Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Dec. 16, 2025. The MOU expands graduate education opportunities for Missouri Southern students studying history through access to Missouri State’s Accelerated Master’s programs.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made possible by a $55,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Venue Services. USTA Missouri Valley contributed an additional $3,500 toward the upgrades.
Missouri Southern State University announced that Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, DNP, RN, FAAN, FHIMSS, a nationally recognized leader in nursing informatics, digital transformation, global workforce ethics, and health equity, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27. The summit will explore emerging technologies, groundbreaking research, and trends shaping the future of health and life sciences.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is inviting the community to campus Dec. 4, 2025, for its annual Holiday Happenings celebration, a free public event featuring an expanded lineup of seasonal activities and live entertainment.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) announced today that its Board of Governors has approved a series of new academic degree and certificate programs during their regular meeting on Friday, Nov. 14. The new programs and certificates represent a continuous effort in the advancement of the university’s recently expanded statewide mission, which encompasses health and life sciences, immersive learning experiences, and global education.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly welcomed the Patriot Guard Riders to campus on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a special celebration honoring those who have served our nation.
A collection of business and visual arts professionals will present a morning of expert insight into the business side of professional art careers on Wednesday, November 12.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) brought a vibrant piece of Ghanaian culture to campus on Nov. 3, 2025, as students, faculty, and community members gathered in Corley Auditorium for the Fante Baby Outdooring and Naming Ceremony, known in Fante as “Mfantse Dzinto.”
Missouri Southern State University is pleased to announce that Abi Almandinger (‘96) will join the University Advancement team as director of alumni and donor relations, beginning November 3, 2025.
The Plaster School of Business at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the fourth annual Business Gateway, a business competition and workshop event for area high school students, on November 6, 2025.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) partners with Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) in a joint Sino-American design exhibition, which is currently on display at ZISU’s campus in Hangzhou, China. The exhibition highlights the global collaboration and academic exchange between the two institutions, featuring the work of over 20 MSSU design students and recent alumni.
The Missouri Library Association has named Amber Carr, assistant library director and marketing/outreach librarian at Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Library, as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian Award.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law entered into a memorandum of agreement to establish a pre-law pathway program, giving qualified MSSU students a streamlined opportunity to pursue a law degree.
LionHogTech 2025, a regional hackathon focused on automation and artificial intelligence, brought together high school and university students from Missouri and Arkansas to develop real-world technology solutions.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)’s Recycling Enhancement and Education Project was awarded a $42,800 grant in July.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will present a series of workshops with regional high school students on October 17 from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. during its annual High School Art Day.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) welcomed more than 215 high school students from across the region on October 3, 2025, for its annual STEM Discovery Day, an immersive learning event designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences.
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host LionHogTech, a 24-hour student hackathon with the University of Arkansas (U of A) beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and concluding on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
In recognition of a historic milestone, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin, Missouri, hosted a campus celebration on September 5, 2025, for the formal expansion of its statewide mission in higher education.
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.
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 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.
