April 17, 2026–Missouri Western State University is creating a new scholarship for transfer students who want to pursue a degree in nursing. “We know that there is a continual need for additional nurses in northwest Missouri, and MoWest’s ability to educate those nurses is second to none,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “Our program has [...]
April 16, 2026–The Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts and the MWSU Arts Society present the MoWest Fine Arts Showcase from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 in the Potter Hall Theater. The showcase is free and open to the public. The showcase will feature an open house and tours of the [...]
April 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Wonders of the Universe” and “Forces of Nature” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147. Wonders of the Universe Peer deep into space through the eyes of the [...]
Dr. Lane DesAutels with Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy and other MoWest officials at the COPHE Excellence in Teaching Luncheon. April 16, 2026–Dr. Lane DesAutels, associate professor of philosophy, received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education during the annual Council on Public Higher Education Excellence (COPHE) Excellence in Teaching Luncheon in Jefferson City on [...]
Students Erica Terrell and A. Lynn Cassani at the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention. April 15, 2026–Two Missouri Western State University psychology students were honored for their research presentations at the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention last month at the College of the Ozarks. Erica Terrell, senior psychology major from Gladstone, Missouri, presented [...]
MoWest students Linda Bieri, Averi Holsted, Emily Shuck and Allaina Mace at the 2026 Alpha Chi National Convention. April 15, 2026–Four Missouri Western State University students from the Missouri Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi presented their research at the Alpha Chi National Convention in Orlando, Florida last month. Allaina Mace, a senior psychology [...]
April 14, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s third annual Griffon Esports Camp will be held May 26 through May 29. Hosted by the Recreation Sports Management program, the camp will give participants the opportunity to use their passion for esports to promote personal growth and career development. Day sessions will run from 2 to 6 p.m. [...]
April 6, 2026--Advance sales for the third annual native plant sale hosted by the MoWest Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society are now underway. The goal of the sale is to spread the word about planting native. Students hope the sale helps educate the community on the danger of ornamental invasives and show people how [...]
April 6, 2026--The Center for Workforce Development at Missouri Western State University will present Python Training for the Supercomputer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 in the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. There is a $45 fee for the general public to attend, with lunch included. The workshop is free for MoWest [...]
Apr 12, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s annual President’s Concert will feature a performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” by the MoWest Chamber Choir in collaboration with The Choral Experience at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at First Presbyterian Church, 301 N. 7th Street in downtown St. Joseph. The concert, presented by the MoWest Arts Society, is [...]
