Dr. M.O. Looney Sept. 30, 2025--Dr. Marvin O. Looney, who served as the first president of Missouri Western State University, died Sept. 29 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 97 years old. “There are few figures, if any, more vital than Dr. Looney to the development of Missouri Western State University,” said Dr. [...]
Kristie Arthur, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce; Julie Cobb, St. Joseph School District Foundation; Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western State University. Photo courtesy SJSD Foundation Sept. 19, 2025--Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president of Missouri Western State University, was presented the inaugural Beacon Award for Outstanding Community Partner from the St. Joseph School District Foundation [...]
Sept. 17, 2025--The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association will honor 11 individuals during Homecoming Week at the 43rd annual Alumni Awards Banquet presented by E.L. Crawford Construction, Inc. The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in the Fulkerson Center. The event is open to everyone and the cost is $40 [...]
Sept. 8, 2025--The nursing program at Missouri Western State University has been ranked the top nursing school in Missouri by RegisteredNursing.org. “The Department of Nursing takes great pride and care in preparing our students well, and it’s wonderful to see that work recognized in this way,” said Dr. Heather Kendall, department chair. “I thank the [...]
Suzanne Kissock, Dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies Sept. 5, 2025--Suzanne Kissock has been named dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies at Missouri Western State University after a national search. “Suzanne Kissock has served MoWest loyally for more than 20 years, and has built relationships across campus, [...]
Sept. 5, 2025--Two Missouri Western State University faculty members who have served as interim vice provosts for the past year have been appointed to their positions permanently. Dr. Tilo Roy, Vice Provost Dr. Tilottama Roy has been named vice provost for graduate and sponsored programming. In that role she oversees the Griffon Office [...]
Incoming freshmen moved into MoWest residence halls on Aug. 20. MoWest welcomes more than 800 new freshmen, transfers and graduate students on the first day of classes. Aug. 25, 2025--Missouri Western State University welcomes more than 800 new students on the first day of classes for the Fall 2025 semester. “It’s a great [...]
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, MoWest's president, and Dr. Ashly McGinnis. St. Joseph School District, sign an agreement to launch a direct admit program for St. Joseph School District graduates attending MoWest. Aug. 22, 2025--Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer direct admission to MoWest for district graduates, [...]
July 15, 2025--Missouri Western State University has adopted MoWest as the primary way the university will be identified. “For years, students, alumni and community members have affectionately referred to us as MoWest,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “It’s familiar, approachable and reflects an authentic, personal connection. MoWest is a name that feels modern, memorable and [...]
July 14, 2025–A dozen students who graduated from nine high schools this spring will receive a top-notch nursing education with the promise of employment after graduation. Missouri Western State University and Mosaic Life Care have announced the first class in the innovative Nursing Scholars of Promise program. “What an exciting day!” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, [...]
