Regional students to gather at MSSU for annual History Day

(From Missouri Southern State College)

Nearly 200 middle and high school students from 15 regional schools will gather at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) on March 6 to compete in the annual History Day competition.

History Day challenges students to conduct extensive historical research and present their findings in one of five categories: papers, exhibits, websites, documentaries, or performances. Students may compete individually or in groups of up to five. Each project must align with this year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.”

Exhibits will be on display beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Connor Ballroom of the Billingsly Student Center. Performances will begin at 9 a.m. in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall, and documentaries will be screened starting at 9 a.m. in classrooms on the second floor of Webster Hall. Each student or group will also participate in a brief interview with a pair of judges as part of the evaluation process.

The exhibits, screenings, performances and interviews are open to the public, though attendees may not interact with students or judges during the evaluation process.

Winners will be announced during a closing ceremony scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. in Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall. The ceremony is open to the public.

MSSU students represent university at Governor's Student Leadership Forum

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) students Noah DeClue, Sandesh Khanal, and Luke Wood were one of 60 collegiate students nominated to represent Missouri Southern at the 39th Annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum (MOGSLF). 

The Forum took place February 12–14, 2026, and provided students from across the state with an incredible opportunity to learn from influential leaders in various fields. Hosted at the Missouri State Capital, the event featured a dynamic lineup of speakers, including Governor Mike Kehoe, state legislators, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders, who shared their experiences, wisdom, and insights with the next generation of leaders.

The weekend also offered ample networking opportunities, where students engaged in meaningful conversations with the speakers and one another, exchanging ideas and forming connections that may serve them throughout their personal and professional journeys.

The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum equipped students with the tools, resources, and motivation to become the next generation of leaders in Missouri and beyond. As students left the forum, they were empowered to take what they had learned and apply it to their communities, schools, and personal lives.

The event began in 1988 under the leadership of former Missouri Governor and 79th U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.

For more information about the Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum and upcoming events, visit www.missourigslf.com, call 573-691-7572 or e-mail jaclyn@mogslf.org