Athletics

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One of the highlights at MSSU is athletics. And the amazing student athletes you’ll find right here. Whether you want to be given it your all on the field or in the stands cheering for the Lions with your friends, the athletics program here has something for everyone. Let’s hear from Jasmine, a graduate student in the Education Department who excelled as a member of the track and field team. Your turnaround with it, Jasmine. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex, for the introduction. What’s going on, everybody? I’ve been playing sports ever since I was seven years old. I discovered my talent for running early on and I stuck with it ever since. I ran track throughout elementary, all the way to high school and received a great scholarship offer from the track program at Missouri Southern, making it an easy decision to come here. During my track and field career at MSSU, I’ve earned four All American Honors in indoor and outdoor competitions, as well as 10 All MIAA Honors. I’m currently the school record holder in the 60 meter, 200 meter and 4 by 400 relay indoors, as well as the 100 meter, 200 meter and 4 by 100 relay, outdoors. Missouri Southern has the proud tradition of athletic success with a variety of men’s and women’s sports available, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cross country, volleyball, golf, and of course, track and field. The university makes our success as a student athlete a priority, putting as much emphasis on our achievement inside the classroom as on the field. I graduated with my undergrad degree of education in December, 2021. What I loved about the education department was the relationships I formed with my professors. I enjoyed the program so much that I decided to continue my education here and get my master’s in curriculum and instruction. I wasn’t quite sure how my college experience was gonna pan out, but everything I’ve learned in the classroom and through my participation in athletics has been extremely valuable, and it will be applied in my career as an educator. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you for being the definition of a true student athlete, Jasmine. Congratulations on all your accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. And we hope the lessons you’ve learned along the way will be invaluable throughout your career as an educator. We’ve heard a lot about the connections you make with faculty at Missouri Southern. And it sounds like that has been an extremely impactful aspect of your education, and we love that, take care.