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Studio Art and Art Education Exhibit
November 20, 2024

Studio Art and Art Education Exhibit

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host the 2024 Senior Art Showcase! This showcase, “Interwoven Selves”, features the work of artists Bethany Vore, Clara Buck, and Joi Houston. The showcase will be held from December 2 – 6, 2024.

"Evolve" exhibit to be featured in Cragin Art Gallery
November 20, 2024

"Evolve" exhibit to be featured in Cragin Art Gallery

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host the second in a series of in-person, end-of-the-year exhibitions featuring works by graduating Fine Arts-Design (BFA) majors. This exhibit titled “Evolve” is hosted by seniors Keon Holloway, Kathryn Roush and Tijorn Skelton.

MSSU police hosting gift drive
November 13, 2024

MSSU police hosting gift drive

Missouri Southern Police Department is hosting Compassion in Action, a gift drive for Lafayette House, from now until Dec. 9.

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A New Era of Creativity
May 07, 2024

A New Era of Creativity

Down the first floor of Webster under an “ON AIR” sign is the KGCS-TV studio. Inside on the left is a room full of monitors playing an old ‘70s show, a computer that holds all the stations tracks rolling the episode. But it’s not the show nor the computer itself that has everyone’s attention—it’s the two brand new studios just past the main room.

An Ambassador for the Next Generation in Science
May 07, 2024

An Ambassador for the Next Generation in Science

Surrounded by illustrated animal diagrams and many jars, beakers, and microscopes, it’s difficult not to be inspired to embark on one’s own research project. In Karisa Boyer’s classroom, her Science Research students do exactly that.

May the Roads Rise Up to Meet You: The Ireland Semester
May 07, 2024

May the Roads Rise Up to Meet You: The Ireland Semester

Missouri Southern is known for its themed semesters, beginning with the China themed semester in 1997. This experience gives students the opportunity to bridge gaps and interact with people from different cultures, becoming global students as MSSU encourages. Immersing ourselves in different ways of life sets us on a fulfilling, lifelong journey, and it begins here on campus.

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MSSU police hosting gift drive
November 05, 2024

MSSU police hosting gift drive

Missouri Southern Police Department is hosting Compassion in Action, a gift drive for Lafayette House, from now until Dec. 9. Lafayette House is a non-profit organization offering support for those experiencing domestic violence and addiction, aiming to provide a haven for men, women, and children.  

“Where science meets compassion:” Lacy Epperson
September 26, 2024

“Where science meets compassion:” Lacy Epperson

On South Neosho Boulevard stands Mitchell’s Drug Store where pharmacist Lacy Epperson works as director of pharmacy clinical services. One day she can be found giving vaccinations and dispensing medications; the next, setting up for a community outreach vaccination clinic, or maybe she'll be teaching the store’s diabetes education program classes for people to learn how to self-manage their diabetes alongside other conditions—a program she established; or even overseeing the on-site pharmacogenomics testing. Her day-to-day responsibilities are always different and fulfilling.

John & Nancy Messick Provide Gift to Lions Forward Campaign
September 23, 2024

John & Nancy Messick Provide Gift to Lions Forward Campaign

The Messicks have established an endowment for the program, providing a current gift and including MSSU in their estate plans. The endowment will offer ongoing financial support, ensuring students have access to modern equipment and resources.

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Studio Art and Art Education Exhibit
November 20, 2024

Studio Art and Art Education Exhibit

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host the 2024 Senior Art Showcase! This showcase, “Interwoven Selves”, features the work of artists Bethany Vore, Clara Buck, and Joi Houston. The showcase will be held from December 2 – 6, 2024.

"Evolve" exhibit to be featured in Cragin Art Gallery
November 20, 2024

"Evolve" exhibit to be featured in Cragin Art Gallery

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host the second in a series of in-person, end-of-the-year exhibitions featuring works by graduating Fine Arts-Design (BFA) majors. This exhibit titled “Evolve” is hosted by seniors Keon Holloway, Kathryn Roush and Tijorn Skelton.

MSSU police hosting gift drive
November 13, 2024

MSSU police hosting gift drive

Missouri Southern Police Department is hosting Compassion in Action, a gift drive for Lafayette House, from now until Dec. 9.

MSSU to host Thanksgiving Luncheon for international students
November 12, 2024

MSSU to host Thanksgiving Luncheon for international students

Missouri Southern will host the fourth annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for international students on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ron Richard Athletic Center.

MSSU Receives Rare and Endangered Animals, Launches Fundraising Campaign for Specialty Housing
November 11, 2024

MSSU Receives Rare and Endangered Animals, Launches Fundraising Campaign for Specialty Housing

The Biology Department at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce the arrival of several rare and endangered animals, bringing unique learning opportunities to students and faculty alike.

Nanette Philibert Business of Art Symposium held on MSSU Campus
November 08, 2024

Nanette Philibert Business of Art Symposium held on MSSU Campus

A collection of business and visual arts professionals will present a morning of expert insight into the business side of professional art careers, Wednesday, November 13.

MSSU Artful Medicine Symposium
November 08, 2024

MSSU Artful Medicine Symposium

The annual MSSU Artful Medicine Symposium explores the relationship of art and humanities with medicine, investigating how the active experience of the arts improves health care delivery and patient outcomes.

Celebrate Veterans Day at MSSU: Join us in honor
November 05, 2024

Celebrate Veterans Day at MSSU: Join us in honor

Missouri Southern invites students, employees, and community members to join us in celebrating Veterans Day with events dedicated to honoring those who have served our country during the week of November 9-15.

MSSU police hosting gift drive
November 05, 2024

MSSU police hosting gift drive

Missouri Southern Police Department is hosting Compassion in Action, a gift drive for Lafayette House, from now until Dec. 9. Lafayette House is a non-profit organization offering support for those experiencing domestic violence and addiction, aiming to provide a haven for men, women, and children.  

"On the Run" to open in the Cragin Art Gallery
November 04, 2024

"On the Run" to open in the Cragin Art Gallery

MSSU Cragin Gallery invites you to attend “On the Run”, a group exhibition by artists Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez from November 4- November 21, 2024. There will be an artist talk in Corley Auditorium (and on Zoom) on November 21 @ 6 pm with a reception to follow.