College of Liberal Arts

Apr 04, 2026

MoWest SCJ inducts five new members at their annual spring induction ceremony

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April 20, 2026–In its eighth year as a recognized installed national honor’s organization at Missouri Western State University, the MoWest Chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists held their annual spring induction ceremony on March 10, 2026. The organization inducted five new members into the prestigious honor society while recognizing their achievements with Griffon Media. [...]

MoWest SCJ inducts five new members at their annual spring induction ceremonykheier2026-04-20T14:19:31-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

Creative students, updated facilities highlight the MoWest Fine Arts Showcase April 24

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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 [...]

Creative students, updated facilities highlight the MoWest Fine Arts Showcase April 24 kheier2026-04-17T09:27:43-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

DesAutels receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

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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 [...]

DesAutels receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teachingkheier2026-04-16T11:36:26-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

MoWest psychology students earn honors for research presentations

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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 psychology students earn honors for research presentations kheier2026-04-15T09:54:04-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

President’s Concert April 12 features Chamber Choir, The Choral Experience performing ‘Gloria’

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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 [...]

President’s Concert April 12 features Chamber Choir, The Choral Experience performing ‘Gloria’kheier2026-04-03T13:34:12-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Senior Art Exhibition opens April 3

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March 27, 2026--The School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University will host an opening reception for the Spring Senior Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 3 at the Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall. The reception is free and open to the public. This year’s exhibit is a culmination of [...]

Senior Art Exhibition opens April 3kheier2026-03-27T13:35:07-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Griffon Media students earn national recognition

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Dr. Luling Huang, Kendall Warren and Kiana Martinez (l-r) at the CMA convention. March 12, 2026--Griffon Media, the student-led news organization at Missouri Western State University, received three national awards at the College Media Association Spring Convention held in New York City this month. Griffon Media students Kiana Martinez, senior graphic design major [...]

Griffon Media students earn national recognitionkheier2026-03-12T10:47:06-05:00

Feb 02, 2026

Free writing workshop, ‘Stories as Letters,’ scheduled Feb. 21

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Feb. 19, 2026--A Missouri Western State University instructor will present “Stories as Letters,” a free writing workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Rolling Hills Library Upper Story, 1912 N. Belt Highway. Justin Eells, developmental writing instructor, invites writers to step into the world of epistolary fiction and nonfiction to explore the art [...]

Free writing workshop, ‘Stories as Letters,’ scheduled Feb. 21kheier2026-02-19T14:50:12-06:00

Feb 02, 2026

International organization honors MoWest professor

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Feb. 12, 2026--Dr. David McMahan, chair and professor in the Department of Communication at Missouri Western State University, has received the Leadership in Listening Award from the Global Listening Centre (GLC), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and London with a presence in over 140 countries. The GLC promotes effective listening across education, [...]

International organization honors MoWest professorkheier2026-02-19T15:44:34-06:00

Feb 02, 2026

University Gallery presents ‘Horizons’

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Feb. 12, 2026--The University Gallery at Missouri Western State University is hosting an exhibition titled “Horizons” through May 1. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in the gallery, located in Spratt Hall room 211. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. “Horizons” brings [...]

University Gallery presents ‘Horizons’kheier2026-02-19T15:45:03-06:00