature a reading by author Andrew Geyer at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov....

MSSU remembers Linda Sadler and T.R. Hanrahan

The Lion family is mourning the loss of Linda Sadler and T.R. Hanrahan, who both passed away this...

Missouri Southern to host Mass Band Day on Oct. 30

When Missouri Southern’s Lion Pride Band takes the field for their halftime show on Saturday, Oct....

MOSO Connect features unique learning opportunities

Hosted by the President’s Office, MOSO Connect is a series of engaging presentations designed to...

Students invited to Innovation and Technology Summit

Students from the College of Business and others interested in technology and related fields are...

Japan Day designed with community in mind

As part of the Japan Semester at Missouri Southern State University, a slate of activities open to...

Whitney Mestelle, ’14, to present DEI workshops

When Whitney Mestelle graduated from Missouri Southern in 2014, it was with the plan of eventually...

MSSU remembers Morris Sweet, Lenora Wiley

Two members of the Lion family passed away in recent days. Morris Sweet, 85, a member of the...

Sondheim’s ‘Company’ to be staged at Missouri Southern

The Musical Theatre Department at Missouri Southern State University will stage a production of...

Staff Senate readies annual Angel Tree program

Plans are underway for the annual Angel Tree campaign, an effort to ensure that the children of...

Decade after founding, cadaver lab remains a unique resource

Ten years after its founding, the cadaver lab at Missouri Southern State University has grown far...

$25,000 grant to fund research into food insecurity

As the director of Missouri Southern’s Lion Co-op food pantry, Dr. Andrea Cullers sees firsthand...

Faculty members recognized for tenure and promotion

A reception to recognize the tenure and promotion of 18 Missouri Southern faculty members was held...

Spiva Gallery exhibit warns of history repeating itself

A solo exhibit by photographer Emily Hanako Momohara will be featured in the Spiva Art Gallery at...

Dental clinic offers affordable care, no charge for students

The MSSU Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a variety of preventative care services to the public and...

Japanese meal to be served on campus; film to follow

In conjunction with the Japan Semester, Mayes Dining Hall will host “Taste of Japan” on Tuesday,...

Exotic animal displays contribute to ‘Reynolds Rewilding’

Dr. David Penning calls the project “The Reynolds Rewilding.” “Historically, we’ve had live...

Lile donates script collection to Theatre Department

A donation of around 200 hardbound scripts will further expand research and performance...

Japan Semester lineup features variety of events

From a look at how Godzilla became a cultural icon to an introduction to anime, a film festival,...

Grad’s online degree was a five-state journey

“It’s kind of complicated.” That’s Abbie Keller’s response when asked about her path to graduating...

MSSU announces annual Spencer-Bartlett Award recipients

Four seniors from Missouri Southern State University have been recognized as recipients of the...

Nathan Piccoli named MSSU’s 2021 Outstanding Graduate

When you take the opportunity to open a door and step through it, you never know where it might...

MOSOunds | Episode XV: The Glenn Dolence Leadership Awards

On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Garoutte to learn about the awards – now in their...

Esports finds a home at Missouri Southern

The Lions are entering the Esports arena. A MOSO Esports club has been formed, with plans underway...

MSSU to observe Denim Day on April 28

On Wednesday, April 28, the campus is invited to wear jeans for a purpose. A global event, Denim...

Endowed scholarship created in firefighter’s memory

The Missouri Southern Foundation and the family of late firefighter Steve Fierro have announced...

Health center director offers COVID update

It’s a simple message: Let’s keep doing what we’re doing. While case numbers are low on campus and...

MSSU announces 2021 Dolence Leadership Award recipients

The recipients of the 2021 Glenn Dolence Leadership Awards were announced during a ceremony held...

Richard Spencer remembered for ‘student-centered’ focus

Richard Spencer, a member of the Lion family for more than 20 years, passed away on March 23 at...

Ryan Orcutt announced as director of Global Leaders program

Ryan Orcutt has been selected to serve as the director of the new Global Leaders program at...

Spiva exhibition features works using light, sound and code

“Lapse,” a solo exhibition by artist and designer Chad Eby, is set to open Thursday, March 18, and...

Dr. Paula Carson to step down as provost/vice president for academic affairs, return to the faculty

After serving for six years as Missouri Southern’s provost/vice president of academic affairs, Dr....

Entries sought for virtual pitch competition

The Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern is seeking entries for a virtual pitch...

Pottorff, West take lead roles at KGCS

The KGCS television station at Missouri Southern is under new leadership, but the new station...

Sigma Tau Delta chapter to host virtual regional conference

The Lambda Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, will host the organization’s...

Master’s of Science in Management program receives accreditation

The Master of Science in Management program offered through the College of Business has been...

City council hears LaunchPad proposal for downtown library

Plans for the future of the former Joplin Public Library Building at 300 S. Main St. were...

A Note from the President: Diversity climate study reminder

On Jan. 27, Missouri Southern State University will launch a campus-wide diversity climate study. ...

Diana Fordham spotlighted on PlayPosit website

When it comes to the software available to faculty in the Digital Backpack, the sky’s the limit on...

MOSOunds | Episode XII: Dr. Al Cade Beacon of Hope Service Awards

During this year’s virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, the 2021 recipients of the Dr....

Global Leaders program to target high-achieving students

A generous donation from a late Joplin Junior College graduate has helped kick off a new...

MSSU earns associate membership with National Association of Schools of Music

The Music Department at Missouri Southern has been granted associate membership with the National...

Employee Appreciation & Years of Service ceremony set for Dec. 23

The 2020 Employee Appreciation & Years of Service ceremony will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m....

MOSOunds | Episode XII: Celebrating our first-generation students

The Project Stay program recently held a special celebration to recognize the many...

Donations sought for annual One Warm Coat drive

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at Missouri Southern State University is seeking...

Center seeks entries for first Bad Pitch Competition

Maybe it’s a scented face mask that smells like cat litter and gravy. Or it could be a search...

MSSU Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11

Missouri Southern’s annual Veterans Day ceremony – open to just faculty, staff and students this...

Event planned to celebrate first-generation students

First-generation college students will be the focus of a special celebration from 11 a.m. to 1...

MSSU remembers Harrison Kash, founder of international film series

Whether it was an older film or a piece of classical music that caught his attention, Harrison...

Music, theater departments pair for ‘Nevermore’ production

A quirky musical take on the life of Edgar Allan Poe will be staged next week as a collaboration...

MOSOunds| Episode XI: Scary stories with Steve Scearcy, ‘72

“13 Midnights” – a new anthology film featuring 13 ghostly stories – recently made its debut on...

Social work club helping to ‘Chase the Chill’

Donations are being sought for the sixth annual Chase the Chill fundraiser, which is co-sponsored...

MOSOunds | Episode X: Pep bands deliver the sounds of fall

Members of the Lion Pride Marching Band spent a recent Friday afternoon performing for Freeman...

Applications sought for Angel Tree program

In what has become an annual holiday tradition to help those in need, the MSSU Community Service...

ZTA offering ‘Think Pink’ ribbons to campus departments

Members of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Missouri Southern are reaching out to campus departments...

Lion Co-op receives donation from software company

It’s routine for Betsy Wood to visit all vendors during the annual Ellucian conference. Ellucian...

Club to pair with International & Political Affairs for voter registration events

While there is no shortage of studies and think-pieces explaining why young adults don’t vote in...

Register now for Southern Summit sessions, keynote lunch

Faculty and staff members are invited to attend the annual Southern Summit, set to be offered...

Spiva Gallery seeking RSVPs for community art project

The Spiva Gallery will host a community art project in conjunction with an upcoming exhibition by...

Missouri Southern plans Caribbean Semester activities

A variety of in-person and virtual events will be offered this fall as Missouri Southern State...

Senior AJ Broadus raises funds for school supplies

AJ Broadus says he knows what it’s like to not always have the tools you need to express yourself...

Yours to Lose welcomes fourth cohort

Sixteen students were welcomed as the fourth Yours to Lose – Advanced Medical School Acceptance...

Shellie Hewitt announced as Dean of Admissions

MSSU Names Shellie Hewitt as Dean of Admissions Shellie Hewitt has been named Missouri Southern...

Project Stay approved for nearly $1.5 million grant

The Project Stay program at Missouri Southern has been approved for a grant by the United States...

JHS history teacher Andrew Seavy, ’16, receives James Madison Fellowship

We the People of the United States, in Order for form a more perfect Union … When it comes to the...

Update from the MSSU COVID-19 Task Force

The spring semester was a challenging time and we are proud of how everyone worked hard to make...

Arvest Foundation presents $10,000 to MSSU’s Criminal Justice Department

Representatives from Arvest Bank donated $10,000 to the Criminal Justice Department at Missouri...

‘My lens is open to different things’ | University Police officer Victor R. Sly talks law-enforcement background, role with NAACP

Discussions about race, racism and the issues of today’s fraught climate aren’t always easy to...

Survey process announced for MSSU presidential search

With three finalists set to visit the Missouri Southern State University campus this week, a...

Returning to normal: MSSU student shares story of pandemic from South Korea

There was some loneliness and boredom to deal with as Ana Elvia Sanchez Rosales made the...

Senior Alyssa Brewer presents research at national conference

Alyssa Brewer, a senior elementary education and special education major at Missouri Southern, was...

Week of activities puts wizarding world in the spotlight

A week of enchanted activities was offered as the English & Philosophy Department celebrated...

Melinda Brown receives AUPHA honor

Melinda Brown, director of the Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership at Missouri Southern, has...

Harry Potter Week to conjure magic at Missouri Southern

The quests and trials of three young heroes in a world of wizards and witches will be the focus of...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to discuss ‘Politics and the Press’

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Colleen McCain Nelson will present “Politics and the Press:...

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,...

‘Like being at a home game’: Cody Thorn, ’09, shares experience covering Super Bowl

Sitting in the stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., to watch the Kansas City Chiefs...

