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Missouri Southern announces director of communications and introduces director of marketing
January 08, 2025

Missouri Southern announces director of communications and introduces director of marketing

Missouri Southern State University is proud to introduce its new Director of Communications Felicia Vaught and Director of Marketing Abby Morris.

MSSU Releases Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall Semester
December 19, 2024

MSSU Releases Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall Semester

Missouri Southern State University’s Registrar has released the names of students who earned spots on the Dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Students listed on the Dean’s List earned grade-point averages between 3.75 - 4.0 and completed a minimum of 12 credit hours.

MSSU Board Approves Funds for Renovation Project 
December 18, 2024

MSSU Board Approves Funds for Renovation Project 

The Missouri Southern Board of Governors today approved a $2.189 million allocation from university reserve funds for a comprehensive overhaul of the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Crossroads News

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 campus to close on Monday, January 6
January 06, 2025

MSSU campus to close on Monday, January 6

Due to road conditions and extreme low temperatures, the Missouri Southern campus will be closed on Monday, January 6th. MSSU will pivot to an online learning and telework model. Faculty and Staff, if you have the capabilities to work from home we would appreciate if you would do so. Check in with your supervisor regarding any questions you might have.

Missouri Southern thanks volunteers for preparing Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center for Christmas
December 20, 2024

Missouri Southern thanks volunteers for preparing Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center for Christmas

Missouri Southern State University would like to thank the volunteers who helped bring the holiday spirit into the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center—better known as “The Mansion”—by decorating the historic home for Christmas.

Graduating Student Highlight: Brenna Jones
December 19, 2024

Graduating Student Highlight: Brenna Jones

The world needs more creators, and Joplin native Brenna Jones is one of them. Jones is a quadruple threat, graduating as an Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation major with an illustration certificate.

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Missouri Southern announces director of communications and introduces director of marketing
January 08, 2025

Missouri Southern announces director of communications and introduces director of marketing

Missouri Southern State University is proud to introduce its new Director of Communications Felicia Vaught and Director of Marketing Abby Morris.

MSSU campus to close on Monday, January 6
January 06, 2025

MSSU campus to close on Monday, January 6

Due to road conditions and extreme low temperatures, the Missouri Southern campus will be closed on Monday, January 6th. MSSU will pivot to an online learning and telework model. Faculty and Staff, if you have the capabilities to work from home we would appreciate if you would do so. Check in with your supervisor regarding any questions you might have.

Missouri Southern thanks volunteers for preparing Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center for Christmas
December 20, 2024

Missouri Southern thanks volunteers for preparing Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center for Christmas

Missouri Southern State University would like to thank the volunteers who helped bring the holiday spirit into the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center—better known as “The Mansion”—by decorating the historic home for Christmas.

MSSU Releases Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall Semester
December 19, 2024

MSSU Releases Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall Semester

Missouri Southern State University’s Registrar has released the names of students who earned spots on the Dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Students listed on the Dean’s List earned grade-point averages between 3.75 - 4.0 and completed a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Graduating Student Highlight: Brenna Jones
December 19, 2024

Graduating Student Highlight: Brenna Jones

The world needs more creators, and Joplin native Brenna Jones is one of them. Jones is a quadruple threat, graduating as an Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation major with an illustration certificate.

MSSU Board Approves Funds for Renovation Project 
December 18, 2024

MSSU Board Approves Funds for Renovation Project 

The Missouri Southern Board of Governors today approved a $2.189 million allocation from university reserve funds for a comprehensive overhaul of the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

MSSU secures $347K+ grant to address nursing workforce demands
December 16, 2024

MSSU secures $347K+ grant to address nursing workforce demands

Missouri Southern State University’s Department of Nursing is proud to announce the approval of its Nursing Education Incentive Program proposal, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of registered nurses (RNs) and nursing faculty in the greater Joplin area and surrounding rural counties

Graduating Student Highlight: Brian Cowles, Sr.
December 13, 2024

Graduating Student Highlight: Brian Cowles, Sr.

Another changemaker will be out in the world when Brian Cowles, Sr. graduates with his degree in international and political affairs this Saturday. Although a St. Louis native, his heart and home reside in Joplin.

Graduating Student Highlight: Allison Tillman
December 13, 2024

Graduating Student Highlight: Allison Tillman

Another leader is out in the world as Allison Tillman graduated today. Although a distance education student, Tillman still found a way to make an impact on her hometown of Joplin from her current home in Johnson City, Tenn.

Missouri Southern Commencement Scheduled for Saturday
December 10, 2024

Missouri Southern Commencement Scheduled for Saturday

Missouri Southern State University will award degrees to 244 students at the 83rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. The event, located in Leggett and Platt Athletic Center, will celebrate the conferring of master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees to the students.