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Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University
April 29, 2026

Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University

The historic Mission Hills Mansion, now known as the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center, will commemorate its 100th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, marking the official kickoff of a series of events honoring the milestone.

Missouri Southern to Open State-of-the-Art Applied Research Labs 
April 23, 2026

Missouri Southern to Open State-of-the-Art Applied Research Labs 

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host an open house and ribbon cutting on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the LG-PLT Building to celebrate the launch of its new Applied Suspension Training Research (ASTR) Lab, founded by Dr. Rawsam Alasmar, and the Dynamic Athletic Research Institute (DARI) Lab, founded by Dr. Conor Theiss.

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium
April 15, 2026

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 22, showcasing innovative student research and creative scholarship from across academic disciplines.

Crossroads News

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

Graduating Student Highlight: Lauren Ruth
May 07, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Lauren Ruth

As Lauren Ruth graduates this Saturday with her bachelor’s degree in English literary studies, a certificate in gender studies, and a certificate in linguistics, the world gains a thoughtful writer committed to preserving the past and making it accessible for future generations.

Graduating Student Highlight: Lillian Rand
May 05, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Lillian Rand

Lily Rand’s lifelong love for animals has grown into a clear and purposeful path toward veterinary medicine. A Biomedical Sciences Pre-Vet major from West Des Moines, Iowa, Rand came to MSSU knowing she wanted to devote her life to caring for animals—and her experiences in the Biology & Environmental Health department have only reinforced this vision.

Graduating Student Highlight: Samantha Reales
May 05, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Samantha Reales

Samantha Reales of Joplin, Missouri, graduates this Saturday with a bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety—an accomplishment with meaning far greater than could ever be captured by a simple CV entry. More than the start of her career, Reales’ entry into the field is about fulfilling her purpose and honoring her virtues.

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Graduating Student Highlight: Alana Moesch
May 07, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Alana Moesch

Alana Moesch’s dazzling story of courage reaches an academic turning point this Saturday as she graduates with her master’s degree in sports and recreation management.

Graduating Student Highlight: Lauren Ruth
May 07, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Lauren Ruth

As Lauren Ruth graduates this Saturday with her bachelor’s degree in English literary studies, a certificate in gender studies, and a certificate in linguistics, the world gains a thoughtful writer committed to preserving the past and making it accessible for future generations.

Graduating Student Highlight: Lillian Rand
May 05, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Lillian Rand

Lily Rand’s lifelong love for animals has grown into a clear and purposeful path toward veterinary medicine. A Biomedical Sciences Pre-Vet major from West Des Moines, Iowa, Rand came to MSSU knowing she wanted to devote her life to caring for animals—and her experiences in the Biology & Environmental Health department have only reinforced this vision.

Graduating Student Highlight: Samantha Reales
May 05, 2026

Graduating Student Highlight: Samantha Reales

Samantha Reales of Joplin, Missouri, graduates this Saturday with a bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety—an accomplishment with meaning far greater than could ever be captured by a simple CV entry. More than the start of her career, Reales’ entry into the field is about fulfilling her purpose and honoring her virtues.

Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University
April 29, 2026

Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University

The historic Mission Hills Mansion, now known as the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center, will commemorate its 100th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, marking the official kickoff of a series of events honoring the milestone.

Missouri Southern to Open State-of-the-Art Applied Research Labs 
April 23, 2026

Missouri Southern to Open State-of-the-Art Applied Research Labs 

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host an open house and ribbon cutting on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the LG-PLT Building to celebrate the launch of its new Applied Suspension Training Research (ASTR) Lab, founded by Dr. Rawsam Alasmar, and the Dynamic Athletic Research Institute (DARI) Lab, founded by Dr. Conor Theiss.

Sport & Recreation Management is More Than “Just Sports”
April 20, 2026

Sport & Recreation Management is More Than “Just Sports”

Don’t let the name fool you—sport & recreation management (SRM) is designed for athletes and non-athletes alike. MSSU’s Sport & Recreation Management program is the perfect fit for anyone passionate about the business and leadership behind successful athletics, fitness, recreation, and community engagement operations.

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium
April 15, 2026

Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 22, showcasing innovative student research and creative scholarship from across academic disciplines.

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.