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Josh Turner to Perform at Missouri Southern

Josh Turner to Perform at Missouri Southern

Heather Reynolds April 21, 2025

Country music singer and songwriter Josh Turner will be performing at Fred G. Hughes Stadium, Friday, May 2nd. Opening for Turner will be Dawson Hallow, an American-indie-folk band based out of the...

Renowned Journalist, Michael Wallis to visit Missouri Southern

Renowned Journalist, Michael Wallis to visit Missouri Southern

Heather Reynolds April 2, 2025

This Friday, April 4, journalist and historian Michael Wallis, will be visiting MSSU in honor of Route 66’s 100th anniversary.   Wallis is known for many things, being a journalist was one of the...

Royale Cinema Lounge

Royale Cinema Lounge

More Than a Movie Theatre
Heather Reynolds March 27, 2025

You may have heard of Bookhouse Cinema before, a local small theater and restaurant near downtown Joplin. After the cinema announced they were closing last year, brothers and movie lovers Nathan and Caleb...

Dr. Penning

Transforming the MSSU Biology Department

Dr. Penning's Lab
Trisha Rajaram February 25, 2025

Dr. David Penning, Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Health at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), has played a pivotal role in biology research and expanding research opportunities...

Dress to Impress

Dress to Impress

It’s Like Shopping but Free
Heather Reynolds February 11, 2025

The annual Dress to Impress  event is coming Wednesday, February 26th from 9 a.m.  to 4 p.m. in the Billingsly Student Center Ballroom and room 307. Dress to Impress is a one-day free event held at MSSU...

MSSU February Events

MSSU February Events

Trisha Rajaram January 28, 2025

As the spring semester begins at MSSU, students, faculty and staff can look forward to a wide range of exciting events this February. For those seeking a relaxing time through music, a variety of concerts...

Larry Perry Holding his award.

MSSU Football Alumnus Reminisces About 1970 Award

Trisha Rajaram December 16, 2024

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has been a place where athletes have been able to grow within their athletic careers. Over the years, MSSU’s football program has allowed players to showcase...

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All Day Event Celebrates Opening of New Outdoor Stage Covering at Cornell Complex

Aleezah Mufti November 26, 2024

Outdoor entertainment is a fun way to spend any season, whether it is enjoying a live music performance over the summer or huddling up and watching a holiday play during the winter. Soon, the Harry M....

MSSU ALICE Training

MSSU ALICE Training

Trisha Rajaram November 11, 2024

At MSSU, the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training has been crucial to creating a safer environment on campus. ALICE is a training program designed to equip individuals of the MSSU...

Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming

Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming

Luke Boyer November 6, 2024

Sports and video games are two sides of the same coin, they both involve a lot of activity that can teach valuable lessons and bring people together. These two forms of entertainment have been a huge part...

Health Department Hosts CPR Courses

Health Department Hosts CPR Courses

Chris Crawford November 5, 2024

On Nov. 8, the Joplin City Health Department will host two CPR classes at their offices, located at 321 E 4th Street. The first course will be a HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) Checkoff course beginning...

MSSU Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Anthem BCBS and Mercy Negotiations

MSSU Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Anthem BCBS and Mercy Negotiations

Aleezah Mufti November 5, 2024

When it comes to healthcare, insurance is essential for many individuals to have comprehensive access to medical resources, such as emergency hospital visits and routine checkups. Oftentimes, employers...

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