Harris named dean of Science and Health Dr. Crystal Harris has been named dean of the College of Science and Health. She has served as interim dean since the college was created one year ago. “Dr. Harris has served Missouri Western with distinction for more than [...]
Dr. Doug Davenport Dr. Doug Davenport, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at Missouri Western State University, retired June 30, 2021. “During a time of transition and unprecedented challenge, Doug has provided outstanding leadership,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president. “Not only is [...]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the spring Commencement ceremony has been postponed until Sunday, Sept. 20. For the safety of our community, two ceremonies will be held at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Graduates will be limited to four tickets for guests, but both ceremonies will be live streamed. All [...]
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy was named vice provost last fall. She had been the dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and interim dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Akron. In her role at Missouri Western, Dr. Kennedy will focus on a number of [...]
This past summer, President Matt Wilson announced the filling of two open vice president positions and two new vice presidential positions. Dr. Doug Davenport, associate provost of research, planning and institutional effectiveness, had been serving as interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs for the past year. He was [...]
A negative was turned into an amazing positive when the local St. Joseph Woodworkers Guild agreed to create a new ceremonial mace for Missouri Western this spring. The original mace, which was carried in and placed on the stage at Commencement ceremonies, was stolen in May 2018. When University personnel [...]
2017-18 Retirees Congratulations to Missouri Western’s retirees in the past year: Belinda Ball, Western Institute Robert Bidding, University Police Dr. Carolyn Brose, Nursing Dr. Susan Carter, Music Dr. M. Susan Claflin, Education Michael Clark, University Police Dr. John Courington, Economics Dr. Jeanie Crain, English Dr. Jeanne Daffron, Academic Affairs Tammy [...]
Provost retires Dr. Jeanne Daffron '75 Dr. Jeanne Daffron ’75, provost and vice president for academic affairs, retired on June 30, 2018, but will continue working part-time for a year to assist in the transition. Dr. Doug Davenport, associate provost for research, planning and institutional effectiveness, is serving [...]
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce costs for students and help them finish college in a timely manner, Missouri Western reduced the number of credit hours required to earn a bachelor’s degree from 124 to 120, effective this fall semester. Credit requirements within majors or minors will not change, [...]
