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Melody Reed presents research at international medievalism conference
July 03, 2024

Melody Reed presents research at international medievalism conference

This spring, junior English major Melody Reed traveled to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for the International Congress of Medieval Studies, an annual conference for medieval scholars from around the world. Reed was one of only six undergraduates in the country selected to present at the Congress.

African Art Exhibit Opening Reception
June 25, 2024

African Art Exhibit Opening Reception

You are invited to a reception this Thursday, July 27th from NOON- 1:00 PM for an opening reception of small display exhibits created by this summer's African Art class.

Missouri Southern Awards 523 Degrees Saturday
May 11, 2024

Missouri Southern Awards 523 Degrees Saturday

Missouri Southern State University conferred degrees upon more than 500 students Saturday during two ceremonies inside the university’s Leggett and Platt Athletic Center. In all, Missouri Southern celebrated the accomplishments of 523 students who earned degrees.

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Love is More Powerful Than Either You or I
May 07, 2024

Love is More Powerful Than Either You or I

Whitney Fair’s art was displayed at the Graduate Student Showcase as a love letter, and a goodbye. Born in Joplin and raised in Carthage, Fair became an artist in middle school by buying canvasses and cheap acrylic paint, but he found his true passion when he enrolled at Missouri Southern in 2005, taking sculpting classes from professors Frank Pishkur and Scott Murray.

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.

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.

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Adult Degree Completion program initiates third year
July 15, 2024

Adult Degree Completion program initiates third year

Missouri Southern’s Adult Degree Completion program (ADC) celebrates its third year this fall. Established in the Fall 2022, the program is designed to support adult learners who want to graduate from college. Whether they were unable to finish their degree because of life circumstances or responsibilities, ADC aims to help adults earn their degree in an accelerated, affordable, and accessible way.

MSSU host 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy
June 10, 2024

MSSU host 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy

Missouri Southern’s kinesiology department held the 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy from June 3-6 in MSSU’s Young Gym and Leggett and Platt Athletic Center.

Outstanding Honors Student: Eryn Wagoner
May 16, 2024

Outstanding Honors Student: Eryn Wagoner

Eryn Wagoner will continue to explore the beauty of science after graduating from Missouri Southern this past Saturday as the Outstanding Honors Student. The child of alumni, Wagoner fell in love with the university at a young age.

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Adult Degree Completion program initiates third year
July 15, 2024

Adult Degree Completion program initiates third year

Missouri Southern’s Adult Degree Completion program (ADC) celebrates its third year this fall. Established in the Fall 2022, the program is designed to support adult learners who want to graduate from college. Whether they were unable to finish their degree because of life circumstances or responsibilities, ADC aims to help adults earn their degree in an accelerated, affordable, and accessible way.

Melody Reed presents research at international medievalism conference
July 03, 2024

Melody Reed presents research at international medievalism conference

This spring, junior English major Melody Reed traveled to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for the International Congress of Medieval Studies, an annual conference for medieval scholars from around the world. Reed was one of only six undergraduates in the country selected to present at the Congress.

African Art Exhibit Opening Reception
June 25, 2024

African Art Exhibit Opening Reception

You are invited to a reception this Thursday, July 27th from NOON- 1:00 PM for an opening reception of small display exhibits created by this summer's African Art class.

MSSU host 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy
June 10, 2024

MSSU host 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy

Missouri Southern’s kinesiology department held the 28th annual Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy from June 3-6 in MSSU’s Young Gym and Leggett and Platt Athletic Center.

Outstanding Honors Student: Eryn Wagoner
May 16, 2024

Outstanding Honors Student: Eryn Wagoner

Eryn Wagoner will continue to explore the beauty of science after graduating from Missouri Southern this past Saturday as the Outstanding Honors Student. The child of alumni, Wagoner fell in love with the university at a young age.

Missouri Southern Awards 523 Degrees Saturday
May 11, 2024

Missouri Southern Awards 523 Degrees Saturday

Missouri Southern State University conferred degrees upon more than 500 students Saturday during two ceremonies inside the university’s Leggett and Platt Athletic Center. In all, Missouri Southern celebrated the accomplishments of 523 students who earned degrees.

Outstanding Graduate: Ashley Dean
May 08, 2024

Outstanding Graduate: Ashley Dean

Another problem solver is in the world—Ashley Dean will be graduating from Missouri Southern with her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics this May, and she’s been named the Outstanding Graduate this semester.

Graduate Highlight: Maya Greenquist
May 08, 2024

Graduate Highlight: Maya Greenquist

Maya Greenquist will continue making her mark on the world when she graduates from Missouri Southern this Saturday with her bachelor's in biomedical sciences with a pre-medical emphasis.

Graduate Highlight: Haydon Kisling
May 08, 2024

Graduate Highlight: Haydon Kisling

While helping others move and improve the quality of their lives, Hayden Kisling himself is moving in the right direction as he graduates from Missouri Southern with his kinesiology degree in health promotion and wellness.

Love is More Powerful Than Either You or I
May 07, 2024

Love is More Powerful Than Either You or I

Whitney Fair’s art was displayed at the Graduate Student Showcase as a love letter, and a goodbye. Born in Joplin and raised in Carthage, Fair became an artist in middle school by buying canvasses and cheap acrylic paint, but he found his true passion when he enrolled at Missouri Southern in 2005, taking sculpting classes from professors Frank Pishkur and Scott Murray.