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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cody Smith honored with Richard Webster medallion in education
JOPLIN, Mo. — A local university is honoring the service and achievements of a southwest Missouri lawmaker. Missouri Southern State University presented its Richard Webster Medallion to Cody Smith. MSSU leaders cited the former state representative's eight years in Jefferson City and especially his commitment to furthering education. Smith, who also the House Budget Chair, termed out of his representative seat in December. He told us he enjoys seeing the progress being one on the university's 'Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center' which benefitted from state funding during his tenure. 'That will be really impactful for the community and region at large, helping young people get into those health science professions that are extremely valuable to them and to our community. And we need more doctors and nurses and technicians. And the more that we can do that locally the better,' said Cody Smith. 'Cody Smith has had a tremendous impact on our state, our region. But certainly, on our university. Not only in terms of not only funding, but advocacy. His understanding of the importance of education. We are deeply grateful for what he has done for this university,' said Dr. Dean Van Galen. This is just the fourth time MSSU has awarded the Webster Medallion, which focuses on civil service. Other recipients have been Ron Richard, Gary Nodler and Robert Warden. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2024-2025 Golden Lion Award winners honored at MSSU
JOPLIN, Mo. — This year's Golden Lion Award winners are honored at a special ceremony. The annual awards banquet took place Tuesday night (6/10) inside Missouri Southern State University's Ron Richard Athletic Center. It was emceed by KODE's Gretchen Bolander and recognized the eight finalists from this past academic year, whose stories we've brought you since September. Each one was nominated and chosen for their commitment to community service and academic achievement. Each one also received a $1,000 dollar scholarship to MSSU. During the banquet, one of the eight finalists received an additional $5,000 scholarship. This year's overall winner was Camden Steadman from Seneca. 'I was shocked. I was very happy, though. It was like a really good, happy shock because during my first interview, I actually said, 'like' a lot of times and I thought, 'I botched that interview or I hope that doesn't mess me up,' and I'm glad that it didn't mess it up. And then getting this scholarship is huge, I mean, $5,000 is a lot of money. That will cover an entire semester at the very least,' said Steadman. 'The Golden Lion Award is an amazing recognition of students who provided a truly unique service in their high school. We're so happy to have those students coming to the Missouri Southern campus. Over the years, I've seen them come here succeed, continue to serve, and make a difference,' said MSSU President, Dr. Dean Van Galen. The Golden Lion Award is sponsored by our parent company, Nexstar Broadcasting and H.E. Williams. To date, more than 30 MSSU graduates began their collegiate careers as Golden Lion Award finalists. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
MSSU launches 3D Printing Center for Precision Health
Even before completion of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center, Missouri Southern State University is test driving one of the educational opportunities that will be featured there. University officials were on hand Friday to open the new Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health in Room 118 of the Ummel Technology Building in its temporary home prior to the completion of its permanent home sometime in 2026. A new initiative funded through a Science to Jobs grant provided by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, it will serve as a hub for advanced research, workforce training and regional collaboration focused on the intersection of 3D printing and personalized health care. 'The Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health brings new opportunities spanning into the disciplines of health care, education, research and industry,' said Crystal Lemmons, dean of the College of Health, Life Sciences and Education. 'The potential impact of this technology is unlimited in its scope, and we expect the center to continue to grow and evolve over time.' Lemmons said the center features four different kinds of 3D printers that use different materials to print realistic human organs, bones and tissue for surgeons to practice on before they cut into a real human body. 'We have the ability to make anatomical models. Some of them, depending on what the needs are, can be very lifelike,' Lemmons said. 'We have the ability to make devices or models that can be used to practice with surgery. We have the ability to make all kinds of other objects that may be needed. For example we made a tool, as kind of a practice, that helps us open some of the jugs that we have for our detergent. These are 3D printers and we have lots of different types of materials, so really the potential application for what can be made is almost limitless.' Lemmons said the center is not quite ready to bring students into its lab, but she's heard positive feedback from students about the center. 'We are searching for staff members to run the center to be able to develop our curriculum,' Lemmons said. 'As soon as that piece — we're going to work on that this coming year — is in place we anticipate a lot of student involvement. I've had some initial conversations with students, they're very excited about it, those that know about it. I've had very good student feedback so I think it's just a matter of getting the center fully launched and getting our curriculum in place.' Missouri Southern President Dean Van Galen said the center will provide unique opportunities for students to have a hands-on learning experience in 3D tech and how it is used in the medical field in a way that's not common at other universities. 'It's also important because it creates a bridge for us to work with health care providers in the region to work hand in hand in developing the use of this technology to benefit patients in our region and really across the state of Missouri,' Van Galen said. 'I think it also opens a door for more innovation and potential economic development that is centered around 3D printing in a precision lab.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden Apple winners Monday during ceremony at MSSU
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty announced the winner of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards Monday during a ceremony at Corley Auditorium at Missouri Southern State University. This year, 52 teachers from Joplin's private and public schools were nominated by peers, students and parents. Winners are: Kindergarten to Second Grade • Stephanie Lynch, Soaring Heights Elementary School Third to Fifth Grade • Erin Geeding, McKinley Elementary School Sixth to Eighth Grade • Ann Landrum, New Heights Christian Academy Ninth to Twelfth Grade • Brad Douglas, Joplin High School
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Joplin teachers honored with 2025 Golden Apple awards
JOPLIN, Mo. — Teachers in the Joplin School District are being recognized for their hard work. On Monday (5/5), the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce along with Liberty Utilities, announced the recipients for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. The awards ceremony took place at Corley Auditorium on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. This year, 52 teachers from Joplin`s private and public schools were nominated by peers, students, and parents. For 40 years, the Golden Apple Awards have recognized excellence in the teaching profession and informed the public of exceptional quality of instruction in the Joplin community. 'The fact that a program can last for multiple decades, honoring sometimes a profession we take for granted is just amazing, and it's got to feel good to the school district, to the teachers, to the parents, to the kids. I remember nominating teachers when I was in high school, and I think we have a lot of that, that happens with these awards,' said Valerie Searcy, Chairperson for the Joplin Schools Golden Apple Award. Here are the 2025 Golden Apple Award winners: Kindergarten — 2nd Grade: Stephanie Lynch, Soaring Heights Elementary 3rd — 5th Grade: Erin Geeding, McKinley Elementary 6th — 8th Grade: Ann Landrum, New Heights Christian Academy 9th — 12th Grade: Brad Douglas, Joplin High School Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