‘Engaged Humanities’ talk set for this afternoon in Spiva Library

“Engaged Humanities: Notes on a Movement” is the title of an interactive lecture that will take...

Safe Zone training for faculty and staff set for Feb. 19

Missouri Southern State University faculty and staff have the opportunity to make our campus a...

Super Bowl LIV will have MSSU connections

When the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday in Miami...

Board approves ‘College’ status for academic units

A symbolic change for the four primary academic units at Missouri Southern was approved during the...

Diana Allan named president-elect for national organization for voice teachers

Dr. Diana Allan, associate professor of voice at Missouri Southern, was recently named...

MSSU launches new concurrent enrollment initiative

A new concurrent enrollment initiative has been launched, with a goal of creating more...

Screamocity: Faculty duo to perform at New Music Festival in NY

The name started as a joke, but it stuck. Screamocity isn’t a traditional ensemble, by any means....

Annual MLK celebration planned at Missouri Southern

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, in the...

Winter commencement set for Dec. 14

Winter commencement is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Leggett & Platt Athletic...

Southern grads convert school bus into house on wheels

It’s a November morning in Malibu, Calif., and Kelly Wilson is sitting outside their home on the...

RSVPs sought for Staff Appreciation Brunch

The 2019 Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Employee Brunch is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Dec....

Former student Brodi Pursley speaks at Veterans Day event

Selfless service – that was the heart of the message delivered by Brodi Pursley during a special...

Ribbon-cutting held for new mock courtroom

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new mock courtroom was held Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Criminal...

Alumni center to host annual Boutique Bonanza

The annual Boutique Bonanza is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Ralph L. Gray...

Former MSSU student Brodi Pursley speaks at Veterans Day event

Selfless service – that was the heart of the message delivered by Brodi Pursley during a special...

Project Stay to host First Generation Day on Nov. 8

In conjunction with National First Generation Day, Missouri Southern’s Project Stay will host its...

Civil War speaker series to begin Nov. 11

Three presentations are planned for the second Sherwood Speaker Series at Missouri Southern....

Bradshaw honored for SBDC service

Karen Bradshaw, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Small Business Development...

Ribbon-cutting planned for new playground equipment at Lion Cub Academy

A ribbon-cutting for a new addition to the safe, all-ability playground equipment at Missouri...

Career Services to host Internship Expo

The Career Services office at Missouri Southern will host an Internship Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 2...

MSSU Pollinator Club to host conference on Nov. 2

The Pollinator Club at Missouri Southern State University, along with the Joplin Area Beekeepers...

Photo Gallery: Open house held for Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership

An open house for the Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership was held on Oct. 1 at the newly...

MSSU to host healthcare career expo

Missouri Southern State University, in conjunction with the Missouri Health Equity Collaborative...

New Zealand focus of art exhibition, concert

A special art exhibition exploring female gender construction and a concert featuring the music of...

Fall 2019 enrollment numbers released

Enrollment at Missouri Southern saw a decline from Fall 2018, according to data compiled by the...

Third Thursday Gallery and Video

Downtown Joplin was filled with green and gold on Sept. 19 as Missouri Southern hosted the monthly...

Good Morning Joplin set for Sept. 26 at MSSU

Missouri Southern State University is the proud sponsor of “Good Morning Joplin” (GMJ) on...

MSSU mourns loss of benefactor Bob Corley

Bob Corley, a longtime Joplin businessman and generous benefactor of Missouri Southern State...

Oceania activities include art, film and food

A special exhibition of artwork from Papua New Guinea is on display through Friday, Sept. 27, in...

First MSSU student completes state-mandated civics exam

The day before starting classes at Missouri Southern State University, Taygan Brant completed one...

MSSU student receives national Phi Eta Sigma scholarship

Megan Carney, president of the Phi Eta Sigma chapter at Missouri Southern, was recently selected...

Endowed scholarship created in memory of Vivian Vu

An endowed scholarship has been established in memory of Vivian Vu, a sophomore at Missouri...

Ribbon cutting planned for EMS Sim Lab

The EMS Sim Lab on the third floor of the Julio S. León Health Sciences Building will receive some...

Drones take flight during Lion Fly-In

“It’s all about takeoffs and landings,” says Brian Jones, bringing the white, DJI Phantom 3 in for...

All-Employee Welcome Back meeting set for Aug. 16

The All-Employee Welcome Back meeting is planned for Friday, Aug. 16, in the Leggett & Platt...

Variety of events planned for Oceania Semester

Plans are underway to celebrate the Oceania Semester this fall. “The focus will be on Australia...

Nominees sought for Service Champ Award

The Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Southern Service Champ Award for the April 1- June...

Students receive annual dental hygiene scholarship

Two students from the dental hygiene program were announced as the annual recipients of the Debbie...

University recognized for Wellness Incentive Program

Missouri Southern’s Wellness Incentive Program has earned the highest level of certification –...

New enrollment confirmation requirement for all students

“It’s really a simple step.” Those five words from Financial Aid Director Becca Diskin sum up the...

Spiva features mixed media exhibition

A special exhibition of mixed media objects is on display in Missouri Southern’s Spiva Art...

KGCS moving from channel 22 to channel 21

KGCS-TV, the television station at Missouri Southern State University, will change channels later...

MSSU – McDonald County cohort announced

Some Teacher Education students at Missouri Southern are going back to high school this fall. It’s...

Shakespeare Festival to present ‘As You Like It’ June 26-29

The Missouri Shakespeare Festival will present “As You Like It” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26,...

Choral group performs at NYC’s Carnegie Hall

A week later, Dr. David Sharlow says he’s still pinching himself. On June 10, members of the...

Lactation room now open in Spiva Library

Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health and Senior Services, Room 205 of Spiva Library has...

SBDC to offer Cyber Awareness training

The Small Business Development Center at Missouri Southern is offering its latest Cyber Awareness...

Students honored during annual Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony

The 43rd annual Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony was held April 24 at Missouri Southern....

Club plans variety of sustainability activities for May 1

The Environmental Health Club at Missouri Southern will celebrate a belated Earth Day with...

Winners announced for 2019 Student Research Symposium

Winners have been announced for the 2019 Student Research Symposium, held April 17 at Missouri...

Pollinator Club to host free classes

There’s going to be quite the *buzz* on campus on Saturday, April 27. The MSSU Pollinator Club, in...

World Music & Cuisine Festival set for April 13

The sixth annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...

Former MSSU student returns with Joshua Espinoza Trio

When Jaron Lamar Davis returns to Missouri Southern State University next week, he’ll once again...

Applications available for Lifetime Sports Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, set for...

Event allows students to Dress to Impress

Nearly 400 students received assistance rounding out their professional wardrobe during the fifth...

MSSU hosts annual Regional Science Fair

The 30th annual Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair was held March 26, drawing more than 90...

Recent art graduates’ work selected for national exhibitions

Two recent Art Department graduates have had works accepted into national, juried exhibitions....

Grant to allow hiring of Green Dot coordinator

Thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the Missouri...

Staff Senate touts environmental, cost benefits of recycling

Members of Staff Senate are trying to raise awareness of recycling opportunities available on...

Heather Lesmeister named Director of University Relations & Marketing

The University Relations & Marketing team at Missouri Southern is under new leadership, with...

Cyber safety seminar to be offered Feb. 22

To combat the struggles of being a parent in the digital world, the Social Work Department at...

SBTDC program receives state recognition

The Small Business & Technology Development Center at Missouri Southern State University...

Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ set for Feb. 20-23

Southern Theatre will present Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, through...

Air Force musicians to perform at Thomas E. Taylor Performance Arts Center

The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band will present a concert at Missouri Southern State...

MSSU partners with Bookhouse Cinema for ‘On the Road’ film series

The MSSU Harrison and June Kash International Film Society and Bookhouse Cinema, Joplin, present...

Lion Co-op receives assistance thanks to efforts of alum

Missouri Southern alum Jon Tupper, ’92, normally responds to university-related posts on Facebook...

Dedication planned for Jeremiah ‘Jay’ Nixon Hall

A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon Hall will be held at 2:30 p.m....

New ambulance simulators offer ‘profound’ learning opportunity

For paramedics and emergency medical technicians, patient assessments are the key to everything....

Springfield officers join University Police Department

“I do solemnly swear to faithfully perform the duties of such office and to enforce the laws of...

MSSU inks deal to host TSA’s 2019 state conference

More than 800 middle- and high-school students and teachers will call Missouri Southern their...

Winter commencement set for Dec. 15

Nearly 400 students will be awarded degrees during the winter commencement ceremony at 10 a.m....

Southern Lights activities set for Dec. 5

Make plans to welcome the holiday season during the annual Southern Lights event, set for 5:30...

Adkins, Martin honored with faculty emeritus status

Two members of the Math Department – one current and another retired – have been approved for...

Amber Mintert named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Amber Mintert, assistant professor of art, has been named Higher Education Art Educator of the...

Gary Nodler to be honored as 2018 Webster Medallion recipient

Former State Sen. Gary Nodler will be honored with the Richard M. Webster Medallion during a...

Dobson recognized by state registrars association

“The chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” It’s a phrase that Cheryl Dobson says came to...

Ribbon Cutting for Lion Co-op

76 days. That’s the amount of time it took the newly formed food pantry on campus – the Lion Co-op...

Renovations underway in Leggett & Platt Athletic Center

The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center is receiving some long-overdue renovations. Upgrades to...

Student Success Center website receives national award

The Student Success Center at Missouri Southern has received national recognition for its website....

Plans underway for annual Angel Tree program

It’s a full tree, awaiting the support of some full hearts. Sponsored by Staff Senate’s Community...

MSSU trumpet player performs at California music festival

Music has always been part of Mansa Campbell’s life. His father was a blues guitarist, so it was...

Homecoming contest, royalty winners announced

Winners of the annual homecoming contests and royalty court have been announced. The Kinesiology...

