Missouri Western State University | St. Joseph, MO

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Together

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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.

CAMPUS NEWS

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-23

July 14, 2020--The Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University is hosting [...]

Missouri Western’s cybersecurity program adds online option

July 13, 2020--Missouri Western State University’s graduate program in cybersecurity is now offered both online and in [...]

Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy July 10, 2020--Missouri Western’s Board of Governors announced today that Missouri native Dr. E [...]

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

July 8, 2020--President Matt Wilson will leave his position at Missouri Western State University to become the next dean [...]

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Missouri Western's cybersecurity program adds online option Looking to advance your IT career? Our cybersecurity graduate programs have added an online option!

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Looking to advance your IT career? Our cybersecurity graduate programs have added an online option! https://t.co/LUhJyjf4mG 1 Likes

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Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-23 Join us next week for Entrepreneurship Week! Free workshops to help you start and grow a business, and a Capstone Luncheon to honor distinguished entrepreneurs. Register today! 5 Likes

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Join us next week for Entrepreneurship Week! Free workshops to help you start and grow a business, and a Capstone Luncheon to honor distinguished entrepreneurs. Register today! https://t.co/fwaAD9HZVB 1 Retweets

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216 Quarterfinalists Announced For 2021 Music Educator Award Presented By The Recording Academy And GRAMMY... Griffon Proud! Elise Hepworth, Director of Choral Activities and Music Education is a quarterfinalists for the GRAMMY music educator award.
“A total of 216 music teachers from 199 cities have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented ... 15 Likes

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Griffon Proud! Elise Hepworth, Director of Choral Activities and Music Education is a quarterfinalists for the GRAMMY music educator award. Congratulations, Dr. Hepworth! #GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed https://t.co/hsxgQxjPr3 10 Likes 4 Retweets

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Timeline Photos “Being at Missouri Western feels like a second home to me. The professors there have helped me so much by supporting, teaching and giving me feedback.”
— Carrie Hillebrand, St. Joseph, MO
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“Being at Missouri Western feels like a second home to me. The professors there have helped me so much by supporting, teaching and giving me feedback.”
— Carrie Hillebrand, St. Joseph, MO
#GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed
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Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, currently vice provost, will serve as Missouri Western's interim president beginning in August. Congratulations, Dr. Kennedy, and thank you for your willingness to serve! 13 Comments 83 Likes

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Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, currently vice provost, will serve as Missouri Western's interim president beginning in August. Congratulations, Dr. Kennedy, and thank you for your willingness to serve! https://t.co/bmBiSn3BrQ 36 Likes 13 Retweets

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Help lead a great team providing for the health and wellness of our students. Missouri Western is looking for a Director of Counseling and Health Services. https://t.co/xQ38Z5Tmy0 3 Likes

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Director of Counseling and Health Services Help lead a great team providing for the health and wellness of our students. Missouri Western is looking for a Director of Counseling and Health Services. 1 Comments 12 Likes

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President Matt Wilson told the Board of Governors last night that he is stepping down to become the dean of Temple University Japan. "We are extremely grateful for his outstanding leadership," said Board Chair Lee Tieman. https://t.co/FTCWKJ02hK 31 Likes 10 Retweets

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President Wilson to leave MWSU for 'dream job' in Japan President Matt Wilson told the Board of Governors last night that he is stepping down to become the dean of Temple University Japan. “We are extremely grateful for the outstanding leadership he has provided during these challenging times,” said Lee ... 27 Comments 33 Likes

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Research & Internships Griffon Proud! Dr. Tilottama Roy's paper, "A closer look at the migration and diversification of the False Foxgloves in temperate North America," has been accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal BIOS. This research was a result of the PORTAL ... 3 Comments 27 Likes

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Dr. Tilottama Roy's paper, "A closer look at the migration and diversification of the False Foxgloves in temperate North America," was accepted by the journal BIOS. Students Shawn Boss, Benjamin Bashaw and Lyndsay Lamey participated in the research.
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Hard to imagine Missouri Western without @ChadREdwards. #GriffUp takes on a new meaning in an aviation career! Best of luck, Coach! https://t.co/IVrmzqpCZ7 18 Likes 1 Retweets

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Timeline Photos "I am very appreciative of the school and all its staff. They have been so helpful and caring.”
— Davione Blaise, Kansas City, MO
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"I am very appreciative of the school and all its staff. They have been so helpful and caring.”
— Davione Blaise, Kansas City, MO
#GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed
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Missouri Western State University Portal | Home Help keep Missouri Western beautiful and functional! Physical Plant is seeking a groundskeeper and a general maintenance technician. Visit our career portal to apply. 7 Likes

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Digital Marketing Coordinator Love social media? Join Missouri Western's Marketing and Communications team as Digital Marketing Coordinator. Apply by July 17! 4 Likes

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“Missouri Western helped me so much. I can finally go to school and achieve my goals.”
— Tre’Shaun Jackson, Platte City, MO
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Data & Analytics Manager Join the Missouri Western team! Apply for our Data & Analytics Manager postion by July 10. 7 Likes

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Griffon Proud! Congratulations to Joshua Bomberger, the treasurer for Missouri Western State University's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. Josh competed in the State Leadership Conference and placed 5th in Sports Management & Marketing. #GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed 23 Likes

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Timeline Photos We really miss our students, and we want to share their stories.
"If you're still contemplating on it, don't hesitate to be a Griffon."
- Darby Hay, St. Joseph, MO
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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 Mary Couture. #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern 10 Likes

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Chief Communications Officer Help tell the Griffon story! Missouri Western is looking for a seasoned professional for our next Chief Communications Officer. 1 Comments 12 Likes

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Zimmerman shares leadership skills as college mentor Students like Riley Zimmerman help new Griffons feel at home. We love our transition mentors! #GriffonProud #GoGriffs #MissouriWestern #TogetherWeSucceed 1 Comments 24 Likes

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This kind of support in such uncertain times is why we love St. Joseph. Thank you, Gold Coaters! #OurCity #GriffUp 19 Likes

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We have really missed our students, so we wanted to share some student stories. This is Joy, telling us about her journey as a nontraditional college student. #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern
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