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 [...]
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, [...]
Caleb Keling (center) won the franchise competition in 2024. May 29, 2025--A recent Missouri Western State University graduate will earn the opportunity to own and operate a franchise business. The Center for Franchise Development in the Craig School of Business will announce the winner of the 2025 franchise competition at 1 p.m. Friday, [...]
Dr. Jennifer Elder receives the Missouri Western Foundation Dr. James V. Mehl Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship at the faculty and staff awards and retirement celebration at Missouri Western on May 2, 2025. May 7, 2025--Missouri Western State University honored several employees during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on [...]
May 2, 2025--Missouri Western State University will celebrate the achievements of 350 graduates during two spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10 in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. The public is invited. The University will confer 290 undergraduate degrees and 60 graduate degrees in two ceremonies. Graduates come from Missouri and 19 [...]
April 25, 2025--Missouri Western State University’s Center for Workforce Development will begin offering in-person options in May at the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. Unlocking Power with a Lean Plant Assessment, 3:30 p.m. May 8 This one-hour workshop, presented by the experts from Missouri Enterprise, will give production managers, safety and maintenance managers, engineers and [...]
April 25, 2025--Daniel Avegalio has been named the next dean of students at Missouri Western State University and will begin his duties May 1. “I am pleased to welcome Daniel Avegalio to the MoWest family,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “Daniel’s passion for serving our students and his experience in managing diverse and complex programs [...]
April 23, 2025--The Missouri Western State University student chapter of Beta Beta Beta will hold its annual house plant sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 through May 1 on the first floor of the Agenstein/Remington building on the Missouri Western campus. Several varieties of house plants will be available for purchase [...]
