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Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program Receives 2025 Outstanding Performance Award

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition […]

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Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers to Host Two Holiday Events in December

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their two holiday-themed events, which will be hosted in December. The group is still accepting donations of necessary supplies and/or treats for both events. See […]

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Joplin Schools Board of Education Approves Long-Range Plan for Facility Improvements

November 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – In January 2025, the Joplin Schools Board of Education approved the Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) Phase 1 recommendations to address the facility needs they considered to be of highest priority: […]

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Crowder College’s Foundation Receives $606K Donation

November 7, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the receipt of a $606,431 donation from the Barnes family estate. “This gift came at the perfect time as we have been looking to address specific […]

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Joplin Schools Celebrates Improved Accreditation Scores

November 7, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) scores for public school districts statewide, showing significant improvement for Joplin Schools. The district’s APR […]

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Missouri Southern State University Announces Abi Almandinger as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce that Abi Almandinger (’96) will join the University Advancement team as director of alumni and donor relations beginning November 3, 2025. A proud MSSU alumna, Almandinger […]

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Crowder College to Host McDonald County Secession Exhibit Beginning November 5

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jane, MO) – Crowder College McDonald County is unveiling the new McDonald County Secession Exhibit, a local historical display created in collaboration with multiple, passionate hands. This includes local historian, Crowder alumni and current Missouri […]

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Crowder College to Host 23rd Annual Festival of Wreaths on November 11

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Foundation’s 23rd annual Festival of Wreaths will take place on Tuesday, November 11. The event begins at 5:00 pm with a silent auction in the Longwell Museum, which is […]

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Missouri Southern State University Design Students Featured in Joint China-USA Exhibition

November 3, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) partnered with Zhejiang International Studies University (ZISU) in a joint Sino-American design exhibition, which is currently on display at ZISU’s campus in Hangzhou, China. The exhibition highlights the global collaboration […]

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Missouri Southern State University’s Assistant Library Director, Amber Carr, Named MLA’s 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Library Association (MLA) has named Amber Carr, assistant library director and marketing/outreach librarian at Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) George A. Spiva Library, as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Professional Librarian Award. […]

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