MSSU, KCU faculty attend research collaboration event

The rules were simple – presenters had to keep it short and sweet, allotted just four minutes to...

MSSU trumpet player invited to perform at music festival

Music has always been part of Mansa Campbell’s life. His father was a blues guitarist, so it was...

Sherwood Speaker Series to feature presentation by Dr. Megan Bever

The Civil War remains a defining chapter in our nation’s history, and the strategic significance...

Southern Theatre to present ‘Ghosts’

Southern Theatre will present “Ghosts” by Henrik Ibsen at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, through...

Board approves salary increases, Lion’s Share disbursement

Salary increases and a new Lion’s Share distribution were announced during the September...

Art Student’s Work Selected for National Competition

Sydney Pierce, a senior studio art candidate from Joplin, recently had an oil painting selected...

Departments, RSOs to team for Homecoming contest

Individual departments and registered student organizations will combine their Homecoming spirit...

Modern Language Lab undergoes renovation

It’s been a fixture on the third floor of Webster Hall since the 1990s, and now the Language Lab...

MSSU and KCU students partner for health fair

Students working toward a career in healthcare will join with students from the Kansas City...

University sets new mission, vision and values

Following last fall’s series of stakeholder engagement sessions and online surveys, the university...

Campus hears inspiring ‘welcome back’ message

Nicole Lynn opened with the story of a young girl. A girl from Tulsa, Okla., who grew up in...

Yours to Lose welcomes new cohort of pre-med students

The start of the Fall 2018 semester brought in the second cohort for the “Yours to...

Variety of welcome-back activities planned

With students set to start moving in on Thursday, the campus is prepared to welcome everyone back...

Make plans to attend Aug. 17 Welcome Back meeting

Employees will have an opportunity to receive important updates about campus priorities and...

Musical chemistry: Garoutte shares vocal duties during biennial conference concert

When Al D. Hyde and the Key Tones take the stage, their audience absorbs the musical energy,...

Making an impact: Ashli Turner, ’12, to compete in Miss Black USA pageant

“A voice for education.” That’s how Ashli Turner hopes to be seen as she takes the stage as the...

International relations: Billy Lewis, ’18, completes internship with Embassy of Japan

The idea of missing commencement ceremonies on May 12 didn’t seem like it would be a big deal. But...

Lion Cub Academy offers free week of childcare to employees

If you’re looking for a fun and educational childcare option this academic year, The Lion...

Donor-funded videoboard at MSSU’s Fred Hughes Stadium to be one of the largest in Div. II

The action on the turf at Missouri Southern’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium will soon be larger...

Nixon Hall beginning to take shape

With summer in full swing, progress on Missouri Southern’s newest addition is growing...

Simulation Center receives state-of-the-art upgrades

The scenarios may be simulated, but it’s an experience that will help save lives in the real...

A real blast: Fourth of July event gets positive response from organizers

While he had taken his family in previous years to watch the city fireworks show from...

Michael Sanders named new Dean of Admissions

The Admissions Department at Missouri Southern will be under new leadership with the hiring of...

Student Success Center receives assessment award

The Student Success Center is the recipient of the annual Excellence in Assessment Award. The...

Gilbert-Saunders receives 2018 Excellence in Education award

Dr. Lynell Gilbert-Saunders, an associate professor of chemistry at Missouri Southern, was the...

MSSU names Michael Sanders as Dean of Admissions

The Admissions Department at Missouri Southern will be under new leadership with the hiring of...

Live music, fireworks planned for city’s Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Joplin will hold its annual Fourth of July Celebration at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. The...

True Beelievers: Hives on prairie land produce research opportunities

Khye Hill is decked out in white coveralls and clutching a metal container, from which white smoke...

A Note From the President: Dr. Alan D. Marble, Class of 1979

As a student at Missouri Southern back in the 1970s, I never dreamed that I would one day have the...

Summer enrollment up at Missouri Southern

Enrollment for summer classes is up 6 percent over 2017 at Missouri Southern. A total of 2,064...

Following the Evidence: Criminal Justice chairman appears on Investigation Discovery series

It’s not a matter of who’s guilty or who isn’t. When Dr. Tim Wilson examines a crime scene, guilt...

Voices of Southern: Richard Schooler

Over the last several years, the concept of interprofessional education has become a point of...

Wendell Redden to be inducted into Newspaper Hall of Fame

When it came to athletics, Wendell Redden was “absolutely devoted” to Missouri Southern. “All of...

Spring 2018 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List has been released for the Spring 2018 semester at Missouri Southern State...

Students study international business in China

Students from the Plaster School of Business are participating in a 13-day trip to China to learn...

Gardening, walks among summer activities for Lion Cub Academy

The arrival of summer means spending time enjoying outdoor activities, and that certainly holds...

MODoT project will help make campus more pedestrian friendly

While the dirt-filled holes, orange cones and tape certainly aren’t an attractive sight, the work...

Statement on higher-education budget approved by Missouri’s General Assembly

Missouri lawmakers in both the House and Senate have voted to provide stable funding to the...

Retiring faculty members to carry ceremonial commencement mace

Two retiring instructors have been selected to carry the ceremonial mace during Spring 2018...

MOSOunds | Episode VII: A passion for service – The legacy of Annie Baxter

The MOSOunds podcast is produced the office of University Relations & Marketing. Listen to the...

Faculty, students receive Writing Excellence Awards

Two faculty members and six students at Missouri Southern have been announced as winners of the...

MSSU Board of Governors approves tuition increase

In a response to a more than decade-long trend of decreasing state appropriations, the Missouri...

Dental department establishes Alumni Wall

A new Dental Hygiene Alumni Wall at Missouri Southern State University honors graduates of the...

2018 Research Symposium winners announced

Winners have been announced for the 2018 Student Research Symposium, held April 25. More than 30...

Students to showcase work during 2018 Research Symposium

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their research beyond the classroom during the 2018...

Annie Baxter Award nominees to be honored May 2

Finalists for the 2018 Annie Baxter Award will be honored and the recipient announced during a...

Missouri Southern presents Academic Achievement awards

The annual Academic Achievement Recognition ceremony was held Wednesday, April 25. The ceremony...

Pride and Purpose Day

Pride and Purpose Day will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 in the North End Zone...

Focus on student achievements

The annual Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 25...

Archer named dean of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Marsi Archer has been named the new dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Missouri...

Hopkins earns lifetime certification

Stephanie Hopkins, Director of the Student Success Center, is the recipient of a Level IV Learning...

Student groups to share displays for Diversity Day

A variety of student organizations will present table displays in celebration of Diversity Day...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of April 9

Event to focus on student writing, digital posters

The Teaching and Learning Committee and the Writing Committee will host an event focusing on...

ODK conducting canned food drive

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is currently hosting a canned food drive as part of...

Library will be Fostering Hope in April

The George A. Spiva Library is participating in a Fostering Hope fundraiser throughout the month...

Spring Career Fair set for April 4

Students and alumni of Missouri Southern State University will have the opportunity to network...

Rhoads named assistant director of Career Services

Shakira Rhoads has been selected as the new assistant director for the Career Services office at...

World Music & Cuisine Festival set for April 7

The fifth annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...

Sophomore Day to give high-school students a taste of college life

Nearly 1,200 high-school sophomores from around the area will gather for the fourth annual...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of March 26

Panel discussion planned for Women’s History Month

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will present a Women’s History Month lunch and...

LCA plans Book Fair for March 26-30

The Lion Cub Academy will host a Scholastic Book Fair from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,...

Card Services announces Spring Break hours

The Campus Card Services office has announced its hours for the week of Spring Break. The office...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of March 19

Seminar on Cyber Awareness set for March 30

Missouri Southern’s Small Business & Technology Development Center will present a Cyber...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of March 12

Dean of Education candidate on campus tomorrow

Dr. Suzanne Hull, a candidate for the position of Dean of the School of Education at Missouri...

Terry to perform in concert tonight

The MSSU Music Department is proud to present guest artist pianist Dr. Jason Terry in recital at...

Frankenstein Week concludes

Frankenstein Week at Missouri Southern wraps up tonight with a Gala Reception for the Scary Story...

Nominations sought for annual leadership and service awards

The Student Affairs Office and Omicron Delta Kappa are seeking nominations for the 27th annual...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of March 5

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Webcast to offer tips on mindful leadership

HR Training will present a live webcast entitled “Mindful Leadership” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday,...

MSSU to host annual STEM competition

Students from across Southwest Missouri will compete in science, technology, engineering and...

Donations, volunteers sought for Dress to Impress

The fourth annual Dress to Impress clothing drive, sponsored by the Career Services office, is now...

Belk to offer ITS Friday presentation on Feb. 23

Brad Belk, Missouri Southern’s community historian, will offer the next ITS Friday presentation at...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of Feb. 19

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Army to bring STEM Truck to campus Feb. 19

The U.S. Army STEM Interactive Truck will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in...

Deadline for Writing Excellence Awards is Feb. 16

The nomination deadline for the 11th annual Writing Excellence Awards is Friday, Feb. 16....

Radiology Club offers dodgeball fundraiser

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a dodgeball tournament on Saturday, Feb....

Judges sought for annual History Day competition

Volunteer judges are sought to assist with the annual History Day competition, which is set for...

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of Feb. 12

Submissions sought for 2018 Student Research Symposium

The 2018 Missouri Southern Student Research Symposium is now accepting applications. The Symposium...

KGCS recognized by Joplin City Council

The Joplin City Council has recognized Missouri Southern’s television station for providing more...

Physical Plant Calendar | Week of February 5

‘Geostorm’ to screen Feb. 8-9

“Geostorm” will be screened by the Campus Activities Board at 2:30, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday,...

Safe Zone training to be offered Feb. 28

The next Safe Zone training session has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Room 356...

Film noir symposium set for Feb. 6

A symposium on French “film noir” (dark film) will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Missouri Southern...

