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Jul 07, 2020

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-23

2020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00

July 14, 2020--The Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University is hosting the rescheduled Entrepreneurship Week July 21-23. The revised event includes five free workshops and a Capstone Business Luncheon. Seating is limited to allow for social distancing. Registration is required for all events. To register, visit the Center for [...]

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-232020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Missouri Western’s cybersecurity program adds online option

2020-07-13T15:03:06-05:00

July 13, 2020--Missouri Western State University’s graduate program in cybersecurity is now offered both online and in person. Applications are currently being accepted for the fall 2020 semester. “Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, filling a critical need in today’s dynamic technical landscape,” said Yipkei Kwok, program director of the cybersecurity program. “They develop new [...]

Missouri Western’s cybersecurity program adds online option2020-07-13T15:03:06-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president

2020-07-10T12:17:00-05:00

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy July 10, 2020--Missouri Western’s Board of Governors announced today that Missouri native Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy will serve as interim president of the university beginning in August. Dr. Kennedy is currently Missouri Western’s vice provost after being selected through a nationwide search. In that role, she has focused on a number [...]

Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president2020-07-10T12:17:00-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

President Wilson to leave MWSU for ‘dream job’ in Japan

2020-07-08T09:23:43-05:00

July 8, 2020--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 true,” Wilson said. “My roots at Temple University run deep. Not only did I earn my Juris [...]

President Wilson to leave MWSU for ‘dream job’ in Japan2020-07-08T09:23:43-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Missouri Western plans to start fall 2020 semester early

2020-06-25T17:30:20-05:00

June 25, 2020--Missouri Western State University will start its fall 2020 semester two weeks early and end it by Thanksgiving in response to ongoing concerns about COVID-19.  “Unfortunately, we realize that the continued spread of COVID-19 will remain unpredictable for many months and that we need to remain flexible for the foreseeable future,” President Matt [...]

Missouri Western plans to start fall 2020 semester early2020-06-25T17:30:20-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Chiefs won’t hold training camp at Missouri Western in 2020, plan to return in 2021 

2020-06-24T13:19:58-05:00

A statement from Josh Looney, vice president of intercollegiate athletics, Missouri Western State University: After much discussion over the past several months, the Kansas City Chiefs officially notified us this week that they will be unable to hold their 2020 Training Camp at Missouri Western due to the NFL’s evolving policies in response to the [...]

Chiefs won’t hold training camp at Missouri Western in 2020, plan to return in 2021 2020-06-24T13:19:58-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Junior Hannah Berry named student governor

2020-06-12T10:07:19-05:00

Hannah Berry June 12, 2020--Hannah Berry has been appointed by Gov. Mike Parson as student governor on the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Berry’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. “I am so honored to have been appointed to the position of Student Governor,” Berry said. “I am [...]

Junior Hannah Berry named student governor2020-06-12T10:07:19-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

27th annual Convocation on Critical Issues postponed

2020-06-10T08:40:30-05:00

Michael Morell June 10--The 27th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues featuring Michael Morell, former acting director and deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, originally scheduled for Oct. 1, 2020 has been postponed to September 30, 2021, because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our hope is to have a [...]

27th annual Convocation on Critical Issues postponed2020-06-10T08:40:30-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Missouri Western to launch Center for Workforce Development July 1

2020-07-06T09:24:53-05:00

June 5, 2020--The Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University will launch the Center for Workforce Development on July 1 to provide a variety of training and continuing education opportunities. “With so many people experiencing employment disruptions due to COVID-19, this is the perfect time to provide basic skills training and continuing education [...]

Missouri Western to launch Center for Workforce Development July 12020-07-06T09:24:53-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Message from President Wilson

2020-06-04T15:41:30-05:00

President Matt Wilson sent the following message to Missouri Western State University students, faculty and staff on June 2:  Dear Griffon Family: Although I am traveling this week, I wanted to reach out to our campus community about the tragic deaths of George Floyd and countless others in recent months. Not only are we deeply [...]

Message from President Wilson2020-06-04T15:41:30-05:00