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Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities
August 05, 2025

Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities
Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
July 31, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
Missouri Southern Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026
July 15, 2025

Missouri Southern Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026

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Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities
August 05, 2025

Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities

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.

Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
July 31, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation

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 Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026
July 15, 2025

Missouri Southern Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026

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.

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Where Science and Heart Unite
February 04, 2025

Where Science and Heart Unite

“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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MSSU Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees
June 24, 2025

MSSU Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees

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.

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.”

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Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities
August 05, 2025

Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities

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.

Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation
July 31, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Earns Prestigious AACSB International Accreditation

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 Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026
July 15, 2025

Missouri Southern Faculty Member Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026

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.

Governor Kehoe Approves Expansion of MSSU’s Statewide Mission to Include Health and Life Sciences and Immersive Learning 
July 09, 2025

Governor Kehoe Approves Expansion of MSSU’s Statewide Mission to Include Health and Life Sciences and Immersive Learning 

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.

MSSU Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees
June 24, 2025

MSSU Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Honorees

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.

MSSU Plans to Offer Women’s Flag Football as NCAA Sport
June 16, 2025

MSSU Plans to Offer Women’s Flag Football as NCAA Sport

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.

Program Highlight: International and Political Affairs
May 27, 2025

Program Highlight: International and Political Affairs

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.

Program Highlight: Language and Literature
May 21, 2025

Program Highlight: Language and Literature

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.

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.