Campus Life

Tornado Season Preparedness at Missouri Southern

Itati Cruz, Reporter • April 14, 2026

As tornado season approaches, local emergency officials and university leaders are emphasizing preparedness, especially for students unfamiliar with severe weather in the Midwest. Fire Chief Gerald...

Willcoxon Summit Brings Healthcare Innovation to Joplin

Harshal Chinthala, Contributor • March 26, 2026

Missouri Southern State University is hosting the Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 in Taylor Auditorium from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to students and the...

Valentine’s Day Events on and off Campus

Kandice Williams, Reporter • February 12, 2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, both Missouri Southern and surrounding Joplin area businesses prepare to share the day with Joplin’s residents. From candy grams and date nights to “being...

Students Can Suit Up at Free Event

Dress to Impress event to be held Feb. 25

Itati Cruz, Reporter • February 12, 2026

Missouri Southern State University students and alumni will have the opportunity to receive free professional clothing during the annual Dress to Impress event on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....

MSSU Students Enjoy Snow Day

Itati Cruz, Reporter • January 30, 2026

On Friday evening Jan. 23, a large snowstorm covered much of Joplin as well as many other parts of the country. Students at MSSU share how they dealt with the storm and about their time away from classes. A...

MSSU Students Get Crazy with Campus Craze

Billingsly to Host the Campus Craze Event Thursday Jan. 29

Harshal Chinthala, Reporter • January 28, 2026

Missouri Southern State University is hosting a “Campus Craze” event to help students find their campus community. This event will take place Thursday, Jan. 29, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Billingsly...

Cardinals Caravan Tour Stars Announced Including Fredbird

Adults to Receive 2-ticket Game Vouchers

Press Release • January 7, 2026

Joplin, MO –KGCS-TV and the MSSU Department of Communication are once again proud to host the Cardinals Caravan coming to Joplin on January 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. The free event...

Spiva Library Serving Up Tea, Relaxation Before Finals

Monthly "CraftTEA" event offers free tea and craft space for MSSU community

Harshal Chinthala, Reporter • November 13, 2025

The MSSU campus community has an opportunity before the Thanksgiving Break to enjoy a bit of relaxing crafts and delicious tea with Spiva Library during their monthly "CraftTEA" event. The November edition...

Upcoming Workshop to Help Students Live Off-Campus

Harshal Chinthala, Reporter • November 5, 2025

Students can learn the "in's and out's" of renting an apartment at "Rent Ready: Your Guide to Off-Campus Living," a free lunch workshop taking place Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 12:15 PM. The event,...

MSSU Music Announces Upcoming Events

Student Recitals, Jazz, Honor Bands highlight schedule

Heather Reynolds, Reporter • November 4, 2025

Over the next few months, the MSSU Division of Music in the Department of Performing Arts will be hosting a variety of concerts and performances open to the public. Here’s some highlights of the musical...

Successful Safe Halloween Delights Young, Old

Harshal Chinthala, Reporter • November 3, 2025

Missouri Southern State University provided a safe and inclusive trick-or-treating experience for local families during its "Safe Halloween" event on Oct. 31. The event, that was free for all ages, provided...

Safe Halloween

Lions Stand Tall Once Upon a Pride

Defeat on the field can't quench the spirit on display off of it during Homecoming 2025

Harshal Chinthala, Gerardo Martinez, The Chart Staff, and MSSU Athletics • October 28, 2025

A heartbreaking ending on the gridiron and a week of rainy weather couldn’t dampen the MSSU spirit sweeping across Joplin, as Lions young and old showed out for Homecoming Week 2025. Events across campus...

Homecoming 2025

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