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Credit Score 101

Credit Score 101

Hannah Crouch April 16, 2024

On Thursday, April 11, Dr. Debbie Fort, Director of Project Stay, presented “Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score,” sharing her financial wisdom. Over baked potatoes, we learned about credit...

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Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit

Hannah Crouch April 8, 2024

On Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the first annual Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit, thanks to a generous donation by Bob and...

Viewing a Solar Eclipse: Informational Session for MSSU Students

Viewing a Solar Eclipse: Informational Session for MSSU Students

Aleezah Mufti April 2, 2024

If you’re a fan of astronomy, you might be excited about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8th! A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the entirety of the Sun, leading...

Sustainability At MSSU

Sustainability At MSSU

Hannah Crouch March 22, 2024

Have you heard of ecobricks? The official Ecobrick website explains, “an ecobrick is a plastic bottle packed solid with clean and dry plastic, made manually to a set density to sequester plastic and...

Joplin Coffee Shops: Where To Go

Joplin Coffee Shops: Where To Go

Sthuthi Tadiparti February 19, 2024

Missouri Southern State University’s strategic location in the suburbs of Joplin makes it an easy visit to the numerous amenities our town has to offer. As a current or incoming student, you might be...

1975-1976 Afro-American Society

Remembering MSSU’s Afro-American Society

Hannah Crouch February 12, 2024

Before we celebrated Black History Month, Missouri Southern State University’s Afro-American Society (AAS) established Black Awareness Week in 1975. Featured activities included a talent show, a “Black...

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MSSU Honors Ron Richard and Senator Roy Blunt in Naming Ceremonies

Sadie Heisner February 1, 2024

The Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University unanimously approved a request to name the new Health Science Innovation Center after former United State Senator Roy Blunt during their meeting...

From Tests to Vaccines: MSSUs Health Center Offers Comprehensive COVID-19 Support

From Tests to Vaccines: MSSU’s Health Center Offers Comprehensive COVID-19 Support

Jazmine Knight, Reporter September 22, 2023

With the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases and schools across the US getting back into the swing of things, some concerns arise. "How can I protect myself when I’m around too many new people at school?...

Experience the Magic of Ireland on the Campus of MSSU

Experience the Magic of Ireland on the Campus of MSSU

Lydia Carlson, Reporter September 22, 2023

Missouri Southern's 2023 Themed Semester spotlights Ireland with various diverse events including guest speakers, book signings, musical performances, and even a a unique book club and...

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Destination: international classroom

Students travel abroad for additional experience
Katrina Ball, Reporter May 1, 2023

Last year, MSSU took students across the globe to experience beauty beyond the borders of this country during the spring of 2022, including England, Czech, Italy and Europe, just to name a few.  According...

International Student Club hosts food, culture festival

International Student Club hosts food, culture festival

Darren Zustiak April 21, 2023

If you ever wondered what people eat in different countries? What kinds of music do they listen to? What do they wear for their culture? Only one place to find out and that is at the World Music and Cuisine...

Executive Director Debbie Fort is located in 301 Hearnes Hall

Project Stay: A place for every student

Katrina Ball April 10, 2023

Project Stay: it truly has a meaning within the name. Project Stay is a federal grant program for first-generation students and is in 301 Hearnes Hall. Students learn about realistic goal setting and building...

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