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Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing Program Expansion Approved to Address Regional Healthcare Shortages
January 15, 2025

Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing Program Expansion Approved to Address Regional Healthcare Shortages

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors received updates on the highly anticipated expansion of a proposed Baccalaureate in Nursing degree, which will address the critical shortage of registered nurses and nursing faculty in the Four State region.

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to Host Sculptures and Works on Paper
January 14, 2025

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to Host Sculptures and Works on Paper

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host Sculptures and Works on Paper, Arny Nadler, a solo exhibition by artist Arny Nadler. The exhibition will run from January 20 - February 19, 2025, with a reception/artist talk via Zoom on January 23 at 6 PM.

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.

Crossroads News

Following Life’s Lead
January 15, 2025

Following Life’s Lead

Det. Mark Kennedy reflects on life’s journey from MSSU to “The First 48”

In His Olympic Era
January 14, 2025

In His Olympic Era

In Paris, surrounded by thousands of viewers in the stadium, millions watching globally at home and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the greatest athletes in the world, Rajindra Campbell, ‘23, thinks of one thing: “It’s gonna be a good day.”

MSSU Closed January 10, 2025 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
January 09, 2025

MSSU Closed January 10, 2025 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to road conditions and extreme low temperatures, Missouri Southern will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. MSSU will transition to an online telework model. Faculty and staff who are able to work from home should do so. Please check with your supervisor if you have any questions. 

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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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Following Life’s Lead
January 15, 2025

Following Life’s Lead

Det. Mark Kennedy reflects on life’s journey from MSSU to “The First 48”

Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing Program Expansion Approved to Address Regional Healthcare Shortages
January 15, 2025

Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing Program Expansion Approved to Address Regional Healthcare Shortages

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors received updates on the highly anticipated expansion of a proposed Baccalaureate in Nursing degree, which will address the critical shortage of registered nurses and nursing faculty in the Four State region.

In His Olympic Era
January 14, 2025

In His Olympic Era

In Paris, surrounded by thousands of viewers in the stadium, millions watching globally at home and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the greatest athletes in the world, Rajindra Campbell, ‘23, thinks of one thing: “It’s gonna be a good day.”

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to Host Sculptures and Works on Paper
January 14, 2025

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to Host Sculptures and Works on Paper

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host Sculptures and Works on Paper, Arny Nadler, a solo exhibition by artist Arny Nadler. The exhibition will run from January 20 - February 19, 2025, with a reception/artist talk via Zoom on January 23 at 6 PM.

MSSU Closed January 10, 2025 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
January 09, 2025

MSSU Closed January 10, 2025 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to road conditions and extreme low temperatures, Missouri Southern will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. MSSU will transition to an online telework model. Faculty and staff who are able to work from home should do so. Please check with your supervisor if you have any questions. 

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.