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MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader
February 23, 2026

MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium on March 2, 2026, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jason Pappas of Florida State University (FSU).

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou
February 20, 2026

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou

The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University is pleased to present Shapes the world could have taken, an exhibition of work by Marina Kassianidou, on view from February 23 through March 25, 2026.

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event
February 12, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe to campus on February 9, 2026, as Compass Academy Network (CAN) hosted a special “Compass in Conversation” event celebrating the impact of its educational programming. The event took place at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

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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.

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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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MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader
February 23, 2026

MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium on March 2, 2026, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jason Pappas of Florida State University (FSU).

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou
February 20, 2026

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou

The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University is pleased to present Shapes the world could have taken, an exhibition of work by Marina Kassianidou, on view from February 23 through March 25, 2026.

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event
February 12, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe to campus on February 9, 2026, as Compass Academy Network (CAN) hosted a special “Compass in Conversation” event celebrating the impact of its educational programming. The event took place at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

Rural Healthcare Leaders to Take Part in MSSU Summit Panel
February 10, 2026

Rural Healthcare Leaders to Take Part in MSSU Summit Panel

Rural healthcare leaders will discuss the challenges and solutions facing their communities during a featured panel at the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program “2+2” Agreement
February 04, 2026

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program “2+2” Agreement

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership on January 30, 2026, during a signing ceremony held at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kansas.

MSSU Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin
February 02, 2026

MSSU Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin

Missouri Southern State University is welcoming a new cohort of nursing students this semester as part of an expansion of its undergraduate nursing program.

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.

Dr. Yayun Du to Speak at MSSU’s 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit
January 13, 2026

Dr. Yayun Du to Speak at MSSU’s 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) announced that Dr. Yayun Du, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, 2026.

MSSU Board of Governors Approves New MSW Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System
January 09, 2026

MSSU Board of Governors Approves New MSW Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved the development of a new academic program, the Master of Social Work (MSW) with an integrative healthcare social work focus, supported by a major philanthropic commitment.

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Rupture by Nazanin Moghbeli
January 08, 2026

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Rupture by Nazanin Moghbeli

The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting and drawing by Iranian-American artist and cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli, on view from January 19 through February 13, 2026.