Missouri Western State University | St. Joseph, MO

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Together

we succeed

Together

we succeed

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.

CAMPUS NEWS

Missouri Western honors spring and summer graduates in delayed commencement

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the Spring Commencement Ceremony, Missouri Western State Universi [...]

Local entrepreneurs honored

Dr. Logan Jones, dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies; Joe Freudenthal; Austin Evans; and Annette We [...]

McMillan named student development director

Justin McMillan July 29, 2020--Justin McMillan will join Missouri Western State University as student development direc [...]

Alumni Association announces award winners

Pat Modlin '88, Dr. Regan Dodd, Isaac Collins '11 and Mary Shuman July 24, 2020--The Missouri Western State University [...]

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What WE love about Missouri Western is our students! This is Mary Couture. #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern 5 Likes

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What WE love about Missouri Western is our students! This is Mary Couture. #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern https://t.co/7uE3RODz2p 1 Likes 1 Retweets

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Timeline Photos Have you signed up? Virtual career fair this Friday. Different sessions available with employers from the safety of your computer. Check out who is hiring for full time, part time, and internship opportunities. 1 Comments 5 Likes

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Have you signed up? Virtual career fair this Friday. Different sessions available with employers from the safety of your computer. Check out who is hiring for full time, part time, and internship opportunities. https://t.co/r3qIk6IpD3 3 Likes 2 Retweets

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Timeline Photos Want to be an Ambassador?
The Ambassadors group is composed of Missouri Western supporters, staff, faculty, volunteers and business people in our area who provide a bridge between the campus and community. Please consider becoming a member of this established ... 13 Likes

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Want to be an Ambassador?
Please consider becoming a member of this established group supporting MWSU’s non-traditional students. For more info: https://t.co/HXBfdxIALZ https://t.co/hCqEgHOBdO 1 Likes 1 Retweets

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Timeline Photos Help us #StoptheSpread and keep the campus community safe by following these on-campus tips. Visit missouriwestern.edu/covid-19 for up-to-date information. 11 Likes

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Timeline Photos We love hearing from our students! “Missouri Western provides a wonderful learning environment, with professors who will do whatever they can to help you.”
— Shamarla Pointer, St. Joseph, MO
#GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed
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Posted: 2 days ago
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We love hearing from our students! “Missouri Western provides a wonderful learning environment, with professors who will do whatever they can to help you.”
— Shamarla Pointer, St. Joseph, MO
#GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed
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Posted: 2 days ago
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Timeline Photos If you couldn't make it in person, no problem. Watch our final Commencement ceremony live: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/commencement/
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Posted: 3 days ago
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If you couldn't make it in person, no problem. Watch our final Commencement ceremony live: https://t.co/OjlnB8jkwt
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“This will always be your home, and you are always welcome back.” Alumni Association Past President Tona Williams ‘00. https://t.co/QDmwLjwIvO 8 Likes 3 Retweets

Posted: 3 days ago
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“You can do anything you want so no more holding back.” Graduating senior Alyssa Bonnet couldn’t be here in person, but delivered the Commencement Address. https://t.co/w2fjOOyrn6 5 Likes 4 Retweets

Posted: 3 days ago
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Getting underway! https://t.co/otfKG1Cckj 19 Likes 1 Retweets

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Timeline Photos Watch live as we celebrate our Spring 2020 graduates! Both ceremonies will be streamed live here: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/commencement/
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Watch live as we celebrate our Spring 2020 graduates! Both ceremonies will be streamed live here: https://t.co/OjlnB8jkwt
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Posted: 3 days ago
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Timeline Photos It took a few extra months, but we're excited to celebrate with our spring graduates during our rescheduled Commencement ceremonies Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets are required to attend in person, but if you can't be there join us via live ... 2 Comments 24 Likes

Posted: 4 days ago
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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 ... 4 Likes

Posted: 5 days ago
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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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Posted: 6 days ago
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Timeline Photos Help us #StoptheSpread and keep the campus community safe by following these on-campus tips. Visit missouriwestern.edu/covid-19 for up-to-date information. 13 Likes

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Timeline Photos 1968 - Important is the decision of SGA cabinet members: Who will represent Missouri Western as Senate members this semester? If you are interested in joining SGA, visit the SGA webpage.
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Posted: 6 days ago
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Timeline Photos Don't miss out! Virtual career fair on Sept. 25th.
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We have really missed our students, so we are posting some stories of students sharing what they love about Missouri Western. What WE love about Missouri Western is our students! This is Seth Frye. #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern 6 Likes

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New for Fall 2020! A unique dual degree program consisting of 47 credit hours. Visit https://www.missouriwestern.edu/nursing/msn/ for more information!
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Timeline Photos Help us #StoptheSpread and keep the campus community safe by following these on-campus tips. Visit missouriwestern.edu/covid-19 for up-to-date information. 31 Likes

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Timeline Photos Missouri Western State University is hiring! Open positions include Custodian and Administrative Assistant for the Physical Plant. For more information on these positions and all openings at MWSU, visit https://mwsu.peopleadmin.com/ 10 Likes

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Timeline Photos “Missouri Western brings the real world to you and allows you to truly soar.”
— Christian Sarna, Grain Valley, MO
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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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Career Development Save the date for the Fall 2020 Virtual Career Fair! Register through your Handshake account and sign up for different sessions with employers from the safety of your computer.
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Together

we succeed

Together

we succeed

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we learn

Together

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