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Nov 11, 2019

Kennedy appointed vice provost

2019-11-14T10:20:24-06:00

Nov. 14, 2019—Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy has been named vice provost of Missouri Western State University. Dr. Kennedy is currently dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and interim dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Akron. “We are thrilled that Dr. Kennedy will be joining the leadership team at [...]

Kennedy appointed vice provost2019-11-14T10:20:24-06:00
Nov 11, 2019

Missouri Western announces addition of women’s lacrosse as 17th intercollegiate sport

2019-11-12T16:07:39-06:00

Nov. 12, 2019 – The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors unanimously approved the addition of women’s lacrosse as the 17th NCAA Division II varsity sport at the University during a telephone poll Tuesday morning. The team will become active in the 2020-21 academic year and begin competition in the spring of 2021.  Missouri [...]

Missouri Western announces addition of women’s lacrosse as 17th intercollegiate sport2019-11-12T16:07:39-06:00
Nov 11, 2019

Guest speaker talks about Endangered Species Act successes

2019-11-05T16:25:03-06:00

Nov. 5, 2019—A biologist from the US Fish & Wildlife Service will talk about the Endangered Species Act at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in Agenstein Hall, room 224 on the campus of Missouri Western State University. The presentation is free and open to the public. Laurel Hill is an endangered species biologist at the [...]

Guest speaker talks about Endangered Species Act successes2019-11-05T16:25:03-06:00
Nov 11, 2019

Potter Gallery hosts juried art exhibition

2019-11-05T15:06:14-06:00

Nov. 5, 2019—The Potter Gallery at Missouri Western State University will hold its seventh annual Juried Art Student Exhibition Nov. 4-29. A reception celebrating the students participating in the show will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the gallery. The reception and show are free and open to the public. [...]

Potter Gallery hosts juried art exhibition2019-11-05T15:06:14-06:00
Oct 10, 2019

Student Social Workers host Walk for the Homeless

2019-10-29T16:28:43-05:00

Oct. 29, 2019—The Organization of Student Social Workers at Missouri Western State University will host their annual Walk for the Homeless at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 beginning at 6th and Messanie in Downtown St. Joseph. The 2-mile walk is intended to raise awareness about homelessness in St. Joseph. The route passes by many of [...]

Student Social Workers host Walk for the Homeless2019-10-29T16:28:43-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Missouri Western celebrates Purple Heart University designation Nov. 12

2019-10-29T16:00:36-05:00

Oct. 29, 2019—Missouri Western State University will accept designation as a Purple Heart University by the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Walter Cronkite Memorial inside Spratt Hall. The ceremony is free and open to the public. The Purple Heart University designation recognizes Missouri [...]

Missouri Western celebrates Purple Heart University designation Nov. 122019-10-29T16:00:36-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Student employment coordinator receives national honor

2019-10-29T15:50:15-05:00

Claudia Baer, student employment coordinator Oct. 29, 2019—Claudia Baer, student employment coordinator at Missouri Western State University, has been honored by the National Student Employment Association. Baer received the 2019 Margene Orzalli Memorial Award, presented annually to a member of NSEA who demonstrates extraordinary effort, energy and commitment to both student employees and [...]

Student employment coordinator receives national honor2019-10-29T15:50:15-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Bushman Planetarium presents ‘Hubble Vision 2’ Oct. 29

2019-10-25T11:45:18-05:00

Oct. 25, 2019—The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University presents “Hubble Vision 2” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. “Hubble Vision 2” takes the best and most exciting Hubble [...]

Bushman Planetarium presents ‘Hubble Vision 2’ Oct. 292019-10-25T11:45:18-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Sunderland Foundation gives $1 million to Potter Hall project

2019-10-25T10:10:10-05:00

Architect's rendering of Drew H. Brown Arts Annex by Patterhn Ives LLC Oct. 25, 2019—The Sunderland Foundation has given Missouri Western State University a contribution of $1 million for the construction of the Drew H. Brown Arts Annex for Potter Hall. “We are extremely grateful to the Sunderland Foundation for their investment in [...]

Sunderland Foundation gives $1 million to Potter Hall project2019-10-25T10:10:10-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Board of Governors adopts revised budget

2019-10-24T16:27:20-05:00

Oct. 24, 2019—The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University adopted a revised budget for the current fiscal year that includes a larger than anticipated deficit.  “A combination of a slight dip in enrollment this fall, higher scholarship awards, rising insurance and utility costs, unexpected maintenance costs and other factors have caused us to [...]

Board of Governors adopts revised budget2019-10-24T16:27:20-05:00