Jakob Grimm Awarded Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Franchise
“This has been my goal – what I have been working toward throughout my entire college career. This is an opportunity that is not presented anywhere else.” […]
Caleb Keling Awarded Auntie Anne’s Franchise
“This has been a goal of mine for quite some time now, junior year in high school to be specific. I want to thank my family…everyone involved with the Craig School of Business and Missouri Western. Not only for giving me the opportunity to own a business, but also giving [...]
Missouri Western serving with purpose
Missouri Western serving with purpose Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” This thought-provoking sentence served as the catalyst and inspiration for creating Missouri Western’s Center for Service. Dr. Melody Smith ’87 was approached [...]
Hello, President Kennedy!
Hello, President Kennedy! After serving as Missouri Western’s interim president since July 2020, Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy was officially named Missouri Western’s sixth president in February 2021. From the moment she first stepped on campus to interview for Missouri Western’s vice provost position in [...]
Program additions support workforce needs
Program additions support workforce needs Missouri Western is adding several new programs to meet student demand and the workforce needs of northwest Missouri. A new master’s degree beginning this fall will address the region’s teacher shortage. Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary [...]
Harris named dean of Science and Health
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 [...]
Letter from the University President
Letter from the University President Dear Friends, As you may recall, I was pleased to report in the last issue of the magazine that we were able to finish out the fall 2020 semester strong and in person. Once again, I am pleased to report that [...]
A Dream Come True: ’21 graduate wins business competition
A Dream Come True: ’21 graduate wins business competition Hayden Glaubius ’21 first heard about Missouri Western’s Center for Franchise Development while a student at Central High School in St. Joseph. This spring, after competing in the franchise competition and graduating from the [...]
Foundation hires new interim senior executive director
Foundation hires new interim senior executive director Jean Ahwesh has joined the Missouri Western Foundation team. She began her position as interim senior executive director of the Missouri Western Foundation July 6. Ahwesh has 30 years of experience in philanthropy, including leadership positions at West Virginia [...]