National Guard to host physical training event

The Missouri National Guard is inviting the campus and local community to a one-hour workout at 9...

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of January 22

Visiting Writers Series to feature author Anne Valente

Praised by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as an “ambitious author to watch,” Anne Valente will speak...

Physical plant calendar | Week of January 15

Spiva Library announces new digital lending service

Spiva Library has announced a new digital service that allows access to e-books and audiobooks...

Welcome Back meeting set for Jan. 12

All employees are encouraged to attend the Welcome Back meeting scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, in...

Players announced for Cardinals Caravan stop

The players and emcee for the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan stop at Missouri Southern State...

KGCS to televise home conference basketball games

Area basketball fans will be able to see the Missouri Southern men’s and women’s basketball teams...

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan to visit MSSU on Jan. 13

The annual St. Louis Cardinals Caravan will make a stop in Joplin at noon Saturday, Jan. 13 in...

Physical Plant Calendar | week of Jan 1

Employee brunch scheduled for Dec. 21

All campus personnel are invited to attend the 2017 Staff Appreciation and Years of Service...

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of Dec 18

Theater students pass technical arts examination

Several students from Missouri Southern’s Theater Department recently took and passed an Essential...

Winter commencement to be held Dec. 16

Winter commencement ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Leggett &...

Variety of Kinesiology 101 classes available

If you’re looking for a one-hour class to complete your schedule or just a way to fit more...

Wellness Incentive Program open to all employees

Do you want to earn $300 off your health insurance premiums and jumpstart your New Year’s...

Campus mail schedule change announced

Due to the start of the holiday break, Office Services has announced a change to the campus mail...

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of December 11

Student Research Symposium scheduled for April 25

The 2018 Missouri Southern Student Research Symposium will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday,...

Nominations sought for Outstanding Teacher, Advisor awards

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Teacher and Advisor awards for the Fall 2017-Spring...

Show features artwork by littlest Lions

The Lion Cub Academy Art Show is currently on display in Spiva Library. The exhibit, which will be...

Capeci announced as director of Spiva Library

James Capeci has been announced as the permanent director of Spiva Library. Capeci, a member of...

Comfort dogs to visit campus Dec. 11-12

With the stress of Finals Week nearly upon us, we could all use a little comfort. The Student...

Annual Southern Media Showcase set for Dec. 7

The 21st annual Southern Media Showcase will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, on the Missouri Southern...

Southern Lights set for Dec. 6

The 11th annual Southern Lights will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, on the Oval...

Volunteers needed for Angel Tree event

The annual Angel Tree program – presented by the MSSU Community Service Committee and Staff Senate...

The Game Plan: Let’s boost our training numbers!

Currently, 52% of campus employees have completed all five GGOE training modules now available....

HR Training to offer retirement information sessions

HR Training has partnered with VALIC, a leader in administering tax-favored retirement programs,...

Missouri Southern student dies following multi-vehicle accident

Vivian Vu, a sophomore at Missouri Southern State University, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov....

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Alumni Center to host Boutique Bonanza on Nov. 28

Searching for the perfect holiday gift for someone special? Don’t miss the Boutique Bonanza, set...

Holiday auction to benefit MSSU scholarships

The local chapter of the American Association for University Women will host a holiday auction on...

Services held for Dr. Wayne Harrell

Dr. Wayne A. Harrell, 84, of Joplin, passed away on Nov. 11 following an illness. Harrell was born...

Southern Summit begins Wednesday

Southern Summit starts tomorrow! Have you registered to attend? This two-day professional...

Diversity committee announces volunteer service award

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee plans to reward the student organization with the highest...

Food sensitivity focus of next Live Well Luncheon

Dr. David Gross from Carlson Chiropractic will be the featured speaker during the Live Well...

Southern Symphony Orchestra to present concert of ‘International Favorites!’

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of “International Favorites!” at 7:30 p.m....

Physical Plant Calendar : Week of November 13

Webinar to offer spending survival guide

The holidays shouldn’t be a battle, but sometimes they can sure feel like it. Help make this year...

Workshop to focus on South Korean exports

Doug Evans, an international trade manager with the Missouri Department of Economic Development,...

Nominees sought for Superior Service Awards

Do you know a professional or classified staff member who diligently works to show RESPECT TO THE...

Angel Tree to make holiday brighter for MSSU families

The MSSU Community Service Committee and Staff Senate is once again hosting an Angel Tree for our...

Career Services offers Networking 101

The Career Services office, in partnership with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young...

Southern Summit: Don’t forget to RSVP for lunch/keynote speakers

Southern Summit is just a week away, have you registered to attend? The reservation deadline for...

Adopt an Angel for the Holidays

The MSSU Community Service Committee and Staff Senate is once again hosting an Angel Tree for our...

Students, faculty inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa chapter

Forty-seven students and two faculty members were recently inducted into the Golden Crest Circle...

Physical Plant Calendar: November 6

Open enrollment efforts a success

The HR Department would like to thank all campus personnel for their efforts in making this year’s...

Sessions to highlight College & University Retirement Plan

The College & University Retirement Plan (CURP) is a featured retirement option for Missouri...

Korean consul general to speak at MSSU on Nov. 10

The Honorable Jong-Kook Lee, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago, will speak on...

Student-athletes deliver canned goods to local shelter

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

Omicron Delta Kappa to host annual coat drive

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is set to begin their 10th annual One Warm Coat...

Top 10 reasons to attend Southern Summit

Southern Summit is just a few weeks away – are you going? With more than 30 educational sessions...

Muslim students to speak during diversity forum

The Fall Diversity and Inclusion Forum is set for noon Thursday, Nov. 9, in the North End Zone...

Physical plant calendar: Week of October 30

Dr. David Penning to offer ITS Friday program on Oct. 27

David Penning will offer the next ITS Friday presentation at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the...

Annual Safe Halloween event set for Oct. 31

Residence Life will host the annual Safe Halloween event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in...

Open enrollment ends Oct. 31

If you have not logged into Cigna’s online benefit enrollment portal, www.EnrollForBenefits.com,...

Nominations sought for Beacon of Hope Service Award

Nominations for the second annual Dr. Al Cade Beacon of Hope Service Award are due by Wednesday,...

Quarterly Coffee set for Friday, Oct. 27

The next Quarterly Coffee/New Employee welcome is set for 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in Room 309...

Exhibit, reception dates changed for Spiva exhibit

The current exhibit of sculptures and ceramics by artist Jeff Johnson has been extended until...

Open enrollment ends Oct. 31

This year employees will make their 2018 medical, dental, vision, flex and dependent care...

MOST sessions offer info on college savings plans

Do you have an up-and-coming college student under your roof? Looking for ways to save for that...

Students sought for Diversity Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is seeking three students to serve on the committee for the...

Southern Summit set for Nov. 15-16

Curious about enhancing classroom learning? Interested in advising athletes? Want to become an...

MSSU board approves plan to combine tuition and fees

Missouri Southern students will no longer be saddled with additional fees on top of their tuition,...

Fish fry, Rod Smith visit planned by Athletics Department

The Missouri Southern Athletics Department has announced two upcoming events that are open to the...

Dental hygiene students to teach kids importance of having healthy smiles

More than 90 children will learn about the importance of creating Healthy Lion Smiles during a...

Live Well Luncheon set for Oct. 26

Dr. Jay Danto will talk about osteopathic manipulative medicine as well as acupuncture, treatments...

VALIC sessions to cover retirement topics

HR Training has partnered with VALIC, a leader in administering tax-favored retirement programs,...

Brown Bag session to highlight workplace bullying

Have you ever worked for a bully? A bully in the workplace can lead to emotional strain and affect...

Cigna one-on-one meetings set for Oct. 23

Have questions about your health care coverage or want more information about Cigna client...

United Way campaign to conclude Friday

The annual United Way fundraising campaign, which kicked off on Oct. 2, will conclude on Friday,...

Board of Governors schedules meeting for Oct. 20

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in the Boardroom in Billingsly Student Center. In addition to the regular meeting, the board’s Budget Audit Committee will meet at...

Muslim students at MSSU to share significance of hijab

The Muslim Student Union at Missouri Southern State University will present Hijab Day from 11 a.m....

2017 Faculty Staff Campaign continues

The 2017 Missouri Southern Faculty and Staff Campaign is in full swing. Many of you have already...

Physical Plant Calendar October 16

United Way campaign helps Joplin Association for the Blind

Among the area organizations benefitting from your contributions to the United Way is the Joplin...

Open enrollment assistance available

Have you selected your 2018 medical, dental, vision, flex and dependent care elections yet? Open...

Applications sought for Angel Tree program

The MSSU Community Service Committee and Staff Senate will once again host an Angel Tree for...

Lecture to put North Korean history into modern perspective

North Korea is often portrayed as a “rogue state” and “unpredictable,” but...

Physical Plant Calendar October 9

Legal Aid among organizations benefited by United Way contributions

A longtime United Way agency, Legal Aid of Western Missouri is one of several area organizations...

Southern Symphony Orchestra to feature Concerto/Aria competition winners

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will open its 2017-18 season with a program featuring winners of...

Missouri Southern sees enrollment growth in multiple areas

Fall enrollment numbers at Missouri Southern point to another positive year, according to data...

Submission period opens for literary magazine

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 edition of bordertown – Missouri Southern’s...

Annual United Way campaign kicks off

The annual United Way fundraising campaign kicked off on Oct. 2 and will continue through Friday,...

Cigna begins open enrollment period

Thanks to Cigna’s online portal, employees will now be able to make their 2018 medical, dental,...

Physical Plant Calendar October 2

Homecoming Award Recipients to speak on campus

2017 MSSU Outstanding Alum Emily (Petty) Dredd and 2017 Distinguished Alum Matt Hall will speak on...

Deadline extended for Service Champ Award nominations

The start of the semester is a busy time for everyone. Due to that fact, the Staff Senate...

