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MSSU and Crowder sign agribusiness program “2+2” agreement
April 29, 2025

MSSU and Crowder sign agribusiness program “2+2” agreement

Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College formalized a new academic partnership through a signing event on April 29 at 9 a.m. The event took place in Room 309 of the Billingsly Student Center on the MSSU campus in Joplin, Missouri.

 MSSU to Relocate KGCS-TV Broadcast Transmitter to Campus
April 14, 2025

MSSU to Relocate KGCS-TV Broadcast Transmitter to Campus

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) television station, KGCS-TV, will soon begin transmitting from a new location. A broadcast tower on the university’s campus will be the official home to the transmitter, which will enhance accessibility for monitoring and maintenance. The tower was put in place in 1988 on the MSSU campus, but the transmitter has been located off-campus since that time.

MSSU’s Dr. Megan Bever Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education
April 03, 2025

MSSU’s Dr. Megan Bever Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Megan Bever, associate professor of history and chair of the Social Science Department, has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. The award is given annually to outstanding teachers who challenge and motivate Missouri students to reach their full potential.

Crossroads News

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.

MOSO Minute

Graduate student Brian Smith awarded Silver Snoopy for remarkable aerospace work
April 23, 2025

Graduate student Brian Smith awarded Silver Snoopy for remarkable aerospace work

On Brian Smith’s ’10, living room wall, next to a July 21, 1969, issue of “New York Daily News” hangs a personalized portrait signed by all four crew members of Artemis II, the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System and the Orion spacecraft around the Moon, set to launch in April 2026. Reid Wiseman, mission commander for the flight, gave Smith and his EaglePicher Technologies team members this gift last May.

Maddox Studdard placed on Missourian Nextgen Under 30 and Joplin Globe’s 20 Under 40
February 27, 2025

Maddox Studdard placed on Missourian Nextgen Under 30 and Joplin Globe’s 20 Under 40

Missourian Nextgen Under 30 is awarded to nominees described as young, ambitious, and creative individuals pushing boundaries in their field. This honor is awarded to around 35 people in the state of Missouri. Studdard was also placed on Joplin Globe’s 20 Under 40, which honors individuals making an impact on the area’s business and entrepreneurial sector.

MSSU Closed February 20, 2025, Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
February 19, 2025

MSSU Closed February 20, 2025, Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to inclement weather, Missouri Southern State University will be closed on February 20, 2025. The university will shift to an online learning and work model for the day.

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MSSU and Crowder sign agribusiness program “2+2” agreement
April 29, 2025

MSSU and Crowder sign agribusiness program “2+2” agreement

Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College formalized a new academic partnership through a signing event on April 29 at 9 a.m. The event took place in Room 309 of the Billingsly Student Center on the MSSU campus in Joplin, Missouri.

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Healthcare Administration?
April 29, 2025

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Healthcare Administration?

Healthcare is not just doctors and nurses. Behind every healthcare system is a network of decisions about people, processes, budgets, regulations and organizational strategy. Healthcare administrators oversee each piece of this, and their work directly affects how effectively patients receive care.

Graduate student Brian Smith awarded Silver Snoopy for remarkable aerospace work
April 23, 2025

Graduate student Brian Smith awarded Silver Snoopy for remarkable aerospace work

On Brian Smith’s ’10, living room wall, next to a July 21, 1969, issue of “New York Daily News” hangs a personalized portrait signed by all four crew members of Artemis II, the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System and the Orion spacecraft around the Moon, set to launch in April 2026. Reid Wiseman, mission commander for the flight, gave Smith and his EaglePicher Technologies team members this gift last May.

 MSSU to Relocate KGCS-TV Broadcast Transmitter to Campus
April 14, 2025

MSSU to Relocate KGCS-TV Broadcast Transmitter to Campus

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) television station, KGCS-TV, will soon begin transmitting from a new location. A broadcast tower on the university’s campus will be the official home to the transmitter, which will enhance accessibility for monitoring and maintenance. The tower was put in place in 1988 on the MSSU campus, but the transmitter has been located off-campus since that time.

MSSU’s Dr. Megan Bever Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education
April 03, 2025

MSSU’s Dr. Megan Bever Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Megan Bever, associate professor of history and chair of the Social Science Department, has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. The award is given annually to outstanding teachers who challenge and motivate Missouri students to reach their full potential.

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to host “2025 Missouri Southern State University Alumni Exhibition”
April 02, 2025

MSSU Cragin Art Gallery to host “2025 Missouri Southern State University Alumni Exhibition”

The MSSU Cragin Art Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition titled, “2025 Missouri Southern State University Alumni Exhibition”. The show will run from March 31- April 17, 2025. There will be a reception within the gallery on April 17 from 6- 7:00 pm. The show was juried by an out-of-state juror and features a wide range of exemplary artwork by alumni of our Art & Design program.

Josh Turner to Perform at Missouri Southern State University’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium
March 24, 2025

Josh Turner to Perform at Missouri Southern State University’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce that country music star Josh Turner will perform May 2, 2025, at the university’s Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

Missouri Southern State University Expands Academic Programs and Lion Pride Tuition Benefits
March 17, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Expands Academic Programs and Lion Pride Tuition Benefits

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce the approval of several new academic offerings and an expansion of the Lion Pride Tuition program following the Board of Governors meeting held on March 14, 2025.

Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center
March 14, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) marked a significant milestone in the development of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center with a special topping-out ceremony on March 14, 2025. The event, attended by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, celebrated the completion of the building’s structural framework.

Missouri Southern State University Signs Transfer Agreement with NorthWest Arkansas Community College
March 11, 2025

Missouri Southern State University Signs Transfer Agreement with NorthWest Arkansas Community College

A new partnership between NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will allow students to more easily transfer credits from NWACC to MSSU in the future.