Because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the 27th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues featuring Mike Morell has been postponed to Sept. 30, 2021. For more information on the event or speaker, visit missouriwestern.edu/convocation.
Zoë Jones was named the 2020 Missouri Western Student Employee of the Year and Student Employee of the Year for the State of Missouri. She served as editor-in-chief of the Griffon News student newspaper. The National Student Employment Association, in conjunction with the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators, coordinates [...]
Missouri Western’s spring break 2020 began on March 9 before the COVID-19 pandemic halted activities and travel, and several student groups and faculty members were able to enjoy educational and/or service opportunities. Glade Restoration Thirteen students and two biology faculty members, Dr. Cary Chevalier and Dr. Mark Mills, traveled 300 [...]
Center offers credit for service One of Missouri Western’s values is service, and Dr. Melody Smith said the University is now “putting action” behind that value. After pilot programs in the spring and summer, this fall marked the full launch of the Center for Service, where students can earn credit [...]
The cybersecurity graduate program is now offered online and in person. This addition makes the program even more convenient for working professionals seeking to advance their careers. “Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, filling a critical need in today’s dynamic technical landscape,” said Yipkei Kwok, program director of the cybersecurity [...]
Dear Friends, Our heart goes out to Griffon Nation and everyone impacted by the COVID-19 situation. The rapid spread of this virus combined with our commitment to be a responsible global citizen led us to shift our spring semester away from on-campus instruction to alternate modes of delivery so we [...]
Jacob Dec and Carson Field Five years ago, students asked Monty Smith, associate professor of criminal justice, why Missouri Western didn’t have a bowling team. Smith, a United States Bowling Congress Certified Silver Level Coach, decided to help get one started, and the University is now home to [...]
In 2014, Dr. Jennifer Hegeman, professor of mathematics and chair of the Department of Computer Science, Math and Physics; was selected for a state task force to create college-level mathematics courses that could serve as alternatives to College Algebra and be more aligned with student majors. The result of the [...]
Dr. Stephanie Gerlach looks on as student Taylor Houx works with Aubry Carpenter '14. If you are learning how to be a personal trainer, it might work better if you have a personal trainee, right? And if you’re an employee, wouldn’t you like a free guidance from a [...]
