Welcome New Griffon Family Members!
When your student becomes a part of the Griffon family, you do too! Here at Missouri Western, we understand the important role that family plays in student success. We want to keep you informed and […]
International Center
The International Center, located in Blum Union, is a resource set up for our international students. Dedicated staff members help guide those students through their educational experience at Missouri Western. They […]
Connecting With Your Student During Their Last Month Home
Welcome to the family new Griffon parents! And welcome back returning parents! No matter what year of school your student is entering in a few short weeks, they are embarking on an exciting journey! While […]
New Master’s Option for Educators Available
A new master’s degree option will prepare graduates for K-12 cross-categorical special education licensure from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This new Master of Applied Science in Assessment option will be available […]
Chess Tournament
The Chess Club will host its Summer Celebration Chess Tournament on May 6 in Blum Union 218-219. Your student may bring their $10 entry fee at 10:30 a.m. to register. The tournament will begin at […]
Alumni Association
When your student graduates, they become a member of the Alumni Association. This association allows Missouri Western graduates to stay in touch with the University and connect with other alumni across the country and world. […]
International Farewell and Sash Ceremony
International Recruitment and Student Services would like to invite graduating international students, exchange students, family, friends, coworkers and professors to celebrate the great accomplishment of our graduating international students. The Sash Ceremony will be held […]
Modified Campus Hours in June
In a trial effort to save utility costs, Missouri Western State University will go to a four-day work week for four weeks in June. The campus will be closed on four Fridays: June 9, 16, 23 […]
Help Your Student Manage Finals Week Stress
Finals week can be a very stressful time for many college students. Often, the results of these exams determine a large percentage of their class grade. While you may feel unable to do anything to […]
Burmese Student Honored to Play Piano in D.C.
Burmese student Kevin Yang (Aung Moe Kyaw) was invited to perform a special concert in Washington D.C. on April 21 in support of the fourth annual Myanmar Music Festival to be held in Myanmar this […]
Nursing Reaches into Our Community
As part of Missouri Western’s career day, senior capstone nursing students offered a super-hero experience in the lab for the sixth-graders from Humboldt Elementary School. Each sixth-grader was able to experience six different stations with […]
Summer Housing Update
The residence halls will close for the spring semester on Saturday, May 6. Students who are not graduating will need to be checked out of their residence halls by their resident assistant 24 hours after […]
Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy and Adventure Sports Academy
Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy will be offered to 8-12 year olds from 1:30-5 p.m. June 5-9. Children ages 8-10 will receive introductory instruction to several lifetime sports including canoeing, fishing, archery and much more! Ages […]
Livestream Links for Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
Can’t join us for our graduation celebrations? Click the links below to view the events live.
Friday, May 5
2 p.m. Sash Ceremony – griff.vn/springsash17
7 p.m. Masters Hooding – griff.vn/spmaster17
Saturday, May 6
8:30 a.m. Nurses Pinning […]