2020 Missouri Western Reading of Banned Books held virtually
Sept. 30, 2020--Missouri Western State University’s 24th annual Reading of Challenged and Banned Books in recognition of the American Library Association’s National Banned Books Week will be held virtually this year. The reading will premiere [...]
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 University honored more than 450 spring and summer graduates with two ceremonies on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Commencement Address was [...]
St. Joseph Post: Universities prepare for return of students in uncertain times
Students soon return to college campuses with university administrators scrambling to ensure a safe environment in a time of pandemic. Missouri Western State University interim President Elizabeth Kennedy points out the university starts the fall [...]
News-Press NOW: Focus on training suits the region
Public universities face a dilemma. In an era of declining state support, when do they say no? It’s hard to please every constituency. Some feel strongly about the traditional liberal arts education, while others see [...]
KQ2: Griffon Edge to welcome incoming freshmen to Missouri Western
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The start of school is only two weeks away for Missouri Western State University students. As teachers and faculty work on finalizing their plans for safety protocols in the classroom, the student programming [...]
KQ2: MWSU, Northwest administrators meet with governor to talk fall semester plans
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson met with leaders of both Missouri Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University on Monday to discuss their fall semester re-opening plans. It was part of the [...]