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Finance and Administration

Nov 11, 2025

MoWest’s Haley Lindsey receives national honor

2025-11-10T12:33:36-06:00

Nov. 10, 2025--Haley Lindsey, director of financial aid at Missouri Western State University, was recently recognized by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) as their Most Valuable Professional (MVP).  This prestigious honor highlights Lindsey’s outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession and her dedication to student success. Her feature, published on the [...]

MoWest’s Haley Lindsey receives national honor2025-11-10T12:33:36-06:00
Sep 09, 2023

MWSU names Daniel Holt VP for finance and administration

2023-09-29T16:14:49-05:00

Sept. 29, 2023--Missouri Western State University has named Daniel Holt as vice president for finance and administration. Holt, currently vice president for finance and operations at William Jewell College, will begin his duties Oct. 25. “Daniel has demonstrated the ability to strategically analyze and effectively address challenging financial and budgetary situations, empowering his team members [...]

MWSU names Daniel Holt VP for finance and administration2023-09-29T16:14:49-05:00
May 05, 2023

Board of Governors approves 2023-24 budget

2023-05-09T15:21:20-05:00

May 9, 2023--The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors approved a balanced operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 at their regular April meeting. The $76 million budget includes a 1% pay raise for employees. “The Board of Governors remains committed to the four-year compensation plan they approved last year to bring wages in line [...]

Board of Governors approves 2023-24 budget2023-05-09T15:21:20-05:00
May 05, 2023

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception

2025-04-04T14:38:18-05:00

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 Reception2025-04-04T14:38:18-05:00
May 05, 2022

Board approves 2022-23 budget, tuition and fees

2022-05-13T15:28:30-05:00

May 13, 2022--The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors adopted a balanced budget of just under $80 million for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The total budget is virtually unchanged from the budget adopted for the current fiscal year.  “Missouri Western puts people first,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “And our [...]

Board approves 2022-23 budget, tuition and fees2022-05-13T15:28:30-05:00
Apr 04, 2021

Board of Governors sets tuition, budget for 2021-22

2021-04-23T12:29:29-05:00

April 23, 2021--Tuition and fees for Missouri Western State University students will increase by slightly less than allowed for under state law in 2021-22. Missouri Western’s Board of Governors approved the tuition and fees changes at their regular meeting April 22.  “Affordability is important to our students, and we remain one of the best values [...]

Board of Governors sets tuition, budget for 2021-222021-04-23T12:29:29-05:00
Aug 08, 2020

KQ2: MWSU, Northwest administrators meet with governor to talk fall semester plans

2020-08-11T12:37:27-05:00

(MARYVILLE, Mo.) -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson met with leaders of both Missouri Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University on Monday to discuss their fall semester re-opening plans. It was part of the governor's statewide tour to look at what safety measures are being put into place in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

KQ2: MWSU, Northwest administrators meet with governor to talk fall semester plans2020-08-11T12:37:27-05:00
May 05, 2020

Board of Governors sets tuition and fees for 2020-2021

2020-05-28T16:49:49-05:00

May 28, 2020--The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University has approved an increase of less than 2.5 percent in tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 school year.  “Missouri Western remains one of the most affordable universities in the state,” said President Matthew Wilson.  “We know that times are difficult for many of our [...]

Board of Governors sets tuition and fees for 2020-20212020-05-28T16:49:49-05:00
May 05, 2020

Financial Aid can help students facing challenges due to pandemic

2020-05-15T16:12:10-05:00

May 15, 2020--The Financial Aid Office at Missouri Western State University is ready to help students who may be experiencing financial challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but whose financial situation has changed can contact Financial Aid for instructions on how [...]

Financial Aid can help students facing challenges due to pandemic2020-05-15T16:12:10-05:00
Oct 10, 2019

Board of Governors adopts revised budget

2019-10-24T16:27:20-05:00

Oct. 24, 2019—The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University adopted a revised budget for the current fiscal year that includes a larger than anticipated deficit.  “A combination of a slight dip in enrollment this fall, higher scholarship awards, rising insurance and utility costs, unexpected maintenance costs and other factors have caused us to [...]

Board of Governors adopts revised budget2019-10-24T16:27:20-05:00