The Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University recently hosted its annual Communication Awards, recognizing student work across public relations, television, radio, and journalism.  The...

EMPORIA, Kan. — Top seeded and No. 7-ranked Missouri Southern softball (48-7) captured the 2026 MIAA Tournament Championship with a 4-1 victory over No. 6 seed Rogers State (36-19) Saturday afternoon...

Beginning in April of 2024, both MSSU’s faculty and students have closely observed the construction of the Roy Blunt Health Science building. Over the course of two years, the building has quickly...

Beginning in 2024, the city of Joplin has implemented the use of Flock surveillance. Flock LPR readers, or license-plate capturing cameras, are currently being used in the city as an investigative aid for...

Students participating in the Spring and Summer 2026 commencement ceremony at Missouri Southern can expect an organized process, ongoing support and multiple resources to ensure a smooth experience...

Around 11 am on Wednesday, April 22, two vehicles collided in the intersection of Newman Road and Duquesne Road on the Missouri Southern campus. No injuries were reported. As one driver was entering...

In 2024, the Joplin Police Department installed Flock cameras around the surrounding Joplin city area. Flock Safety, manufacturer and operator of security hardware and software, provides said...

An exhibition of artworks from China can be viewed in front of the MSSU bookstore in the Billingsly Student Center. Traveling of Eyes is a cross-cultural exhibition that invites viewers to consider...

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...

Traveling alongside Missouri Southern’s athletes, KXMS, MSSU’s radio station, recently attended the MIIA Basketball Conference held in Kansas City. Starting Mar. 4, KXMS’s coverage of the conference...

As homelessness continues to affect hundreds of people in Joplin. A local nonprofit is working to provide a path towards stability for those trying to rebuild their lives.  Vita Nova Village, a transitional...

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...