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Mar 03, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Thorne Wallington receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

2024-03-06T12:13:54-06:00

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western's president, presents the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching to Dr. Elizabeth Thorne Wallington in Jefferson City. March 6, 2024--Dr. Elizabeth Thorne Wallington, associate professor of education, is Missouri Western State University’s recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. “Dr. Thorne Wallington is an incredibly [...]

Dr. Elizabeth Thorne Wallington receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching2024-03-06T12:13:54-06:00
Feb 02, 2024

Free MoGEA test preparation workshop

2024-02-23T10:37:13-06:00

Feb. 23, 2024--The Center for Academic Support is holding a free MoGEA Preparation Workshop for Missouri Western students on March 8 from noon to 4 p.m. in Murphy Hall room 109. The Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) is required for all students with an ACT composite score of 19 and below who are pursuing admittance [...]

Free MoGEA test preparation workshop2024-02-23T10:37:13-06:00
May 05, 2023

Education students engage in applied learning activities

2023-05-08T14:45:25-05:00

Sophie Wellinghoff presents at CALHE 2023. May 5, 2023--Missouri Western State University education students this semester presented at a national conference, judged a science fair and promoted STEM. CALHE At the national Conference of Applied Learning in Higher Education (CAHLE) at Missouri Western in March, five current and past students from Dr. Ollie [...]

Education students engage in applied learning activities2023-05-08T14:45:25-05:00
May 05, 2023

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception

2023-05-01T14:18:25-05:00

May 1, 2023--Missouri Western State University presented nine faculty and staff members with awards and recognized 17 retirees at the 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on April 28. Award winners include: Outstanding Academic Advisor: Dr. Lane DesAutels, associate professor of philosophy. "He is willing to go above and beyond to make sure [...]

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception2023-05-01T14:18:25-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching presented to Dr. Adrienne Johnson

2023-03-28T10:19:34-05:00

March 28, 2023--Dr. Adrienne Johnson, associate professor and chair of the Department of Education, is Missouri Western State University’s recipient of the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. “Dr. Johnson is an incredibly compassionate and beloved teacher, tremendous colleague, and exceptional advocate for students at Missouri Western,” her nomination letter reads. “She brings to [...]

Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching presented to Dr. Adrienne Johnson2023-03-28T10:19:34-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

Two recent alums honored as Outstanding Beginning Teachers

2023-03-27T16:02:13-05:00

March 14, 2023--Two Missouri Western State University graduates were recently awarded Outstanding Beginning Teacher Awards by the Missouri Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE).  Vasia Katsanou graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Education-Art degree. She is the K-12 art teacher for the Buchanan County R-4 School District. She not only teaches [...]

Two recent alums honored as Outstanding Beginning Teachers2023-03-27T16:02:13-05:00
Jan 01, 2023

Super Science Saturday at Missouri Western Jan. 28

2023-01-24T12:35:28-06:00

Participants gather in Remington Hall for the chemistry demonstration finale during a past Super Science Saturday. Photo courtesy St. Joseph Museums. Jan. 24, 2023--Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Museums will host the 23rd annual Super Science Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28  Admission is $5 for [...]

Super Science Saturday at Missouri Western Jan. 282023-01-24T12:35:28-06:00
Jul 07, 2022

Find My Path Days offer free career advising to adults without a college degree

2022-09-01T13:31:04-05:00

July 11, 2022--Adults without a college degree can learn about ways to increase their earning potential through three Find My Path Days offered by Missouri Western State University in July and August. “Find My Path Days are career advising events that will help people identify what professions would best match their interests, explore realistic educational [...]

Find My Path Days offer free career advising to adults without a college degree2022-09-01T13:31:04-05:00
Apr 04, 2022

Griffon Lab celebrates Earth Week in St. Joseph, visits Kauffman Stadium next week

2022-04-14T08:25:06-05:00

April 14, 2022--Elementary- and junior high-age children are invited to celebrate Earth Week with insect-themed science activities in Missouri Western State University’s mobile Griffon Lab from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. The event is free and open to the public. The theme for the American Chemical Society’s Earth Week celebration this year is [...]

Griffon Lab celebrates Earth Week in St. Joseph, visits Kauffman Stadium next week2022-04-14T08:25:06-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification

2021-06-30T09:06:49-05:00

June 30, 2021--A new master’s degree beginning this fall at Missouri Western State University will address the region’s teacher shortage. Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary (M.A.T.) will be certified to teach a secondary school subject in Missouri. “The Master of Arts in Teaching provides a great opportunity for college graduates [...]

New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification2021-06-30T09:06:49-05:00