Art unites people and creates community, which is Eric Haun’s goal with his public art project "Heart Joplin." The recognizable murals are seen on buildings of local shops and restaurants throughout the city, but now one can be found at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). The heart is a symbol of the community at MSSU and one of the many things that make campus feel like home.
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Joplin City Council presented a proclamation honoring the significant contributions of six area colleges and universities to the region’s economy and community. The proclamation acknowledged the collective impact of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), Pittsburg State University, Kansas City University, Crowder College, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, and Ozark Christian College.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) proudly announces that Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has earned accreditation for its business programs, which is an achievement that places MSSU among the world’s leading business education institutions.
“I’ve wanted to be a pharmacist since I was nine years old,” said Epperson. “It’s hard to believe, but it’s true.” Epperson was inspired to pursue this path following her uncle’s cancer diagnosis. What began as a quest to understand medication’s role in his treatment became Epperson’s mission to help the community
Every other weekend, senior Saige Haddock wades knee-deep in the Asbury Field Site’s pond. Haddock unlatches the turtle traps (that are floating on pool noodles) to tag and track the animals who find themselves caught in their temporary confinement before returning them to their watery home.
2024 is a cause for celebration for MSSU’s Honors Program. This year, the Program observes its 40th anniversary, a significant milestone for the university.
Residence Life was loud, crowded, and nearing triple-digit heat as students eagerly moved on to campus for the new school year at MSSU.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the 680 students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.
The medical field will see another force on the move when Alyssa Jerome graduates this spring from Missouri Southern with her bachelor’s in biomedical sciences on the pre-med track.
Art unites people and creates community, which is Eric Haun’s goal with his public art project "Heart Joplin." The recognizable murals are seen on buildings of local shops and restaurants throughout the city, but now one can be found at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). The heart is a symbol of the community at MSSU and one of the many things that make campus feel like home.
Residence Life was loud, crowded, and nearing triple-digit heat as students eagerly moved on to campus for the new school year at MSSU.
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Joplin City Council presented a proclamation honoring the significant contributions of six area colleges and universities to the region’s economy and community. The proclamation acknowledged the collective impact of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), Pittsburg State University, Kansas City University, Crowder College, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, and Ozark Christian College.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) proudly announces that Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has earned accreditation for its business programs, which is an achievement that places MSSU among the world’s leading business education institutions.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Associate Professor of Physics Rabindra Bajracharya, PhD, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, a program of the U.S. Department of State, for the 2025-2026 academic year. He will represent the university and the United States in Nepal through this international academic exchange program.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will play an even greater role in shaping the future of higher education in the state, following Governor Mike Kehoe’s approval of legislation expanding the university’s statewide mission.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the 680 students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce plans to offer women’s flag football in the nearby future. It will first launch as a club sport beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, with plans to elevate the program to National Collegiate Athletic Association varsity status by 2026–27.
Missouri Southern’s International and Political Affairs program (IPA) provides the knowledge and skills to navigate the interconnected realm of politics, international relations, and cultural studies. With career paths potentially earning anywhere between $59,000 to $139,000, a degree in IPA can be beneficial to those interested in political and global issues or the legal system.
Missouri Southern’s Language and Literature department is dedicated to liberal arts education by increasing verbal dexterity, creating and applying critical knowledge, and exploring the rich resources of language and literature.
