Missouri Southern State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationMissouri, United States501-1000 Employees
Missouri Southern State University is a public university located in Joplin, Missouri, founded in 1937. It serves nearly 4,300 students and offers more than 140 academic programs, alongside NCAA Division II athletics. The university emphasizes immersive learning experiences, health and life sciences, and global education as core pillars of its academic identity, with a mission to educate and graduate knowledgeable, responsible, and successful global citizens. Within Missouri's higher education landscape, MSSU serves the Southwest region and beyond. In June 2026, Dr. Sarah Holtzen of MSSU's Lion Co-op was named a national finalist for innovation in teaching.