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Aug 08, 2020

News-Press NOW: MWSU launches Center for Workforce Development

2020-08-11T11:30:13-05:00

Missouri Western’s Craig School of Business recently launched its Center for Workforce Development to provide a variety of training and continuing education opportunities for the region. The state asked universities to help provide workforce development and Missouri Western decided to launch its nonacademic short-term training online. Annette Weeks is the executive director for the Center [...]

News-Press NOW: MWSU launches Center for Workforce Development2020-08-11T11:30:13-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

News-Press NOW: Unemployment numbers don’t show the whole picture

2020-08-11T11:07:59-05:00

As most states have reopened in some fashion, we’re seeing what life dealing with the coronavirus could look like for the foreseeable future. The topic of rebuilding the economy surely will be front and center during the upcoming presidential election. All businesses across the country will be open at some point, but that does not [...]

News-Press NOW: Unemployment numbers don’t show the whole picture2020-08-11T11:07:59-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

News-Press NOW: Missouri Western to expand nursing program

2020-08-11T11:14:00-05:00

The capacity of Missouri Western State University’s nursing program will be expanded by 10, up from 50, the campus administration has announced. “There is a critical and growing need for registered nurses, with career opportunities growing faster than most other occupations,” said Dr. Crystal Harris, interim dean of the College of Science & Health. Harris [...]

News-Press NOW: Missouri Western to expand nursing program2020-08-11T11:14:00-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Nursing program expands capacity; application deadline Aug. 15 for spring enrollment

2020-07-21T10:43:22-05:00

July 21, 2020--Missouri Western State University is expanding the capacity of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to better meet the healthcare workforce needs in the region. The first expanded cohort of 60 nursing students (up from 50) will begin the program this fall. Applications to join the second cohort in the spring are [...]

Nursing program expands capacity; application deadline Aug. 15 for spring enrollment2020-07-21T10:43:22-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

News-Press NOW: Peak season for poison ivy growth

2020-08-11T11:16:54-05:00

After spending time outside this summer, you may start to notice a sudden itch or rash developing on your arms and legs. The heat may be to blame, but it also could be an allergic reaction to poison ivy, oak and sumac. “You don’t even have to come in contact with them to have a [...]

News-Press NOW: Peak season for poison ivy growth2020-08-11T11:16:54-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Missouri Western announces Spring 2020 graduates

2020-07-15T17:08:30-05:00

July 15, 2020—Missouri Western State University awarded 429 degrees during the spring 2020 semester. The spring commencement ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, but the University plans to honor the graduates in a rescheduled ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 in the Looney Complex Arena. Graduates are listed by hometown: Agency, [...]

Missouri Western announces Spring 2020 graduates2020-07-15T17:08:30-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-23

2020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00

July 14, 2020--The Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University is hosting the rescheduled Entrepreneurship Week July 21-23. The revised event includes five free workshops and a Capstone Business Luncheon. Seating is limited to allow for social distancing. Registration is required for all events. To register, visit the Center for [...]

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-232020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Missouri Western’s cybersecurity program adds online option

2020-07-13T15:03:06-05:00

July 13, 2020--Missouri Western State University’s graduate program in cybersecurity is now offered both online and in person. Applications are currently being accepted for the fall 2020 semester. “Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, filling a critical need in today’s dynamic technical landscape,” said Yipkei Kwok, program director of the cybersecurity program. “They develop new [...]

Missouri Western’s cybersecurity program adds online option2020-07-13T15:03:06-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president

2020-07-10T12:17:00-05:00

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy July 10, 2020--Missouri Western’s Board of Governors announced today that Missouri native Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy will serve as interim president of the university beginning in August. Dr. Kennedy is currently Missouri Western’s vice provost after being selected through a nationwide search. In that role, she has focused on a number [...]

Vice Provost Kennedy named interim president2020-07-10T12:17:00-05:00
Jul 07, 2020

News-Press NOW: UMKC medical program partnering with Mosaic

2020-08-11T10:59:56-05:00

Mosaic Life Care and the University of Missouri-Kansas City will be partnering to bring 20 medical students to St. Joseph in January as part of a program aimed at increasing staffing in rural hospitals. The program is being started due to a grant of $7 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration, a news [...]

News-Press NOW: UMKC medical program partnering with Mosaic2020-08-11T10:59:56-05:00