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Missouri Southern Celebrates 84th Commencement, Confers Degrees to Over 580 Graduates
May 13, 2025

Missouri Southern Celebrates 84th Commencement, Confers Degrees to Over 580 Graduates

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated its Spring 2025 Commencement on May 10, awarding degrees to 582 graduates during two ceremonies held at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Missouri Southern Welcomes Dr. Derrick Bready as Director of Choral Activities
May 09, 2025

Missouri Southern Welcomes Dr. Derrick Bready as Director of Choral Activities

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Derrick Bready as assistant professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Bready brings more than two decades of choral teaching and leadership experience to MSSU.

MSSU Launches Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health
May 09, 2025

MSSU Launches Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly announces the opening of the Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health, a groundbreaking initiative made possible through a Science to Jobs grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

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Where Science Meets Compassion
February 04, 2025

Where Science Meets Compassion

“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

An Ease Within One’s Own Shell
January 30, 2025

An Ease Within One’s Own Shell

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.

MSSU Honors Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary
January 28, 2025

MSSU Honors Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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.

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Alyssa Jerome Named 2025 Outstanding Graduate
May 10, 2025

Alyssa Jerome Named 2025 Outstanding Graduate

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.

Graduating Student Highlight: Alex Gomez
May 09, 2025

Graduating Student Highlight: Alex Gomez

When he learned of Missouri Southern’s healthcare administration program, Alex Gomez knew that was his future. “Growing up in Joplin, I had always heard about MSSU but wasn't sure where I was going to be able to attend,” he said. “It wasn't until my advisor Melinda Brown came and discussed the healthcare administration program that I realized I wanted to pursue that field.”

Graduating Student Highlight: Trinity Alley
May 09, 2025

Graduating Student Highlight: Trinity Alley

The criminal justice field will gain another dedicated professional when Trinity Alley walks across the stage on May 10th. Originally from Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Alley chose Missouri Southern for its size and affordability.

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Missouri Southern Celebrates 84th Commencement, Confers Degrees to Over 580 Graduates
May 13, 2025

Missouri Southern Celebrates 84th Commencement, Confers Degrees to Over 580 Graduates

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated its Spring 2025 Commencement on May 10, awarding degrees to 582 graduates during two ceremonies held at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Alyssa Jerome Named 2025 Outstanding Graduate
May 10, 2025

Alyssa Jerome Named 2025 Outstanding Graduate

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.

Graduating Student Highlight: Alex Gomez
May 09, 2025

Graduating Student Highlight: Alex Gomez

When he learned of Missouri Southern’s healthcare administration program, Alex Gomez knew that was his future. “Growing up in Joplin, I had always heard about MSSU but wasn't sure where I was going to be able to attend,” he said. “It wasn't until my advisor Melinda Brown came and discussed the healthcare administration program that I realized I wanted to pursue that field.”

Graduating Student Highlight: Trinity Alley
May 09, 2025

Graduating Student Highlight: Trinity Alley

The criminal justice field will gain another dedicated professional when Trinity Alley walks across the stage on May 10th. Originally from Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Alley chose Missouri Southern for its size and affordability.

Graduating Student Highlight: Kylee Sill
May 09, 2025

Graduating Student Highlight: Kylee Sill

The world will gain another problem solver when Kylee Sill graduates from Missouri Southern this Saturday. She had always heard good things about the university while growing up in Diamond.

Missouri Southern Welcomes Dr. Derrick Bready as Director of Choral Activities
May 09, 2025

Missouri Southern Welcomes Dr. Derrick Bready as Director of Choral Activities

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Derrick Bready as assistant professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Bready brings more than two decades of choral teaching and leadership experience to MSSU.

MSSU Launches Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health
May 09, 2025

MSSU Launches Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly announces the opening of the Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health, a groundbreaking initiative made possible through a Science to Jobs grant from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

CIS Students Place in Top 10 at ACM HogHacks 2025 Hackathon
May 06, 2025

CIS Students Place in Top 10 at ACM HogHacks 2025 Hackathon

Five Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Department of Computer Information Science (CIS) students earn a Top 10 finish at the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) HogHacks 2025, a high-stakes hackathon hosted by the University of Arkansas ACM Student Chapter. The event drew over 150 participants from universities across Arkansas and Missouri, all competing to tackle complex technical challenges.

Program Highlight: Food Science and Nutrition
May 06, 2025

Program Highlight: Food Science and Nutrition

Missouri Southern’s new Food Science and Nutrition undergraduate degree is a great addition to the kinesiology program. This four-year program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate aspects of food science, nutrition, and human health.

Program Highlight: Supply Chain Management
May 06, 2025

Program Highlight: Supply Chain Management

With an expected 19% employment rise between 2023-2033, Supply Chain Management is an excellent addition to the already impressive offerings in the Plaster School of Business. This emphasis will teach students the facets and complexities of Supply Chain Management and opens them to the possibilities the field has to offer.