MSSU Communication Department

MSSU Communication Department Missouri Southern's Department of Communication was established in 1980 by forging together two disciplines, speech and journalism.

Today the Department of Communication is intertwined with the areas of public relations, speech communication, mass communi

Finals are done. Grades are in. Another year of achievement, now in the bin. Thank you Comm Lions, for brightening our h...
05/11/2026

Finals are done. Grades are in. Another year of achievement, now in the bin. Thank you Comm Lions, for brightening our halls. We're gonna take a nap. See you next Fall.

Have a great summer!

Congratulations to all of our students who were awarded at yesterday's Comm Awards! There are too many to list in a Face...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to all of our students who were awarded at yesterday's Comm Awards! There are too many to list in a Facebook post, but every one of them represent the best of what the Department of Communication has to offer!

And a special shoutout to our department Advisor of the Year, Ward Bryant, and our Teacher of the Year, Brian Mehrens!

04/28/2026

Comm Lions! I know you all are waiting with great anticipation for your favorite thing ever next week (final exams), but don't forget to stop in and visit with your faculty advisor! There's plenty of time to get enrolled in summer classes, or even get squared away for the fall.

Plus, we miss you. We like it when you come in for a chat.

Nobody was injured following a rollover accident at the intersection of Newman and Duquesne. Area first responders were ...
04/22/2026

Nobody was injured following a rollover accident at the intersection of Newman and Duquesne. Area first responders were quick to respond, and as of this posting, the blockage to the intersection has been cleared and traffic is moving normally.

Around 11 am on Wednesday, April 22, two vehicles collided in the intersection of Newman Road and Duquesne Road on the Missouri Southern campus. No injuries were reported. As one driver was entering the intersection headed south on Duquesne Road, they collided with a silver SUV which was turning lef...

04/20/2026

Good morning, Comm Lions! It's April 20, which means that enrollment for Fall 2026 is now open to all students! If you haven't done so already, set up a time to meet with your advisor and get enrolled in the classes you want AND need, before they fill up!

It was great to have you! All of you should be proud of your achievements!
04/16/2026

It was great to have you! All of you should be proud of your achievements!

A huge thank you to Doug Heady and Shae Schrader for taking time out of a hectic Showcase schedule for an insightful Q&A...
04/15/2026

A huge thank you to Doug Heady and Shae Schrader for taking time out of a hectic Showcase schedule for an insightful Q&A session with our Comm Lion students!

Good morning Comm Lions! Today, some of the best and brightest of the Four States’ media creators are swarming Webster H...
04/15/2026

Good morning Comm Lions! Today, some of the best and brightest of the Four States’ media creators are swarming Webster Hall for the annual Missour Southern Media Showcase! With hundreds of area high schoolers attending, today will be jam packed with media awards, guest speakers, and more!

Our first speaker is coming up at 10:30 in Webster 111, where local meteorologist and influencer Doug Heady will speak to high school and MSSU students alike. It’s open to all MSSU students, so come on down and say hello!

03/23/2026

Welcome back, Comm Lions! While we are all trying to get back into the "doing work and not vegetating on our couch" phase of the semester, remember that Fall Enrollment opens TODAY for seniors and other priority enrollment students!

Schedule a meeting with your advisors to get in the classes you need ASAP! General open enrollment opens April 20.

Comm Lions! We're all chomping at the bit to get out for Spring Break next week. Before you go, however, swing by Billin...
03/09/2026

Comm Lions! We're all chomping at the bit to get out for Spring Break next week. Before you go, however, swing by Billingsley on Wednesday, March 11, for the MSSU Spring Career Fair.

More than 100 businesses from around the Four States area and beyond will be in attendance, looking for students like you to fill job vacancies and internship slots in the coming months.

Missouri Southern State University will be hosting its annual Spring Career Fair in Billingsly Student Center on March 11. Having 100+ businesses and organizations in attendance, the event encourages students to consider their future after graduation. At the event, students will have the opportunity...

Open your ears, Lions! This afternoon, the  #4 Missouri Southern Lions women's basketball team will take on  #5 Northwes...
03/06/2026

Open your ears, Lions! This afternoon, the #4 Missouri Southern Lions women's basketball team will take on #5 Northwest Missouri at noon. Tomorrow, following their upset win over #2 UCM, the #7 Lions men's team will face the winner of today's game between Rogers State and Fort Hays. Tip-off for the men on Saturday is set for 8:15 PM. If the women win today, they will face #1 Central Missouri on Saturday at noon.

Comm Lions working with KXMS are in Kansas City to broadcast and report on all of the tournament's action! Listen live to Lions games on KXMS 88.7, and check the official MIAA 2026 Basketball Championships web site for full schedules, live stats, and links to watch games streaming live.

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