JOPLIN, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- Missouri Southern State University issued the following news release: * * * Joplin City Council Recognizes the Impact of Six Local Colleges and Universities On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Joplin City Council presented a proclamation honoring the significant contributions of six area colleges and universities to the region's economy and community. The proclamation acknowledged the collective impact of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), Pittsburg State Univer  more