by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 16, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
A historic partnership between Missouri Southern State University and the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) was formalized during a recent signing ceremony. The “Yours to Lose – Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program” will allow up to 25...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Dillon Walker, who graduated in May with his master’s in accountancy, successfully defended his title and won his second straight Collegiate Delta Epsilon Chi (C-DECA) International Accounting Competition title at the 55th annual International Career Development...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Missouri Southern will celebrate the Great Britain Semester in Fall 2016 – our 20th themed semester since the program began in 1997 with the China Semester. As was the case with our Fall 2015 Spain Semester, MSSU faculty again will make several presentations. They...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
The Missouri Southern men’s and women’s basketball teams once again made it to the MIAA Tournament, where the men fell in the semifinals and the women in the quarters. Senior guard Taévaunn Prince was a unanimous first-team AllMIAA pick, while also earning first-team...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Organizers raising funds for Missouri Shakespeare Festival A new fundraising push is underway to help support the annual Missouri Shakespeare Festival at Missouri Southern. Organizers hope to raise $25,000 in order to provide a stipend for company members, plus...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
In the early 1970s, Joplin dentists John Windle and Dr. J.W. McAlister went looking for dental hygienists. They couldn’t find one outside the Kansas City area. Eventually, when a hygienist turned up, they agreed to share her among their practices. Something had to be...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Three Missouri Southern grads work behind the scenes for Cirque du Soliel’s ‘Zarkana’ Two clowns bumble their way across the theater, eliciting laughter as they climb – or, more accurately, stumble – over the seated audience members as they make their way toward the...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Twenty years strong: Children’s Lifetime Wellness Academy Now in its 20th year, the Children’s Lifetime Wellness Academy at Missouri Southern continues to provide a variety of fun, healthy activities for kids. Designed for children ages 7-12, the day camp is...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Rob Lundien, ’96, recognized as finalist for 2016 School Counselor of the Year Robert Lundien couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional as he was recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama during a White House ceremony in January. “The young man I brought with me had...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
A conversation with actor/martial artist Jeff Speakman, ’83 Jeff Speakman, a 1983 Missouri Southern graduate, oversees Kenpo 5.0 karate franchise schools in 20 countries. The Chicago native has been featured in 10 films, including 1991’s “The Perfect Weapon,” and has...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Dr. Albert Yeboah-Forson teams with students for study of mining areas The video begins with a view of blacktop before the drone whirs to life, making a gradual ascent until it presents a 360-degree look at a desolate landscape. It’s an area that appears more suited...
by Ashley Eriksen | Jun 11, 2016 | Archive Spring 2016
Alexandra Starks, Saif Farag selected as 2015-16 Outstanding Graduates Having already crossed the stage during December commencement exercises, Alexandra Starks and Saif Farag have been selected as the Outstanding Graduates for the 2015-16 school year. Beyond Missouri...