The Ozark Center, a unit of Freeman Health, and Missouri Southern State University’s Athletics Department are partnering to ...

In July 2026, Café Roar officially opened to Missouri Southern’s faculty and students. Located in the Welcome Center of the Roy Blunt Health Science building, MSSU’s newest eatery offers a wide ...

In July 2025, Missouri Southern State University made strides in enhancing its initiatives in becoming a more sustainable ...

STORY UPDATE: On Oct. 28, this article was updated to clarify that The Chart is still gathering information from university officials. This story will be updated when new information is given.

On Oct. 26, students, faculty, and members of the Joplin community will have an opportunity to come together for Missouri ...

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 ...

This semester, the Communications Department has appointed a familiar face as its newest department chair. Brian Mehrens, long-time communications professor and lead advisor of MSSU’S radio station, ...

Named after the first president of Missouri Southern College, Leon C. Billingsly, the Billingsly Student Center is a hub of activity on MSSU’s campus. It is home to the Lion’s Den, the bookstore, and ...

From Aug. 28-30, Missouri Southern State University hosted the Route 66 Balloon Festival. This event, held on the south side of the university near the soccer fields, marks the second year in a row it ...

There’s a specific kind of moment where you realize you’ve become the joke—and you didn’t even mean to be. It’s not something obvious or loud. It’s usually in a look, a laugh, or a reaction that ...

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 products ...

In recognition of the graduating students in the Honors Program at Missouri Southern State University, an award ceremony celebrating students’ academic achievements took place on Wednesday, April 24th ...