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MSSU hosts inaugural Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium
March 18, 2024

MSSU hosts inaugural Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium

The recently established Sports & Recreation Management department kicked off the first Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium on Feb. 23, 2024, in Corley Auditorium. The goal of the event is to bring global and local expertise in the sports industry to Missouri Southern students and help them understand the power of sports in the region.

MSSU’s Performing Arts hosts The Great Gatsby
March 18, 2024

MSSU’s Performing Arts hosts The Great Gatsby

From the rafters of Bud Walton Black Box Theatre, Nick Carraway observes the guests in modern formal wear joining Jay Gatsby’s party. Carraway and his companions immerse the audience in their memories, letting them witness their tragic fates.

Missouri Southern Board Approves New Degree Program
March 15, 2024

Missouri Southern Board Approves New Degree Program

issouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors approved the creation of a new Food Science and Nutrition program Friday, which will allow for students to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition at the university.

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STAYING IN THE MOMENT
December 01, 2022

STAYING IN THE MOMENT

Heath Holt, ’96, caddying for player on the LIV Golf tour Having stopped in the pro shop to pick up keys for a golf cart, Heath Holt is heading for the door when he’s stopped by another member of the Millwood Golf and Racket Club in Ozark, Mo. “I just saw you on TV the other day,” the man says. “Did the camera add 10 pounds?” Holt replies with a laugh. “I hope not.” A ’96 graduate of Missouri Southern who was a member of the golf team as a student, Holt has made a living as a caddy for professional golfers for the last 25 years...

THE NEXT GENERATION
December 01, 2022

THE NEXT GENERATION

Chilean student follows in her mom’s footsteps at Missouri Southern When Carolina Contreras arrived on the Missouri Southern campus in 2002, the exchange student from Chile wasn’t sure what to expect. What she found were new friends and the benefits of becoming engaged in campus life. “It was a rich experience when I came here,” said Carolina. “I met very nice people, like Stephanie.”...

‘WE WERE ALL JUST KIDS THEN’
December 01, 2022

‘WE WERE ALL JUST KIDS THEN’

Early Missouri Southern grads have been reuniting for three decades It’s a loaded question, for sure: Who here is the best golfer? “Oh, here we go,” someone sighs as several different names are thrown out. “Are you getting paid overtime to have to listen to this?” another voice chimes in...

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Missouri Southern students to be honored at ADDY Awards
March 01, 2024

Missouri Southern students to be honored at ADDY Awards

Six Missouri Southern students will be honored at the regional ADDY Awards on Saturday, March 2 at Downstream Casino located at 69300 E. Nee Road in Quapaw, Oklahoma.

The Recipients of the Ukrainian Student Scholarship Fund
March 01, 2024

The Recipients of the Ukrainian Student Scholarship Fund

The two-year anniversary of the war on Ukraine is approaching. February 24, 2022, changed many people's lives, and Dr. Chris Moos, professor emeritus at Missouri Southern, was inspired to help Ukrainian students whose families may not have the means to fully support their students. This scholarship would help fund opportunities for these students to attend college in America.

“Adventure is out there!”: Rylee Woodruff’s time in the Disney College Program
February 29, 2024

“Adventure is out there!”: Rylee Woodruff’s time in the Disney College Program

The Disney College Program is an internship program that allows college students to earn on-the-job experience in different roles within Disney Parks. From January to June 2023, Woodruff was placed in Epcot during both the International Festival of Arts and the Flower and Garden festival, cycling through the 13 different kiosks during the events. Outside of festival season, she worked at Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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MSSU hosts inaugural Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium
March 18, 2024

MSSU hosts inaugural Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium

The recently established Sports & Recreation Management department kicked off the first Rod Anderson Sports & Recreation Management Symposium on Feb. 23, 2024, in Corley Auditorium. The goal of the event is to bring global and local expertise in the sports industry to Missouri Southern students and help them understand the power of sports in the region.

MSSU’s Performing Arts hosts The Great Gatsby
March 18, 2024

MSSU’s Performing Arts hosts The Great Gatsby

From the rafters of Bud Walton Black Box Theatre, Nick Carraway observes the guests in modern formal wear joining Jay Gatsby’s party. Carraway and his companions immerse the audience in their memories, letting them witness their tragic fates.

Missouri Southern Board Approves New Degree Program
March 15, 2024

Missouri Southern Board Approves New Degree Program

issouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors approved the creation of a new Food Science and Nutrition program Friday, which will allow for students to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition at the university.

Missouri Southern to Host Annual Regional Science Fair and Missouri Junior Academy of Science Presentations
March 15, 2024

Missouri Southern to Host Annual Regional Science Fair and Missouri Junior Academy of Science Presentations

The 35th annual Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair will be held Tuesday, March 26, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom. The competition for high-school and middle-school students is affiliated with the Society for Science and the Public.

Plain White T’s set to perform at Fred G. Hughes Stadium
March 01, 2024

Plain White T’s set to perform at Fred G. Hughes Stadium

Joplin, Mo – The Missouri Southern Campus Activities Board presents Plain White T’s at 7 PM on Friday, May 3, inside Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

Missouri Southern students to be honored at ADDY Awards
March 01, 2024

Missouri Southern students to be honored at ADDY Awards

Six Missouri Southern students will be honored at the regional ADDY Awards on Saturday, March 2 at Downstream Casino located at 69300 E. Nee Road in Quapaw, Oklahoma.

The Recipients of the Ukrainian Student Scholarship Fund
March 01, 2024

The Recipients of the Ukrainian Student Scholarship Fund

The two-year anniversary of the war on Ukraine is approaching. February 24, 2022, changed many people's lives, and Dr. Chris Moos, professor emeritus at Missouri Southern, was inspired to help Ukrainian students whose families may not have the means to fully support their students. This scholarship would help fund opportunities for these students to attend college in America.

“Adventure is out there!”: Rylee Woodruff’s time in the Disney College Program
February 29, 2024

“Adventure is out there!”: Rylee Woodruff’s time in the Disney College Program

The Disney College Program is an internship program that allows college students to earn on-the-job experience in different roles within Disney Parks. From January to June 2023, Woodruff was placed in Epcot during both the International Festival of Arts and the Flower and Garden festival, cycling through the 13 different kiosks during the events. Outside of festival season, she worked at Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Missouri Southern to Host Lion Pride Visit Days this Spring
February 28, 2024

Missouri Southern to Host Lion Pride Visit Days this Spring

Missouri Southern will host Lion Pride Visit Days on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Guests can learn about Missouri Southern, meet faculty and current students, and participate in a campus tour. They can also visit the Lion Mall to learn about various academic programs and student resources, such as Financial Aid and Student Life.

Joplin- How Culture Affects Typography
February 23, 2024

Joplin- How Culture Affects Typography

Please join the MSSU Spiva Gallery for a solo exhibit by author, designer, and nationally recognized speaker Nikki Villagomez, “How Culture Affects Typography”. The exhibit will run from February 26 - March 20, 2024. There will be an artist talk at 6 pm on Thursday, March 14 in Corley Auditorium, with a reception to follow.