Live Well Luncheon set for Thursday, Sept. 28

The next Live Well Luncheon will be offered at noon Thursday, Sept. 28, in Room 309 of Billingsly...

Bestselling author Alan Lightman to speak

The Honors Program will host a visit by theoretical physicist and best-selling novelist Alan...

Renowned artist to offer presentation at Missouri Southern

The Art Department and the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Missouri Southern will...

Strategic Planning sessions continue; online survey available

Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan feedback sessions are planned for Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday,...

Physical Plant Calendar: September 25

Honorees announced for The Chart Hall of Fame

Three Pulitzer Prize winners, a five-time Emmy Award recipient and a longtime adviser will...

Emily Dredd, Matt Hall and Roderique family slated for Homecoming honors

The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Missouri Southern State University has announced...

Missouri Southern student dies following accident

A Missouri Southern State University student has passed away due to injuries sustained in an...

Industrial Engineering Technology program reaccredited by ABET

The Bachelor’s of Science degree program in Industrial Engineering Technology at Missouri Southern...

Presentation to spotlight Korean cuisine

Hungry for some Korean barbecue or sushi? “You Just Can’t Stop Indulging in Korean Food” will be...

RSVP sought for Live Well Luncheon on Sept. 28

The next Live Well Luncheon is set for Thursday, Sept. 28, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student...

Free flu shots to include Walmart gift cards

A free flu shot event will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Room 243...

I-Corps meeting rescheduled for Sept. 27

The I-Corps informational meeting originally scheduled for Aug. 31 has been rescheduled for 4 p.m....

Brown bag session to discuss mental health

Why is it so hard to talk about mental health? The stigma, myths and misconceptions will be...

Millennials and retirement to be focus of VALIC sessions

HR Training has partnered with VALIC, a leader in administering tax-favored retirement programs,...

MOSO Monday to spotlight Reynolds Hall

The newly renovated Reynolds Hall will be in the spotlight during MOSO Monday at 5:30 p.m. Monday,...

Your feedback needed for new MSSU Strategic Plan

Over the next two weeks, faculty and staff will have multiple opportunities to give their feedback...

Degree Works celebration set for Sept. 18

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Degree Works Celebration on Monday, Sept. 18,...

Homecoming contest deadlines approaching

Homecoming is right around the corner (Sept. 29-30) and deadlines have been set for participation...

Staff Senate to meet Sept. 13

The Staff Senate is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Boardroom on the third...

Teacher Education raising funds for school impacted by Hurricane Harvey

In an effort to offer assistance to some of those affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Teacher...

Safe Zone training set for Sept. 19

The Safe Zone Committee has scheduled its next training session for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19,...

Board of Governors schedules meeting for Sept. 15

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15,...

CAB plans 9/11 memorial

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the Campus Activities Board will read the names...

Meetings to detail changes to MSSU’s insurance program

All campus personnel are invited to join representatives from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and...

Sessions to offer Hire-A-Lion walk-through

Have you seen the new Hire-A-Lion job posting portal? Now is your chance! Join Alex Gandy,...

Dr. Sheena Greitens to discuss North Korea during MSSU visit

Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, co-director of the Institute for Korean Studies at the University of...

Spiva exhibit focuses on cultural traditions

“Portraits: The Influence of Tradition,” a solo exhibition sculpture and painting by artist Sohail...

Nominations sought for ODK

Nominations are sought for the Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, a premier honor society...

Physical Plant Calendar: September 4

Degree Works to roll out on Sept. 6

The Registrar’s Office at Missouri Southern will roll out the Degree Works audit system on...

TIAA financial consultant to visit campus

One-on-one sessions with TIAA financial consultant Melvin Ballenger will be offered on Wednesday,...

The Game Plan: GGOE video, huddle rhythms and more

Welcome back, everyone! Our Great Game of Education initiative has made great strides over the...

VALIC sessions to address retirement topics

HR Training has partnered with VALIC, a leader in administering tax-favored retirement programs,...

Lucas Farley sworn in as UPD police officer

Lucas Farley was officially sworn in as the newest officer in the University Police Department...

Applications available for Disney internship program

Applications are now being accepted for the Disney College Program – a partnership with the...

RSVPs sought for Live Well Luncheon

MSSU Wellness will host the first Live Well Luncheon of the new school year at noon Thursday, Aug....

Mass Band Day planned at Missouri Southern

Nearly 800 area high-school students will take the field with the Lion Pride Marching Band for a...

Major/Minor Fair set for Oct. 4

Mark your calendars for the Major/Minor Fair, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday,...

Mentalist Chris Carter to perform Aug. 29

Mentalist Chris Carter will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Webster Hall’s Corley...

Physical plant Calendar : August 28

Lectures to focus on Korean culture, tourism and religion

Writer, teacher and world traveler Gary Wintz will deliver three lectures as part of the Korea...

MSSU Broadcast Notes: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

An interview with Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern State University, and live...

Training sessions scheduled for Degree Works audit system

The Registrar’s Office at Missouri Southern will roll out the Degree Works audit system on...

Retirement party, Game Day Gathering set for Aug. 31

All employees are invited to a retirement party for Sharon Odem, hosted by Alan and Lori Marble,...

Video of Welcome Back meeting available

For those who were unable to attend the All-Employee Welcome Back meeting on Aug. 18, a video of...

Nominations sought for Southern Service Champ Award

The Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Southern Service Champ Award for the Jul 1 – Sept....

Fall Kickoff Event, Sallie Beard dedication set for Saturday, Aug. 26

The Missouri Southern Athletic Department will host its 2017 Fall Kickoff on Saturday, August...

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of Aug. 21

Board of Governors to meet Monday, Aug. 21

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21,...

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...

Program to focus on technical entrepreneurship

A crash course in technical entrepreneurship for researchers, students and alumni will be offered...

Super Leaders program rebranded as Southern Leadership Academy

The Office of Career Services and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network...

All-employee meeting, celebration to be held Aug. 18

Mark your calendars: The All-Employee Welcome Back meeting is set for 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Aug....

Missouri Southern State University prepares for new semester

A variety of events are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17 – Sunday, Aug. 20, in preparation for the...

Spiva exhibit showcases students’ ‘Reflections of Korea’

A new exhibit opening Monday, Aug. 14, at Missouri Southern’s Spiva Art Gallery will showcase work...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of August 14

MSSU Greek members bring home awards, make charitable donation

The Pi-Eta chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity brought back several awards during the national...

Green Coat Ceremony planned for inaugural Yours to Lose cohort

A Green Coat Ceremony for the future physicians making up the inaugural Yours to Lose cohort will...

Dr. David Penning to present during ITS Friday on Oct. 27

Dr. David Penning, from the Department of Biology & Environmental Health, will present “Why’d...

The Game Plan: There is still time to catch up.

The start of the fall semester is just a few weeks away, and with it will come some new offerings...

Final summer massage sessions scheduled

The last two employee massage sessions have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,...

‘Newsmakers’ to feature distance learning, athletics news

With the start of the fall semester just a few weeks away, upcoming episodes of “Newmakers” on...

Missouri Southern announces Korea Semester events

A celebration of history, culture and cuisine will take place throughout the fall as Missouri...

Appointments open for July 24 masseuse visit

The fall semester is right around the corner, but there’s still time to unwind. A masseuse will be...

Staff Appreciation Cookout set for Aug. 10

The annual Staff Appreciation Cookout will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, on...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of July 17

Degree Works audit system coming this fall

The Registrar’s Office at Missouri Southern will soon roll out the Degree Works audit system!...

Wellness Committee to cover race entry fees

Are you planning to participate in the Mid-Summer Night Fun Run, 5k or 10k on Saturday, July 15?...

HR Training schedules lifestyle, Banner sessions

HR Training has scheduled upcoming sessions to help employees make healthy lifestyle choices and...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of July 10

Physical Plant calendar: Week of July 3

Updated department chair list available

The office of Academic Affairs has compiled an updated list of department chairs and...

RSVP for a free masseuse appointment

Need to relax and unwind a bit? A masseuse will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday,...

Quarterly Coffee planned for June 29

The next Quarterly Coffee is set for 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in Room 309 of Billingsly...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of June 26

Renovations to first floor of Reynolds Hall complete

Renovation work on the first floor of Reynolds Hall has been completed, and students taking summer...

Quarterly Coffee scheduled for June 29

Mark your calendars! The next Quarterly Coffee will be held from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in...

HR Training: Stuck in a rut? Try ‘Exploring New Things’

Have you ever felt you were going through the motions of life, but not really living? Go...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of June 12

HR Training: Discussion to focus on transition services

With the recent implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act as well as...

Staff Senate election results announced

Results have been tabulated for the recent Staff Senate election. The following staff members were...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of May 29

Social work, Show-Me-Gold programs confer honors

Students in the social work and Show-Me-Gold programs at Missouri Southern State University...

MSSU Criminal Justice program recognizes students

The Criminal Justice Department at Missouri Southern State University has recognized Outstanding...

Missouri Southern receives $1 million estate gift

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

Committee announces annual Writing Excellence Awards

The Writing Program Committee at Missouri Southern State University recently announced student and...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of May 22

RSVPs sought for May Wellness Luncheon

The May Wellness Luncheon is scheduled for noon Thursday, May 25, in Room 309 of Billingsly...

The Game Plan: Let’s keep the momentum going!

Our major training modules for the Great Game of Education are up on Blackboard, so if you have...

Training session to reveal ‘Secrets of Happiness’

How happy are you? Do you know how to raise your happy barometer? Getting these and other...

KGCS offers coverage of high-school graduation ceremonies

Students and staff at KGCS-TV will provide live coverage for several upcoming high-school...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of May 15

Masseuse appointments available for May 15 and 23

Need to unwind after a busy semester? A masseuse will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday,...

Wellness to cover Memorial Run entry fees

The Wellness Committee is proud that so many Missouri Southern faculty and staff members...

