MSSU has announced 2021’s Outstanding Graduate

Missouri Southern State University Alumni Association’s Board of Directors announced today their 2021 Outstanding Graduate, according to an MSSU news release.

Osceola, Mo resident Nathan Piccoli will graduate from the university with a double major in biology and biochemistry- with an emphasis on pre-med for both fields.

Piccoli participated in the Wildlife Society, where he served as president, as well as the Caduceus Club and the Lion Ambassadors.

From an MSSU News release, “He has published portions of his research work in two abstracts, served as a peer-reviewer for six different journal submissions and received awards at the 2018 Kansas Herpetological Society’s annual meeting and the 2019 research symposium at MSSU.

He has also volunteered with the Joplin Humane Society, Martin Luther School and George Washington Carver National Park.”

When Piccoli was asked what advice he would give to incoming freshmen, he said to get involved.

“Getting involved on campus is one of the most important things you can do,” he says. “It has been great for me, but it’s also a way for me to give back to the school that’s given me all of these opportunities.”