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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

MoWest creates scholarship for transfer nursing students

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April 17, 2026–Missouri Western State University is creating a new scholarship for transfer students who want to pursue a degree in nursing. “We know that there is a continual need for additional nurses in northwest Missouri, and MoWest’s ability to educate those nurses is second to none,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “Our program has [...]

MoWest creates scholarship for transfer nursing studentskheier2026-04-17T09:35:58-05:00

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

Bushman Planetarium presents ‘Wonders of the Universe,’ ‘Forces of Nature’ April 24-25

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April 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Wonders of the Universe” and “Forces of Nature” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147. Wonders of the Universe Peer deep into space through the eyes of the [...]

Bushman Planetarium presents ‘Wonders of the Universe,’ ‘Forces of Nature’ April 24-25kheier2026-04-16T13:36:43-05:00

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

Students from Missouri Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi present at national conference

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MoWest students Linda Bieri, Averi Holsted, Emily Shuck and Allaina Mace at the 2026 Alpha Chi National Convention. April 15, 2026–Four Missouri Western State University students from the Missouri Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi presented their research at the Alpha Chi National Convention in Orlando, Florida last month. Allaina Mace, a senior psychology [...]

Students from Missouri Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi present at national conferencekheier2026-04-15T09:48:20-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

MoWest offers esports camp for youth age 10 to 18

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April 14, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s third annual Griffon Esports Camp will be held May 26 through May 29. Hosted by the Recreation Sports Management program, the camp will give participants the opportunity to use their passion for esports to promote personal growth and career development. Day sessions will run from 2 to 6 p.m. [...]

MoWest offers esports camp for youth age 10 to 18kheier2026-04-14T10:18:40-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

Altec expands education opportunities for employees and their families through MoWest’s Corporate Education Program

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Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, MoWest president, and Jonathan Arens, general manager of Altec Industries, shake hands after signing the partnership agreement. April 10, 2026--Altec, Inc., is the latest St. Joseph employer to join Missouri Western State University’s Corporate Education Program. Altec and MoWest formally signed the agreement during a ceremony at the company’s St. [...]

Altec expands education opportunities for employees and their families through MoWest’s Corporate Education Programkheier2026-04-10T19:10:14-05:00

Apr 04, 2026

Plant Native! Plant sale raises awareness and funds for The Wildlife Society

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April 6, 2026--Advance sales for the third annual native plant sale hosted by the MoWest Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society are now underway. The goal of the sale is to spread the word about planting native. Students hope the sale helps educate the community on the danger of ornamental invasives and show people how [...]

Plant Native! Plant sale raises awareness and funds for The Wildlife Societykheier2026-04-10T10:36:04-05:00