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Missouri Southern State University Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth
March 10, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce outstanding results from the latest Annual Performance Report released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

MSSU Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser April 8
March 10, 2026

MSSU Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser April 8

The Missouri Southern State University Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours
March 04, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. The annual event brings together healthcare professionals, students and community members to explore new technologies, research and strategies shaping the future of health sciences.

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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.

MOSO Minute

MSSU Closed January 26, 2026 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
January 25, 2026

MSSU Closed January 26, 2026 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to inclement weather, campus will be closed on Monday, January 26.

Fall 2025 Missouri Southern State University Dean’s List
January 07, 2026

Fall 2025 Missouri Southern State University Dean’s List

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce the 646 students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. 

Partner school Zhejiang International Studies University visits Missouri Southern State University
September 15, 2025

Partner school Zhejiang International Studies University visits Missouri Southern State University

On Aug. 25, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed a four-member delegation from the partner school Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) based in Hangzhou, China.

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Missouri Southern State University Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth
March 10, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is proud to announce outstanding results from the latest Annual Performance Report released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

MSSU Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser April 8
March 10, 2026

MSSU Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser April 8

The Missouri Southern State University Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours
March 04, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. The annual event brings together healthcare professionals, students and community members to explore new technologies, research and strategies shaping the future of health sciences.

MSSU Celebrates Grand Opening of the Public Safety and Forensics Institute
February 26, 2026

MSSU Celebrates Grand Opening of the Public Safety and Forensics Institute

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Public Safety and Forensics Institute, marking a milestone for law enforcement and forensic science education in the region. The facility reflects the university’s expanded statewide mission and commitment to immersive learning that prepares students for real-world careers.

MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader
February 23, 2026

MSSU Hosts 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL and Collegiate Athletics Leader

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium on March 2, 2026, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jason Pappas of Florida State University (FSU).

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou
February 20, 2026

Cragin Art Gallery Presents Shapes the World Could Have Taken by Marina Kassianidou

The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University is pleased to present Shapes the world could have taken, an exhibition of work by Marina Kassianidou, on view from February 23 through March 25, 2026.

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event
February 12, 2026

Missouri Southern State University Named 2026 Location for Compass Academy Network During Special Campus Event

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe to campus on February 9, 2026, as Compass Academy Network (CAN) hosted a special “Compass in Conversation” event celebrating the impact of its educational programming. The event took place at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

Rural Healthcare Leaders to Take Part in MSSU Summit Panel
February 10, 2026

Rural Healthcare Leaders to Take Part in MSSU Summit Panel

Rural healthcare leaders will discuss the challenges and solutions facing their communities during a featured panel at the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program “2+2” Agreement
February 04, 2026

Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program “2+2” Agreement

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership on January 30, 2026, during a signing ceremony held at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kansas.

MSSU Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin
February 02, 2026

MSSU Expands Nursing Program with Support from Mercy Hospital Joplin

Missouri Southern State University is welcoming a new cohort of nursing students this semester as part of an expansion of its undergraduate nursing program.