Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Megan Bever, associate professor of history and chair of the Social Science Department, has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. The award is given annually to outstanding teachers who challenge and motivate Missouri students to reach their full potential.
The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition titled, “2025 Missouri Southern State University Alumni Exhibition”. The show will run from March 31- April 17, 2025. There will be a reception within the gallery on April 17 from 6- 7:00 pm. The show was juried by an out-of-state juror and features a wide range of exemplary artwork by alumni of our Art & Design program.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce that country music star Josh Turner will perform May 2, 2025, at the university’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
“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
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.
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.
Missourian Nextgen Under 30 is awarded to nominees described as young, ambitious, and creative individuals pushing boundaries in their field. This honor is awarded to around 35 people in the state of Missouri. Studdard was also placed on Joplin Globe’s 20 Under 40, which honors individuals making an impact on the area’s business and entrepreneurial sector.
Due to inclement weather, Missouri Southern State University will be closed on February 20, 2025. The university will shift to an online learning and work model for the day.
From serving as the former president of MSSU’s Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), to engaging in work-based learning projects at La-Z-Boy and the City of Joplin, alumna Allison Tillman, ‘24, has an impressive history of participating in projects bigger than herself, so when Ramin Zarrabi—plant manager of Ruskin in Parsons, Kansas—offered Tillman an internship, she was thrilled.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Megan Bever, associate professor of history and chair of the Social Science Department, has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. The award is given annually to outstanding teachers who challenge and motivate Missouri students to reach their full potential.
The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition titled, “2025 Missouri Southern State University Alumni Exhibition”. The show will run from March 31- April 17, 2025. There will be a reception within the gallery on April 17 from 6- 7:00 pm. The show was juried by an out-of-state juror and features a wide range of exemplary artwork by alumni of our Art & Design program.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce that country music star Josh Turner will perform May 2, 2025, at the university’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce the approval of several new academic offerings and an expansion of the Lion Pride Tuition program following the Board of Governors meeting held on March 14, 2025.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) marked a significant milestone in the development of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center with a special topping-out ceremony on March 14, 2025. The event, attended by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, celebrated the completion of the building’s structural framework.
A new partnership between NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will allow students to more easily transfer credits from NWACC to MSSU in the future.
Missourian Nextgen Under 30 is awarded to nominees described as young, ambitious, and creative individuals pushing boundaries in their field. This honor is awarded to around 35 people in the state of Missouri. Studdard was also placed on Joplin Globe’s 20 Under 40, which honors individuals making an impact on the area’s business and entrepreneurial sector.
The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host Drawing is Magic a solo exhibition by artist John Hendrix. The exhibition will run from February 24 – March 25, 2025, with a reception/artist talk on March 25 at 5 PM. Additionally, the MSSU Spiva Library will host a book reading and signing from 2:30 pm- 3:45 pm on March 25.
Due to inclement weather, Missouri Southern State University will be closed on February 20, 2025. The university will shift to an online learning and work model for the day.
From serving as the former president of MSSU’s Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), to engaging in work-based learning projects at La-Z-Boy and the City of Joplin, alumna Allison Tillman, ‘24, has an impressive history of participating in projects bigger than herself, so when Ramin Zarrabi—plant manager of Ruskin in Parsons, Kansas—offered Tillman an internship, she was thrilled.
