Online Learning Tips
When students think about college courses, online options are not always the first that come to mind – especially in the way the last two semesters have gone. But we have to remain […]
COVID-19 Update
Missouri Western has recently created an information dashboard on the COVID-19 response page. Here you will be able to find total active cases as well as a weekly […]
Revised Academic Schedule
Please be reminded that we have adjusted our academic schedule to begin Aug. 17 and end Nov. 24.
Sept. 20 – rescheduled Spring Commencement
Oct. 12 – registration […]
FAFSA Opens October 1
Your student may complete their 2021-22 FAFSA beginning Oct. 1, 2020 at FAFSA.gov. The deadline for the FAFSA is Feb. 1, 2021. For more information or for any […]
Chemistry Graduate Student of the Year
Chemistry graduate Merle Phillips – B.S. Chemistry, ’20 has been recognized as the graduating senior of the year by the Missouri Western Alumni Association. As a student Merle engaged in awarding winning research both at […]
Alumni Support Budding Entrepreneurs
Pam Klaus, director of the Center for Franchise Development, Katie Parra, entrepreneur & multi-unit franchisee, and Eugenia Doreen, Founder of Female Force hosted a workshop for entrepreneurs interested in elevating their businesses to the next […]
MoHIMA Awards Two HIM Program Graduates
The Missouri Health Information Management Association (MoHIMA) has awarded two Health Information Management graduates with prestigious state awards.
Makenzie Martin Hon was awarded the MoHIMA 2020 Outstanding Student Award. She is a 2020 HIM graduate and […]
President Wilson to Leave Missouri Western for Dream Job in Japan
President Matt Wilson will leave his position at Missouri Western State University to become the next dean of Temple University Japan.
“You hear people talking about dream jobs, but this is literally my greatest hope come […]
Chemistry Student and Professor Publish Paper
Chemistry student Leo Derr and former assistant professor Dr. Dan Stasko have published a paper in RSC Advances. The paper “Mechanistic insights into the acetate-accelerated synthesis of crystalline ceria nanoparticles” describes their work with University […]
Professor Quarterfinalist for Music Educator Award
Dr. Elise Hepworth, director of choral activities and music education, has been announced as a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.
The Music Educator Award was established to […]
MOBIUS Borrowing Returns
MOBIUS resumed library resource borrowing on July 27. Your student can now request titles from another MOBIUS library. When their requested title arrives, it will be available for curbside pickup.
Chemistry Student Awards
The Department of Chemistry held their Virtual Spring Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. The following students were recognized for their accomplishments:
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Analytical Chemistry – Kindall Henning
American Chemical […]
McMillan Begins as Student Development Director in August
Please welcome Justin McMillan to Missouri Western as Student Development Director beginning August 10! Justin McMillan joins Student Affairs from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio where he has served as a Senior Admissions Associate, […]
Missouri Western Receives Heartland Challenge Grant
Missouri Western is the recipient of the Heartland Challenge Grant offered through the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The grant, totaling $73,500 will support the launch of the Regional Economic Vitality Consortium to expand their entrepreneurship […]
Housing and Residence Life Spotlight
The Department of Housing and Residence Life is excited for students to return to campus. First, however, from all of us in the department, we thank you for the flexibility you and your students showed […]