Missouri Western State University will start its fall 2020 semester two weeks early and end it by Thanksgiving in response to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. “Unfortunately, we realize that the continued spread of COVID-19 will remain unpredictable for many months and that we need to remain flexible for the foreseeable future,” President Matt Wilson said [...]
Missouri Western State University has acted to fill its lone vacancy on the Board of Governors by naming one of its students to the position. The board, which is appointed with input from the university by Gov. Mike Parson, has had seven voting members over the course of the year. After a state of financial [...]
Hannah Berry June 12, 2020--Hannah Berry has been appointed by Gov. Mike Parson as student governor on the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Berry’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. “I am so honored to have been appointed to the position of Student Governor,” Berry said. “I am [...]
President Matt Wilson sent the following message to Missouri Western State University students, faculty and staff on June 2: Dear Griffon Family: Although I am traveling this week, I wanted to reach out to our campus community about the tragic deaths of George Floyd and countless others in recent months. Not only are we deeply [...]
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The clock is ticking on colleges and universities to make decisions regarding fall semesters. Some in California are going online only, others are ending their fall semesters early. But for Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State, the plans are coming together. “What we're looking to do is balance, to the extent that [...]
April 29, 2020--By a unanimous vote, the Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University approved a financial strategy recommended by university administration to focus on programmatic strengths, align expenses with revenue, reduce costs and add new programs responsive to marketplace demands. With nearly all universities facing unprecedented challenges, Missouri Western has responded over the [...]
April 24, 2020--President Matt Wilson recommended a comprehensive set of cost-saving measures to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. The Board will vote on the recommendations to save more than $6 million annually at its video conference meeting Wednesday, April 29. In March, Missouri Western initiated an academic review process focusing on low [...]
Matthew Wilson, Apr 11, 2020 As an open access institution with a statewide applied learning mission, Missouri Western serves as an invaluable resource for students, families and local communities. We are critical to attracting and retaining talent in our area. We are vital to the success of local industry and our society. It is important [...]
March 31, 2020--The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University unanimously approved two bids for facility improvements via telephone poll on March 31. Hearnes renovation The board approved a bid of $233,500 from Lawhon Construction Company of St. Joseph to renovate space on the first floor of the Hearnes Center to house the Missouri [...]
Feb. 28, 2020— The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University approved a strategic policy yesterday designed to further stabilize finances for the institution while facilitating an enhanced focus and a strengthening of the University’s academic programs. “We have made progress in terms of achieving financial stability this year. At the same time, we [...]