Banner upgrade training sessions scheduled

This summer, Missouri Southern will upgrade to the new Banner 9 system. Banner is currently used...

Spring commencement ceremonies set for May 13

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

Physical Plant Calendar: Week of May 8

Donors establish $500,000 BKD Endowed Professorship

Present and former partners and employees of the Joplin accounting firm of BKD and other friends...

Stephanie Theis receives 2017 Annie Baxter Award

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

Staff Senate nominations open through May 12

The Staff Senate is seeking nominations for new senators. One professional and three classified...

Student Organization Awards announced

The Student Activities Office at Missouri Southern has announced winners of the second annual...

MSSU presents Academic Achievement awards

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

THE GAME PLAN: Enjoy the sweet taste of victory!

Having reached the second milestone in “Lion Land,” the campus will soon once again enjoy the...

Signing ceremonies slated for future MSSU students

– Students in three area high schools who plan to attend to Missouri Southern State University...

Retirement reception planned for May 11

A retirement reception for members of the Missouri Southern faculty and staff will be held at 3...

Student pottery sale set for May 4-5

The MSSU Ceramics Department and the Southern Clay student group will present the Spring 2017...

Alum to visit campus to promote new book

Natasha Russell, a 2013 graduate of Missouri Southern, will be on campus from 8 to 5 p.m....

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...

Career Services: Annual Engagement preview

HR Training: Retirement planning, Title IX training scheduled

HR Training has scheduled a retirement planning seminar and the monthly Title IX training for next...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of May 1

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...

Southern graduates named Outstanding Beginning Teachers

Mary Black and Brett Dieckhoff were recognized as two of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginning Teachers...

MSSU team wins 2017 Missouri Sputum Bowl

A team of respiratory care students from Missouri Southern State University has taken home top...

Author Garrard Conley to speak Wednesday at MSSU

Garrard Conley, author of the acclaimed memoir “Boy Erased,” will give a special presentation at 7...

Polyphony to feature original poetry, fiction readings

Members of the Department of English and Philosophy will present “Polyphany” – a reading of...

Board of Governors adopts FY 2018 budget

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University adopted an $80.2 million budget for...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of April 24

Students complete Green Dot training

Twelve Missouri Southern students participated in Green Dot Bystander training on Thursday, April...

Ear, nose and throat specialist to speak at Live Well Luncheon

The Employee Live Well Luncheon Series will continue with a presentation by Dr. R. Hilton McDonald...

Masseuse appointments available for April 24, May 8

The MSSU Wellness program knows that you’re working hard and need a break. A masseuse will be...

The Game Plan: Let’s play Lion Land!

Everybody loves games, right? As the Great Game of Education rolls out the new Minigame training...

2017 Research Symposium to showcase student work

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their research beyond the classroom during the 2017...

Twenty initiated into Phi Eta Sigma

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

Step It Up Challenge: We’re almost to the first goal!

The campus has almost reached its first goal in the Step It Up Challenge! Currently, we are at 70...

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...

Sophomore Day 2017 to bring 2,500 students to campus

More than 2,500 area high-school students and teachers will gather on the Missouri Southern campus...

Unwind with a massage April 18-19

Need to destress? MSSU Wellness will once again have a masseuse on campus to help you relax and...

Earth Day Sustainability Conference to be held April 18

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

Brown Bag: Dealing with stress in customer service roles

Dealing with customers can be stressful, especially if those customers are students! A brown bag...

Cigna sessions to highlight EAP services

As an employee of Missouri Southern, you have access to the Cigna Employee Assistance Program...

Board of Governors to meet April 21

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21,...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of April 17

Library offers fine forgiveness for donations

Need to take care of some fines at Spiva Library? The library is currently offering debt...

Students honored during Dolence Awards ceremony

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

Step It Up Challenge: Making Progress!

The campus currently stands at 32 percent of the first goal — 10 million steps. It will take...

Diversity Committee plans April 13 public forum

The Diversity Advisory Committee and the Friendly Immigrant Club will present “Undocumented...

Fraternity plans 48-hour fundraiser for veterans

Members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at Missouri Southern will conduct the annual “No Sleep for...

Dr. Linda Hand to present during ITS Friday on April 14

Dr. Linda Hand, from the Department of Mathematics, will present “Oh, the Places I’ve...

Masseuse to visit campus on April 10

Working hard? Need to unwind a bit? MSSU Wellness will have a masseuse on campus Monday, April 10....

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...

Lions Day planned at Webb City Walmart

Fans of the Lions at Missouri Southern are invited to Lions Day from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 10,...

Registration open for Run with the Pride 5K

The Kinesiology Department will sponsor the fourth annual Run with the Pride 5K on Sunday, 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...

Step It Up Challenge: And we’re off!

The Step It Up Challenge is now underway, with 382,807 steps logged so far. Log your steps and...

Nominations sought for Spencer Bartlett Respect Awards

The Student Affairs Office is accepting nominations for the Spencer Bartlett Respect Awards....

Missouri Southern broadcast notes: April 3-16

The broadcast stations at Missouri Southern State University have shared programming information...

Wellness launches Step It Up Challenge

At Missouri Southern, your wellness is important to us. We want to make sure all university...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of April 3

Foundation to honor donors and scholarship recipients

A reception honoring 2017 Missouri Southern Foundation scholarship recipients and donors will take...

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...

Registration open for Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, to be held June...

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...

Student Loan Forgiveness Lunch and Learn set for April 7

Student loan forgiveness will be the topic of a Lunch and Learn session at noon Friday, April 7,...

HR Training: Sessions to cover personal investment, applicant tracking

Personal investment and applicant tracking will be the focus of three upcoming sessions offered by...

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...

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...

RSVPs sought for monthly Live Well Luncheon

The monthly Live Well Luncheon is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in Room 309 of...

Chair massages available Monday in Ummel

The Employee Wellness Program will station a masseuse in each campus building throughout the...

Board approves new tuition rate; hears reports on academic excellence

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

Physical Plant calendar: Week of March 20

The Physical Plant has provided its calendar for the week of March 20.

Missouri Southern broadcast notes: March 20-April 2

The broadcast stations at Missouri Southern State University continue to provide programming of...

Reminder: Spring Break hours

Missouri Southern will be on Spring Break the week of March 20. The work week will be from 8 a.m....

HR Training: Disrupting Negativity and Creating Positive Beliefs

Negative thoughts: We all have them. They can drain our energy, cause us to lose focus and in some...

Student Research Symposium applications due by March 27

The 2017 Missouri Southern Student Research Symposium is accepting applications through March 27....

Event helps students Dress to Impress

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

Nominate someone today for Southern Service Champ Award

Do you know of someone who should be recognized for their service and dedication to campus? The...

Regional History Day winners announced

Photo credit: The Joplin Globe Below is a link to results from the annual Region 6 History Day,...

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...

Spring concert set for March 16

The Music Department at Missouri Southern will present a “Spring Dawning” concert on Thursday,...

HR Training: A Day of Personal Investment

Warren Buffet once said, “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after...

HR Training: Sessions planned on Clear Company system

On March 1, Southern implemented the use of Clear Company, a web-based applicant tracking system....

Board of Governors sets meeting for March 17

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17,...

Carthage to be featured on KGCS-TV programs

Two new programs airing the week of March 12 on KGCS-TV will focus on the past and present of the...

French film festival to begin March 16

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

Workshop to spotlight ‘Technology for Writing in the Disciplines’

The Writing Program Committee and the Teaching and Learning Committee will offer a workshop from 2...

The Game Plan: A drum roll, if you please ….

The wait is over – Finance Part 3 is now available online! If you’re new to the Great Game of...

Brad Modlin to read from latest book

Dr. Brad Modlin, a member of the English Department faculty, will present a reading at 7 p.m....

PSB to host MOSO Monday on March 6

The Robert W. Plaster School of Business will host the next MOSO Monday event at 5:30 p.m. Monday,...

MSSU to host Regional History Day event on March 10

The Social Sciences Department at Missouri Southern State University will host the annual Region 6...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of March 6

The Physical Plant has provided its calendar for the week of March 6.

Southern Theatre presents ‘Great Alphabet Adventure’

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

KGCS/KXMS Broadcast Notes – March 5-18

New programming, student work to support community agencies and new production software for the...

Hopkins, Thompson present at national FYE conference

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

Nominations sought for Dolence Awards

The Student Affairs Office and Omicron Delta Kappa are seeking nominations from the campus...

HR Training: Medical inquiries, hiring practices focus of sessions

Upcoming HR Training sessions aimed a supervisors and managers will cover disability-related...

Missouri Southern to host archery shootout

Local schools will participate in the Academy Outdoors Shootout from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Feb. 27

The Physical Plant has provided its calendar for the week of Feb. 20.

HR Training: Sessions on retirement planning and monthly Title IX training scheduled

A Day of Retirement Planning and Prep According to a recent poll conducted by the Economic Policy...

Brett Meeker hired as Director of Concurrent Enrollment

Brett Meeker has joined the university as Director of Concurrent Enrollment, overseeing the...

Chelsea Conley named Director of Donor Relations

Chelsea Conley, Carl Junction, has accepted the position of Director of Donor Relations at...

Wellness Expo set for March 1

The Annual Wellness Expo will be held from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in BSC’s Connor...

Dress to Impress clothing donations, volunteers needed

Dress to Impress, the annual professional clothing giveaway, is set for Wednesday, March 15, in...

Career Services: Job postings and events

Missouri Southern’s Hire a Lion program currently has 298 job postings. Please help Career...

Renowned photographer to exhibit Auschwitz photography

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

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Feb. 20

The Physical Plant has provided its calendar for the week of Feb. 20.

The Game Plan: 50 Shades of GGOE

Well, hello there. Chocolates? Really, you shouldn’t have. Come in; make yourself comfortable...

