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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

Looney accepts new position at North Alabama; search for successor underway

July 26, 2021--Dr. Josh Looney, vice president of intercollegiate athletics at Missouri Western State University, has ac [...]

Griffon Esports joins Peach Belt Conference as associate member

July 15, 2021--AUGUSTA, GA – The Peach Belt Conference and commissioner David Brunk are pleased to announce that Misso [...]

Craig School of Business student earns national honor

Madi Taylor June 30, 2021--A student in the Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University was recently [...]

New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification

June 30, 2021--A new master’s degree beginning this fall at Missouri Western State University will address the region� [...]

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Looney accepts new position at North Alabama; search for successor underway Thank you to Dr. Josh Looney and his family for all you have meant to Missouri Western State University, and best of luck in your new adventure! https://www.missouriwestern.edu/news/2021/07/26/looney-accepts-new-position-at-north-alabama-search-for-successor-underway/ 12 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post President Kennedy draws the winner of a $1,000 scholarship to conclude the “Are You Smarter than a Mustang?” promotion at the St. Joseph Mustangs game. Congratulations, Matt! See you in 9 years or so! 1 Comments 61 Likes

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Timeline Photos What an exciting day for this year's franchise competition winner, Hayden Glaubius! It's opening day at Auntie Anne's Pretzels in Columbia, MO for the new franchisee and all of us at the Center for Franchise Development are so thrilled for ... 63 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post What a night for ⚾️! It was great to see more than 3,000 fans at Phil Welch for Missouri Western Night. Thank you for joining us! #GoGriffs 1 Comments 105 Likes

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Timeline Photos Tonight we paint Phil Welch Stadium black & gold! #GoGriffs 13 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Student Amadeu Pavini is participating in a summer Shark and Ray research program through CMERA and has sent some amazing pictures! Here’s what Amadeu has to say about the program:
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Another big step in the growth of Griffon Esports. We're excited to join the Peach Belt Conference as an associate member. #GoGriffs #PBCDOMINANT #esports Read More: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/news/2021/07/15/griffon-esports-joins-peach-belt-conference-as-associate-member/ 14 Likes

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Timeline Photos Max is ready to see you at Missouri Western Night this Saturday at Phil Welch Stadium! #GoGriffs 18 Likes

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2021 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care Returning to Missouri Western State University If you plan to attend #ChiefsCamp this summer, be sure to reserve your spot. All fans will be required to reserve tickets in advance through the Chiefs Kingdom Rewards program. Click the link for more information. 4 Comments 19 Likes

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Timeline Photos Throw on your black and gold and cheer on the St. Joseph Mustangs while we celebrate Missouri Western Night! We'll see you at Phil Welch Stadium this Saturday. #GoGriffs 23 Likes

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Craig School of Business student earns national honor Congratulations to sophomore Madi Taylor, who recently placed among the top five in a national public speaking competition! #GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed 1 Comments 35 Likes

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Photos from Music at Missouri Western State University's post New look, same great sound for the music program at Missouri Western! 57 Likes

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New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification Out of college and considering a teaching career? Our new Master of Arts in Teaching degree will get you certified! If you have an undergraduate degree in one of 13 secondary subject areas, the M.A.T. will provide the educational theory ... 29 Likes

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Thanks, Coach, for all that you've done for Missouri Western, and best of luck in your next adventure. 5 Comments 46 Likes

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Entrepreneurship Week activities include Capstone Luncheon with Joe Gray A full week of activities geared toward aspiring entrepreneurs will conclude with a Capstone Luncheon featuring St. Joseph icon Joe Gray. Register today! 13 Likes

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Harris named Science and Health dean Congratulations to Dr. Crystal Harris, who has been named Dean of the College of Science and Health after serving in that role on an interim basis since last year. 14 Comments 66 Likes

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Griffon student-athletes set record with 3.222 Spring GPA - Missouri Western State University Athletics Another record-breaking semester in the classroom by our student-athletes! #GriffUp 45 Likes

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2021 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care returning to Missouri Western Welcome back, Chiefs! The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care returns to campus next month, with fans in attendance! 2 Comments 62 Likes

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The Value of a Brand New Uniform Hear from Dr. Josh Knight about the importance of new uniforms for the Golden Griffon Marching Band. To learn more about the fundraiser for uniforms, visit https://griff.vn/band #GoGriffs 3 Comments 21 Likes

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Timeline Photos Join us in welcoming Jake Cunning ’16 and Jordan Shadwick (Martinosky) ’09 as our newest Alumni Association board members. #MWSUAlumni #GoGriffs Read more about Jake and Jordan here: https://bit.ly/3gMnB4y 18 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Welcome new Griffs! We’re so glad you’re here!! 67 Likes

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Manganaro named interim provost Please join us in welcoming Dr. Marc Manganaro, who will serve as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. 1 Comments 20 Likes

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Timeline Photos The Griffon Yearbook received over 30 state and national awards for its historic 2019-2020 edition. #GoGriffs Click the link to view a listing of all the awards https://bit.ly/3qfvMeg 21 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to all the 2021 Alumni Award winners. #GoGriffs #MWSUAlumni For a full listing and information on each of the award winners, visit https://bit.ly/3gHmeEf 15 Likes

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MWSU brings new students on board, back to normal It was great to see so many smiling faces on campus this week and to begin welcoming new Griffons. We can't wait to see more throughout the summer! #GoGriffs 47 Likes

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Timeline Photos The Law Enforcement Academy at Missouri Western State University will prepare you to work as a municipal police officer or county deputy in less than six months! You'll also earn 18 hours of college credit toward a criminal justice degree. ... 1 Comments 26 Likes

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