MSSU Alums & Friends

We were honored to name the Paul Shipman Financial Services Suite in Hearnes Hall. Dr. Shipman’s leadership during MSSU’s transition to a four-year institution helped establish the university’s foundation. His and Trula’s lasting support continues to impact students.

Don't miss today's Give Back Sponsor, Raising Cane's! Enjoy a meal from 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. and turn your meal into momentum for the MSSU Lion Pride Giving Challenge!

Give back to the pride! It's time for our Giving Week Challenge! Head over to the page of your favorite team or program to give. Your support keeps our lions going!

Closet clean-out time! Our annual Dress to Impress event is just a month away. Donate gently used professional clothing, shoes, belts & accessories to help Lions walk into interviews with confidence. Drop off at Hearnes Hall Student Success Center!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the campus will be closed today.

As a MSSU graduate, you’re automatically part of the MSSU Alumni Association with a Free Lifetime Membership just for you. Check out the benefits you can enjoy: mssu.edu/advancement/al…

Missouri Southern hosted its annual 2025 Seasonal Choral Flourish at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church showcasing timeless Christmas carols sung by the Missouri Southern Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale. Click here to watch: youtu.be/OlZXetbC7xA

Did you you know MSSU used to produce yearbooks? If you graduated between 1938 -1993, you can access your yearbook online through our Spiva Library online archives! libguides.mssu.edu/crossroadsyear… We also have physical copies of yearbooks at our Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center.

Commencement is Saturday, Dec. 13 at Taylor Performing Arts Center. 🎓 10 a.m. – Arts & Sciences, Business, Comm & Tech, Gen Studies 🎓 2 p.m. – Health, Life Sciences & Education, Applied Science

Don't feel like making breakfast? Then don't! Come see us this morning at the Joplin Elks Lodge and enjoy a delicious breakfast you didn't have to make. Proceeds will be used to purchases groceries for the Lion Co-Op pantry and to fund grocery scholarships for students in need!

Three media professionals were inducted into the Missouri Southern State University Regional Media Hall of Fame! Among them was John Emrich, ’64, honored for over 40 years in broadcasting and sales across the Four-State Area. Congrats, John, on this incredible achievement! #MSSU

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today we're rallying around one idea: opportunity, the spark that propels our Lions forward. Every gift creates an opportunity for students to learn, grow, and succeed. Give today: mssu.edu/giving #SupportMSSU #LionPride

Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, we're celebrating one word: opportunity. Your support—whether $5 or $500—creates opportunities that change students’ lives. Give today: mssu.edu/giving #SupportMSSU #LionPride

One week till the Lion Co-Op Joplin Elks Breakfast fundraiser! Mark your calendar to join us next Saturday at the Joplin Elks Lodge. Proceeds will be used to purchase groceries for the Lion Co-Op pantry and to fund grocery scholarships for students in need!

Next week, get ready for a festive lineup of holiday fun the whole family will adore at Holiday Happenings. Rumor has it Santa himself is stopping by—so bring your wish list! Come celebrate the magic of the season with us and make memories that sparkle.

Our offices will be closed November 26–28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Looking for beautiful Christmas wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces this holiday season? Support the MSSU Choir as they prepare for an incredible opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2027. Shop their holiday greenery fundraiser here: lynchcreekwreaths.com/?campaign_id=2…

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season! Looking for a sweet addition to your Thanksgiving table? First Lady Mary Van Galen is sharing her family favorite—Nana’s Tea-Time Pecan Cheesecakes. Trust us, they’re worth making!

Mark your calendars and join us for Holiday Happenings at Missouri Southern—an evening filled with festive music, delicious food, carriage rides, photos with Santa, and the Holiday Makers Market craft fair. Don’t miss this celebration of the season!

Join us this Sunday, November 23 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM in the Taylor Performing Arts Center for an inspiring evening of music as the MSSU Concert Band, under the direction of Professor Scott Schneider. This concert is free and open to the public!