HR Training: Sessions on creativity, budgeting and communication scheduled

HR Training has announced three upcoming training sessions. ‘Creativity 101’...

Kappa Alpha Order chapter wins excellence award

The Delta Pi chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at Missouri Southern received the Samuel Zenas Ammen...

KGCS/KXMS Broadcast Notes – Feb. 18-March 3

Students at Missouri Southern’s KGCS-TV and KXMS Radio continue to gain hands-on experience...

Career Services shares job postings, event schedule

Missouri Southern’s Hire a Lion program currently has 298 job postings. Please help Career...

Black Student Union to celebrate Spirit Week

The Missouri Southern Black Student Union will celebrate Spirit Week with a week of activities...

New fitness classes offered at Rec Center

Two new fitness classes will be offered beginning Monday, Feb. 13, in the Beimdiek Recreation...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Feb. 13

The Physical Plant has shared its calendar for the week of Feb. 13.

HR Training schedules retirement planning

According to a recent poll conducted by the Economic Policy Institute, nearly half of today’s...

URM to offer monthly Omni Update session

University Relations & Marketing has teamed-up with HR Training to host a monthly OmniUpdate...

Chamber Singers to open for Nordic Voices

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

RSVPs sought for Live Well Luncheon

February’s Live Well Luncheon will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Room 309...

Chinese school delegation to tour MSSU

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

Broadcast Notes: Feb. 5-18

The spring semester is underway, and communication students at Missouri Southern are developing...

HR Training: Care for the Caregiver

In 1985, author Jo Horne created a Caregiver Bill of Rights in her book, “Caregiving: Helping an...

HR Training: Making Tax Returns Less Taxing

Is there any obligation that causes more anxiety than filing out your tax return? For many people...

The Game Plan: Let’s create some MOSOlutions!

We heard your comments and suggestions during the live training modules for the Great Game of...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Jan. 30

The Physical Plant has shared its calendar for the week of Jan. 30

Lee Pound receives Athena Leadership Award

Lee Elliff Pound, director of the Missouri Southern Alumni Association, was the recipient of the...

Free personal training class offered at rec center

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

HR Training: Exploring the Untapped Talent Pool

According to the U.S Census Bureau, nearly 1 in 5 Americans have some kind of disability. However,...

Monthly Title IX training scheduled

HR Training will offer the monthly Title IX training from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in BSC...

Board of Governors, committee meetings set for Jan. 25

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan....

Michelle Wood joins Development team at Missouri Southern

Michelle Wood has joined the staff of the Office of Development at Missouri Southern as Director...

Faculty, staff help needed for Super Leaders recruitment

Career Services is seeking help from faculty and staff members to recruit students for the Spring...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Jan. 23

The Physical Plant has shared its work schedule for the week of Jan. 23.

Biology Club to host blood drive

The MSSU Biology Club will team with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for a blood drive...

Spiva to host artists’ collaborative exhibit

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

HR Training: How to Manage Employees With Unseen Disabilities and Impairments

As part of a supervisor-level informational series, the HR Training Department will host...

HR Training: Communicate Through Conflict

Do you know how to approach a difficult conversation, navigate a potentially heated debate, or...

Flu shots available in Willcoxon Health Center

With the start of the Spring semester, the Willcoxon Health Center is beginning to see some cases...

Athletics to host MOSO Trivia Night

The Athletics Department at Missouri Southern State University will host the fifth annual MOSO...

Heart health to be topic of Live Well Lunch Series event

The next Live Well Luncheon will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, January 26th, in Room...

‘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,...

The Game Plan: Measuring our success

Thanks again to everyone who helped us win our first university-wide minigame! Our GGOE training...

Annual K-12 Art Show on display in Spiva

The annual K-12 Art Show is now open and will run through Thursday, Jan. 19 at Spiva Art Gallery....

Cigna to host info sessions

All university personnel are invited to participate in a number of insurance-focused events hosted...

MSSU announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been...

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...

Cardinals Caravan plans Jan. 14 stop at MSSU

The annual St. Louis Cardinals Caravan will return to Joplin at noon Saturday, Jan. 14, in Taylor...

Annual MLK breakfast, Day of Service planned

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service will be held Monday, Jan. 16....

Committee announces Writing Excellence Award details

The Writing Program Committee is seeking student and faculty nominations for the 10th annual...

Wellness announces Live Well Luncheon lineup

MSSU Wellness has announced the Spring 2017 lineup for the Live Well Luncheon Series. The Live...

Sigma Pi awarded Fall 2016 Greek Laurel

The Campus Activities Board has announced that the Brothers of Sigma Pi are the recipients of the...

Dr. Richard Schooler publishes book on ‘Achieving Success with a Plan’

Drawing on his experience transitioning from a two-decade career as a physician to healthcare...

Joplin Tomorrow to fund ‘Yours to Lose’ scholarships

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

Campus mail schedule change announced for Dec. 22

Office Services has announced a change to the campus mail schedule due to the start of the holiday break. Because of the short work day on Thursday, Dec. 22, campus mail will be delivered before 10 a.m. No outgoing mail will be...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Dec. 12

The Physical Plant has provided its calendar for the week of Dec. 12.

Parking changes announced for Commencement

University officials have announced changes to the parking areas surrounding Leggett & Platt...

Survey input sought to develop wellness program

Missouri Southern would like your input to help develop and improve our Employee Wellness Program. As the concept of wellness may mean different things to different people, the purpose of this survey is to obtain your input and...

Julie Wengert named Dean of Student Success and Support

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

Web Time Entry is up and running

Web Time Entry (WTE) is a web-based application that collects time and attendance information for hourly employees. On Nov. 26, Missouri Southern implemented WTE for all bi-weekly employees, allowing classified personnel to...

Register for Building Personal Resiliency session

HR Training will offer a session on Building Personal Resiliency from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday,...

RSVP for Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Brunch

Please join us for the annual Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Brunch, which will be held...

Nominations sought for Beacon of Hope Service Award

Nominations for the second annual Dr. Al Cade Beacon of Hope Service Award are due by...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Dec. 5

The Physical Plant has shared its calendar for the week of Dec. 2.

The Game Plan: Come celebrate our Minigame win!

You got in the game, and we won! Please join us for an ice-cream social from 2-3 p.m. Thursday,...

Southern Safari plans Cuba trip

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Southern Safari travel club’s trip to Cuba,...

Southern Theatre presents ‘Another Mother Goose Mystery’

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

Southern Lights, Bookstore discount on Dec. 7

The 10th annual Southern Lights holiday festival will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec....

‘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....

Black Student Union offers ‘Caroling for a Cause’

The Missouri Southern Black Student Union will host “Caroling for a Cause” from 9 a.m. to noon...

Financial Aid announces new FAFSA, grant information

Haven’t filed for financial aid for next year? The Financial Aid Department has announced some...

Boutique Bonanza set for Nov. 29

The Missouri Southern Alumni Association will present the Boutique Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

HR offers Communicating Through Conflict session

Do you know how to approach a difficult conversation, navigate through a potentially heated debate...

Superior Service Award nominations due by Nov. 30

Before you head out to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, why not take a...

Reminder: Adopt an Angel for the holidays

The MSSU Angel Tree Committee and Staff Senate are still seeking individuals to help provide gifts...

Physical Plant calendar: Nov. 21-27

The Physical Plant has provided a calendar for the week of Nov. 21.

Student Writing Contest winners announced

The winners of the annual First-Year Student Writing Contest were announced on Nov. 16 at Missouri...

Safe Zones available across campus

As a reminder for our students, faculty and employees, there are nearly 50 campus offices that...

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...

Jazz Combos to perform Nov. 17-18

The Southern Jazz Combos at Missouri Southern State University has scheduled performances for...

Author Charles Finch to visit campus

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

Physical Plant calendar: Nov. 14-20

The Physical Plant has shared its work calendar for Nov. 14-20. For questions, contact Bob...

RSVP for Live Well Luncheon

The next Live Well Luncheon will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. Dr. Marc Milsten, from Mercy Hospital, will speak on the topic of urology. Fresh Ideas will offer an...

Fullerton honored among Regional Men of Distinction

Darren Fullerton, vice president for student affairs, has been named one of 2016’s Regional Men of...

Ron Richard to be honored with Webster Medallion

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

Students, faculty inducted into ODK

Forty-three students and three faculty members were initiated into the Golden Crest Circle of...

Vote now for film fest’s People’s Choice selection

Voting is now open for the People’s Choice selection for the upcoming 2017 Tournées Film Festival....

Study Abroad Fair to be held Wednesday, Nov. 9

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

Adopt an Angel for the holidays

The MSSU Angel Tree Committee and Staff Senate are hosting an Angel Tree for Pell eligible students with children under the age of 15. We want to assist our MSSU families by helping to provide gifts for their children over the...

2016 Faculty and Staff Campaign continues

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

The Game Plan: Victory is on the horizon!

Our campus-wide Minigame now stands at 73 percent complete! When we reach 80 percent, the entire...

Brown Bag session to focus on Omni Update

The University Relations & Marketing web team and HR Training have teamed up to host a brown...

Panel to discuss police, community relations

The Diversity Committee at Missouri Southern will present “Exploring Issues in Diversity:...

Nominations sought for 2016 Superior Service Award

Do you know a professional or classified staff member who diligently works to show RESPECT TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY including our students, personnel and facilities; exhibits a POSITIVE ATTITUDE in what they say and how they act;...

Alpha Sigma Alpha to host volleyball tournament

Alpha Sigma Alpha will host a volleyball tournament starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Beimdiek...

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...

Are you an effective manager? Come find out!

Being a manager or supervisor is more than just a title. It requires skills in leadership, communication, conflict resolution and delegation. Effective supervisors learn from past experiences and search out best practices,...

Monthly Title IX training offered

HR Training will host the November monthly Title IX training from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in BSC 343. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that protects individuals from sexual discrimination in...

