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Biology student earns research fellowship

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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.

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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

Manganaro named interim provost

Dr. Marc Manganaro June 21, 2021--Dr. Marc Manganaro has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic [...]

Griffon Esports Youth Camp teaches life skills

June 14, 2021--After a successful first year of varsity competition, the Griffon Esports program at Missouri Western Sta [...]

Veteran officer to command Law Enforcement Academy

Joseph King June 14, 2021--A veteran law enforcement officer in northwest Missouri will become commander of the Missour [...]

Alumnus awarded Auntie Anne’s franchise

Hayden Glaubius '21 with Pam Klaus, director of the Center for Franchise Development June 4, 2021--Hayden Glaubius, a 2 [...]

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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 16 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 19 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 23 Likes

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Recently, a team of researchers from the Department of Communication published a peer-reviewed journal article in the 2021 volume of the Ohio Journal of Communication. #GoGriffs
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Dr. Tilo Roy was the plenary speaker, presenting her talk “Covid-19 and plant systematics research and teaching: Where do we go from here?” through a virtual platform at the 38th Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Association of Systematic Biologists ... 16 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post We are a GO! We welcomed new students to campus today for the first of 11 Griffon Orientation sessions. 2 Comments 130 Likes

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2021 Griffon Esports Youth Camp Middle and high school students can learn valuable life skills while doing something they love during the Griffon Esports Youth Camp July 5-9. Register today! 8 Likes

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Veteran officer to command Law Enforcement Academy Welcome Capt. Joseph King, who will become commander of the MWSU Law Enforcement Academy later this month. Capt. King is a Missouri Western graduate and has been a law enforcement officer for 29 years. The next LEA class starts July ... 2 Comments 24 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Stacy Kerns of Sisters of Solace, Gary Clapp of the Kit Bond Incubator, and senior Jordan Korell talk with the media after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new SOS facility in the incubator. Jordan worked with the Sisters of ... 18 Likes

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Timeline Photos We're hiring lifeguards. Starting pay is $13 per hour and Missouri Western will provide certification if needed. Apply here: https://mwsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/756 8 Comments 9 Likes

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Men's Basketball announces dates for summer camps - Missouri Western State University Athletics Don't miss Missouri Western Men's Basketball camps this summer. 2 Likes

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Alumnus awarded Auntie Anne's franchise As a high school student at Central, Hayden Glaubius heard about the Missouri Western program that gives Craig School of Business alumni the opportunity to win a franchise store. Seven years later, the May CSB graduate won the competition and ... 1 Comments 44 Likes

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2021 Griffon Esports Youth Camp Details Online Skills:It’s increasingly important for younger generations to learn and practice proper online behavior, particularly when it comes to competing in virtual spaces. Griffon Esports takes a very no-nonsense approach when it comes to disruptive or toxic behavior within ... 4 Likes

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Arthur Brooks announced as 2021 Convocation on Critical Issues speaker We're excited to bring the R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues back to campus this fall! Arthur Brooks will speak on “Love Your Enemies: Uniting a Divided America” on Sept. 30. 22 Likes

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There's a lot to do this weekend in St. Joseph...how will you fill up your weekend?
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🦋Sounds of Summer - B.O.C.C. at 6:30 PM Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square
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Timeline Photos Members of the biology faculty – Mark Mills, Csengele Barta, Aracely Newton, Tilo Roy, and Carissa Ganong; two master naturalists; prairie namesake, Dr. John Rushin (MWSU Professor Emeritus); and six MWSU students, five of which were members of the Student ... 36 Likes

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Timeline Photos The Missouri Western State University Foundation currently has a fellowship program available to assist eligible students in continuing their education at graduate school. The John Sublett Logan Business Fellowship exists to assist outstanding students from the counties of Buchanan, Andrew, ... 2 Comments 15 Likes

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An authentic, affordable college experience is waiting for you at Missouri Western State University. Apply Today!
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Prepare for success in the dynamic and growing health professions field with a degree from Missouri Western.
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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 1 Comments 58 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 140 Likes

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