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Our esports program provides a connected community for students while helping them develop essential real-life career skills, like teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and communication skills.

We offer a four-day course schedule Monday through Thursday while Fridays are primarily reserved for concentrated and purposeful experiential learning opportunities.

Griffon Guarantee Scholarship

The Griffon Guarantee Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that renews and grows each year!

Center for Service

Through the Center for Service, students can earn up to three credit hours free of charge when they complete qualified service learning opportunities.

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Biology student earns research fellowship

Alykah Zahnd explains her biology research to Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western's president. May 11, 2021--Alyka [...]

Spring Commencement ceremonies relocated; Zora Mulligan to speak

May 5, 2021--Zora Mulligan, Missouri’s commissioner of higher education, will speak at Missouri Western State Universi [...]

Bond Incubator tenant establishes hemp research laboratory

Blue Diamond Ventures Inc. (OTC PK: BLDV) For Immediat [...]

Missouri Western partners with Project Lead the Way to offer STEM-focused scholarships

April 29, 2021--Missouri Western State University will offer special competitive scholarships to up to nine graduates fr [...]

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Biology student earns research fellowship For the second time in three years, an undergraduate biology student from Missouri Western has earned a prestigious summer research fellowship from the American Society of Plant Biologists. #GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed 55 Likes

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Timeline Photos Turns out we would have been dry, but on a cool windy day it was nice to celebrate indoors. Again, congratulations to our graduates, and thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to pull off our first Commencement ... 4 Comments 98 Likes

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Timeline Photos Click the link below to watch this afternoon's commencement ceremony live. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. #GriffonGrads #GoGriffs
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Timeline Photos The first Commencement ceremony is underway! #GriffGrad 2 Comments 139 Likes

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Timeline Photos Click the link below to watch this morning's commencement ceremony live. The ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. #GriffonGrads #GoGriffs
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Timeline Photos Your experiences and memories are unlike any Missouri Western class before you. We applaud your resilience, hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all our graduates! #GriffonGrad #GoGriffs 4 Comments 67 Likes

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Timeline Photos At the conclusion of today's Honors Program Medal Ceremony, Dr. Teddi Deka was presented with a token of appreciation for her nine years as program director. At tomorrow's Commencement Ceremonies, 27 students will wear medals symbolic of their participation in ... 1 Comments 59 Likes

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Missouri Western professor, student research on delivery drivers Beyond their research, Dr. Amit Verma and MWSU senior Preston Ewing will look to create software that designs a system that businesses can use to assign orders for delivery drivers in a more orderly and even matter. 15 Likes

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Get hands-on experience to launch your career with a degree in engineering technology! You will learn the application and implementation of a wide range of engineering concepts and graduate with skills that are in demand in the dynamic and fast-growing ... 2 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to Pam Klaus, director of the Center for Franchise Development, on being named Missouri Business Education AssociationNorthwest District University Educator of the Year! #GoGriffs 3 Comments 35 Likes

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Get into the classroom your sophomore year for real-world classroom experience where you will learn from seasoned educators, connect with students and learn the joys of teaching firsthand.
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Timeline Photos The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation is expanding the Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship. They are looking for leaders who would benefit from a $5,000 annual scholarship, which is renewable for up to $15,000. Click the link for more information https://intranet.missouriwestern.edu/griffonweekly/2021/05/05/purdy-emerging-leaders-scholarship-deadline-may-31/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=griffon-weekly-new_58 2 Comments 12 Likes

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Gan finishes 2nd at regional; advances to NCAA National Championship - Missouri Western State University... Great job Allycia!! #GoGriffs 14 Likes

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Spring Commencement ceremonies relocated; Zora Mulligan to speak We're moving commencement indoors! Because of the predicted rain this weekend, commencement ceremonies will be held at the St. Joseph Civic Arena Saturday. 8 Comments 33 Likes

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Hawkins named MIAA Player of the Year; Four Griffons honored - Missouri Western State University... Congratulations Sydni and all the Griffon Softball All-MIAA honorees. #GoGriffs 10 Likes

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MWSU nursing students work the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic Great work by our nursing department helping out on campus and in the community. #GoGriffs #OurCity 1 Comments 78 Likes

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A woman gave birth prematurely on a flight to Hawaii. Luckily, 3 NICU nurses and... We're proud to call two of those NICU nurses Griffs. Kudos to Lani Bamfield '17 and Mimi Ho '15 for springing into action. #GoGriffs 7 Comments 140 Likes

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Stop by and see us at the Sound of Speed Airshow this weekend! 1 Comments 57 Likes

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Drumline in the Apple Blossom Parade Beautiful day for a parade! #appleblossom Missouri Western Percussion Studio 54 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Today Missouri Western presented 12 faculty and staff with awards and honored 37 retiring employees with more than 720 combined years of service to the University. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you have done for the Griffon family!
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Our hands-on opportunities give you the edge you need for a successful business career. Apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom, make connections with business leaders and gain the real-world experience to stand out in a crowd.
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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post A sign of Spring, the 11th Annual NWMO Master Gardeners & Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society Plant Sale. The sale continues at the MU-Buchanan County Extension Office off Mitchell, Friday until 5 and Saturday from 8-2. 3 Comments 23 Likes

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An affordable, authentic college experience is one click away. Apply today!
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Missouri Western partners with Project Lead the Way to offer STEM-focused scholarships Missouri Western is excited to offer STEM-focused scholarships to graduates of PLTW - Project Lead The Way programs! We are just the sixth university partner in Missouri, and the only one north of I-70! 15 Likes

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Promote civic engagement. Advocate for justice. Uphold the Constitution. With a concentration in law enforcement, you can earn credits in our fully integrated Law Enforcement Academy.
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