Found Footage Festival returns Nov. 2

The Found Footage Festival will return to campus at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Corley...

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....

Project Stay, League of Lions team for food drive

A food drive conducted by Project Stay and the Social Work student group League of Lions will...

ODK sponsors eighth annual One Warm Coat drive

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at Missouri Southern will sponsor the eighth annual...

Applications sought for Angel Tree program

The MSSU Angel Tree Committee and Staff Senate will host an Angel Tree for Pell-eligible students...

Presentation to explore rocky relationship between U.K. and European Union

Dr. Nicholas Nicoletti, assistant professor of political science, will present “The...

The Game Plan: Minigame applications available

Welcome to our first GGOE update—The Game Plan. We will publish a new edition every other Tuesday...

RSVP for Oct. 27 Live Well luncheon

The next employee Live Well luncheon is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital, Dr. Barry Katz will speak on the topic of neurosurgery. It will...

Symphony Orchestra to perform music of Great Britain

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will spotlight the music of Great Britain during a concert at 7:30...

Agencies to visit campus for Not-For-Profit Showcase

Career Services will host a Not-For-Profit Showcase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25,...

Mock Trial team members recognized at Bearcat Invitational

Missouri Southern’s Mock Trial team took several awards during the recent Bearcat Invitational...

IT and HR to host training on becoming tech-savvy

Have you ever been so frustrated with technology that tossing it out the window seemed like the...

Board of Governors to meet Oct. 21

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Boardroom in Billingsly Student Center. The board’s Budget Audit Committee will hold an open meeting at 10 a.m. that...

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...

Teverow to discuss creation of Great Britain

Dr. Paul Teverow will present “An Offer They Couldn’t Refuse: The Creation of Great Britain” at...

Columbus Day to be focus of diversity program

A brief overview of Christopher Columbus from the perspective of contemporary Latin American...

Japanese ambassador to visit Missouri Southern

Kenichiró Sasae, the incumbent Japanese Ambassador to the United States, will visit Missouri...

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...

HR Training offers communication webinar

Communication is an act of receiving and providing feedback. Communicating effectively however sometimes can feel more like an act of war riddled with misinformation and frustration. University employees are invited to attend a...

ACTS offers ‘Connect 2 U’ activities

The Advising, Counseling & Testing Services office will present a variety of “Connect 2 U”...

Medieval manuscripts, Shakespeare focus of Great Britain Semester presentations

Medieval manuscripts and a celebration of the works of William Shakespeare – or are they...

Sessions offered on Cigna, New Directions and communication skills

Open enrollment is in full swing, and this is the time to learn more about Cigna – the university’s new insurance provider. HR Training has announced the upcoming sessions, as well as a workshop on bettering your...

Voter registration assistance available from Spradling Center

If you missed the recent National Voter Registration Day event on the Oval, the Spradling Center...

Don’t miss ITS Friday event on Oct. 7!

Mark your calendars: Ed Outhouse, assistant professor of design, will present the next ITS Friday...

Bookstore offers Homecoming discount on apparel

The Missouri Southern Bookstore will celebrate Homecoming with a special discount. On Thursday and Friday, Oct. 7-8, all regular-priced apparel will be available at 20-percent off. The sale applies only to in-store...

Gubera to present ‘Cottages and Castles, Peasants and Knights’

Dr. Conrad Gubera will present “Cottages and Castles, Peasants and Knights: Stereotypes of an...

Kevin Hooks, Hal Bodon to be honored during Homecoming celebration

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

HR Training offers Cigna, Outlook, Title IX sessions

HR Training has scheduled several upcoming sessions that will focus on Cigna, Microsoft Outlook...

Hurry! Deadline for Campus Display contest is 5 p.m.

The deadline to register for the annual Homecoming Campus Display contest is 5 p.m. today! All campus departments are invited to participate. It’s a chance to show off your pride and have an opportunity to win $200 or $100...

Archivists group grants emeritus status to Charles Nodler

Charles Nodler, archivist for MSSU’s Spiva Library, has been approved for Emeritus Status by the Academy of Certified Archivists based in Albany, N.Y. Nodler has worked at Missouri Southern for 38 years, starting in December of...

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...

RSVPs sought for Live Well Lunch event

Dr. Samir Dalia will offer a program on the topic of lung cancer at noon Thursday, Sept. 29, in...

Dr. Teverow to discuss importance of Magna Carta

Dr. Paul Teverow will present “Magna Carta: A Failed Peace Treaty That Still Matters” at 1 p.m....

Dr. James Jackson to discuss British Isles

Dr. James Jackson will present “The Isles of the British Isles” at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22,...

Fresh Ideas announces faculty/staff meal pricing

Fresh Ideas has announced meal pricing for all faculty and staff at Mayes Dining Hall.

Insurance 101: An Open Discussion About Partially Self-Funding & Change

Do you have questions about your Southern-provided employee health coverage? Not sure what a partially self-funded insurance policy is or how it works? Interested in learning more about the University’s new insurance provider,...

Service Champ winners announced; nominations sought for third quarter

The Staff Senate Elections Committee has announced the winners of the second quarter Service Champ Award. The Southern Service Champ Award is a quarterly award given to three outstanding staff. Award winners are selected based...

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...

Sessions to highlight embracing change, hiring foreign workers

Two upcoming HR Training sessions will focus on dealing with change in the workplace, and the benefits of hiring foreign talent. Make Change Work! While sometimes exciting, change can also bring out uncertainty, discomfort and...

Green Dot training set for Sept. 21

All university employees are invited too attend Green Dot training from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. Green Dot is a campuswide initiative focusing on violence awareness and...

Fall 2016 Super Leader participants announced

Eleven students have been accepted into the Fall 2016 Super Leader program at Missouri Southern. Now in its fifth year, Super Leaders is a joint effort between Missouri Southern and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young...

Board of Governors to meet Friday, Sept. 16

The Board of Governors is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Boardroom of Billingsly Student Center. Agenda items include consideration of a naming opportunity, a report on the Great Britain Semester and a...

Darwin, Churchill to be focus of Great Britain Semester presentations

Four presentations – ranging from the life of Charles Darwin to Winston Churchill’s Midwest...

Free personal training class available to employees

A free group personal training class will be offered for employees who are members of the Beimdiek Recreation Center. The class will meet from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday beginning Sept. 13. A certified personal trainer will...

‘One Long Extravaganza’ to focus on Noel Coward

Dr. Jim Lile will present “One Long Extravaganza” – an overview of the life and career of Noel...

Earn $10 when you get a free flu shot

Free flu shots will be available for those covered under Missouri Southern’s Aetna plan from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Room 243 of Billingsly Student Center. Employees who RSVP by Sept. 14 will receive $10 when they...

Mandatory Title IX training set for Sept. 15

Missouri Southern will offer annual Title IX training at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Billingsly Student Center Ballroom. Each hour-long session will consist of a video presentation provided by...

Reminder: Safe Zone training to be offered September 13

The Fall 2016 Safe Zone Training has been set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. The Missouri Southern Safe Zone program was created to have a network of knowledgeable faculty, staff and...

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...

KGCS to provide live coverage of home football games

The Missouri Southern television station, KGCS-TV, has announced that it will once again provide...

Dennis honored among 15 Under 40 recipients

Dr. Jennifer Dennis was among those recognized during the Joplin Regional Business Journal’s 2016...

British pubs to be the focus of Great Britain Semester lecture

A glass will be raised to the British pub and Scottish national identity during two Great Britain...

Tutoring program receives Level III certification

The Student Success Center at Missouri Southern State University recently reached a new milestone...

Nominations sought for Service Champ Awards

The Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Southern Service Champ Award for the July 1- Sept. 30 quarter. The Southern Service Champ Award is a quarterly award given to three outstanding staff members. Award winners are...

Yoga featured during Wellness Wednesday

A come-and-go yoga class will be offered for the Wellness Wednesday activity from 11 a.m. to 1...

Board receives Great Game of Education update

Creating a culture of financial transparency and employee involvement is at the center of the Great Game of Education, the Board of Governors learned during a presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Missouri Southern. The rollout...

Survivor Night to be held Aug. 26 on the Oval

Don’t forget: Survivor Night will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, on the campus Oval. Presented by the Student Activities Office, it will include the Kapow mechanical obstacle course, Mechanical Meltdown, the Big Red...

Students attend first ‘Roary’s Declassified’ event

Nearly 30 freshmen students attended the first “Roary’s Declassified College Survival Guide” event on Aug. 19. It offered helpful tips and information that students needed to know before school started, said Teresa Thompson,...

Brown Bag session to focus on Microsoft OneDrive

The first monthly Brown Bag training of the fall semester will focus on “The Ins and Ahas of Microsoft OneDrive.” The HR Training event is set for noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, in Room 418-19 of Spiva Library. Participants...

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...

Area women invited to Football 101 event at Missouri Southern

The inaugural Denver’s Dolls and Divas Football 101 event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday,...

Welcome Week Picnic set for Aug. 22

The 15th annual Welcome Week Picnic will jump-start the first day of school at Missouri Southern...

PBL members receive national honors at conference

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

Kevin Greim returns to MSSU as Associate VP for Development

Kevin Greim has been named the new Associate Vice President for Development at Missouri Southern...

New hires announced by HR Department

Two new hires have been announced in the Human Resources Department. Kathryn Fields, who began on July 5, is serving as HR coordinator. She comes to Missouri Southern from Joplin Schools’ HR department, where she provided...

Jill Greer featured on NPR podcast

Dr. Jill Greer, a sociology professor at Missouri Southern, was featured on a recent episode of...

Presentation offered by young beekeeper

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

Chris Moos named interim dean of School of Business

Dr. Chris Moos has been named the interim dean of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business at...

More than 40 participate in Day of Action

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

Alex Gandy named Career Services director

Alex Gandy has been named the new Director of Career Services at Missouri Southern. Gandy – who...

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