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Missouri Southern to Host Earth Day Sustainability Conference
April 10, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host Earth Day Sustainability Conference

The annual Earth Day Sustainability Conference will be held Friday, April 24, in the third-floor ballroom of Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).   

Missouri Southern to Host Global Leaders Speaker Series, Featuring Dr. Monicca Shanthanelson
April 08, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host Global Leaders Speaker Series, Featuring Dr. Monicca Shanthanelson

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the Global Leaders Speaker Series on Monday, April 13, in the Ron Richard Athletic Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The series aims to inspire and inform attendees interested in scientific innovation and global leadership to build a more connected world.

Missouri Southern to Host 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival
April 06, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival

The 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held Saturday, April 18, in the Young Gymnasium at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to all campus and community members.

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Where Science and Heart Unite
February 04, 2025

Where Science and Heart Unite

“I’ve wanted to be a pharmacist since I was nine years old,” said Epperson. “It’s hard to believe, but it’s true.” Epperson was inspired to pursue this path following her uncle’s cancer diagnosis. What began as a quest to understand medication’s role in his treatment became Epperson’s mission to help the community

An Ease Within One’s Own Shell
January 30, 2025

An Ease Within One’s Own Shell

Every other weekend, senior Saige Haddock wades knee-deep in the Asbury Field Site’s pond. Haddock unlatches the turtle traps (that are floating on pool noodles) to tag and track the animals who find themselves caught in their temporary confinement before returning them to their watery home.

MSSU Honors Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary
January 28, 2025

MSSU Honors Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary

2024 is a cause for celebration for MSSU’s Honors Program. This year, the Program observes its 40th anniversary, a significant milestone for the university.

MOSO Minute

MSSU Closed January 26, 2026 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
January 25, 2026

MSSU Closed January 26, 2026 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to inclement weather, campus will be closed on Monday, January 26.

Fall 2025 Missouri Southern State University Dean’s List
January 07, 2026

Fall 2025 Missouri Southern State University Dean’s List

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the 646 students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. 

Partner school Zhejiang International Studies University visits Missouri Southern State University
September 15, 2025

Partner school Zhejiang International Studies University visits Missouri Southern State University

On Aug. 25, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed a four-member delegation from the partner school Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) based in Hangzhou, China.

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Missouri Southern to Host Earth Day Sustainability Conference
April 10, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host Earth Day Sustainability Conference

The annual Earth Day Sustainability Conference will be held Friday, April 24, in the third-floor ballroom of Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).   

Advance Your Healthcare Career with MSSU’s Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science
April 09, 2026

Advance Your Healthcare Career with MSSU’s Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science

Missouri Southern’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) is designed to meet that need, preparing you with the skills necessary to advance as an allied health professional.

Missouri Southern to Host Global Leaders Speaker Series, Featuring Dr. Monicca Shanthanelson
April 08, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host Global Leaders Speaker Series, Featuring Dr. Monicca Shanthanelson

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the Global Leaders Speaker Series on Monday, April 13, in the Ron Richard Athletic Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The series aims to inspire and inform attendees interested in scientific innovation and global leadership to build a more connected world.

Missouri Southern to Host 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival
April 06, 2026

Missouri Southern to Host 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival

The 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held Saturday, April 18, in the Young Gymnasium at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to all campus and community members.

Careers in Respiratory Therapy are Booming
April 03, 2026

Careers in Respiratory Therapy are Booming

Everyone has lungs. It’s simple, but it’s exactly why respiratory therapy will always be a high-demand, high-impact field. As interest grows, more students are exploring what a respiratory therapy degree involves and how this major prepares them for meaningful clinical careers.

MSSU Student Named Leadership Consultant for Zeta Tau Alpha
April 02, 2026

MSSU Student Named Leadership Consultant for Zeta Tau Alpha

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) student Jennifer Archer has been selected as one of just 14 Leadership Consultants for Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) for the 2026–2027 academic year, a highly competitive national role focused on leadership development and chapter support.

Missouri Southern State University Names Dr. David Mayes as Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
April 01, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Names Dr. David Mayes as Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

Missouri Southern State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Mayes as the institution’s new Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator. He will officially join the university on April 1.

Greg Dagnan Named Chief of Police at Missouri Southern State University
April 01, 2026

Greg Dagnan Named Chief of Police at Missouri Southern State University

Dr. Greg Dagnan has been appointed Chief of Police at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), effective May 1, 2026.

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery Showcases Faculty Excellence in Per Unitatem Vis
March 31, 2026

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery Showcases Faculty Excellence in Per Unitatem Vis

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Cragin Art Gallery invites the public to experience Per Unitatem Vis (“Through Unity, Strength”), a dynamic exhibition highlighting the creativity, innovation, and professional excellence of the MSSU Art and Design faculty. The exhibition will be on view from March 30 through April 16, 2026.

Missouri Southern Esports Teams Conclude Dominant Regular Season, Advance to Playoffs in Multiple Game Titles
March 30, 2026

Missouri Southern Esports Teams Conclude Dominant Regular Season, Advance to Playoffs in Multiple Game Titles

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by dominant regular-season performances and multiple post-season appearances across several titles.