A longtime professor and administrator at Truman State University has accepted the position of associate provost of research, planning and institutional effectiveness at Missouri Western State University. Dr. Douglas Davenport will begin his duties Jan. 5. “I am excited about the many strengths and the enthusiasm Dr. Davenport will bring to this position,” said Dr. [...]
The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors has approved a general concept for a new campus master plan to guide Missouri Western’s physical growth. The master plan is being created by the architectural firm Clark | Huesemann of Lawrence, Kan. The board authorized the firm to proceed drafting a final plan with six major [...]
Missouri Western State University has named Ann Rahmat as director of international recruitment and global engagement. Rahmat will begin her duties Jan. 15. “Missouri Western has made tremendous strides in growing our international student population and this position will help us keep that momentum going,” said Shana Meyer, vice president for student affairs. “Ann has [...]
The Winter Commencement Ceremony for approximately 300 graduates of Missouri Western State University will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in the arena of the M.O. Looney Complex. Karen Graves of St. Joseph will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Dr. Brenda Blessing, professor and chair of the Department of Health, [...]
Missouri Western State University has met and exceeded all five targets set by the Missouri Department of Higher Education in its performance funding model. […]
The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University has approved a statement of intent to proceed with a $5.5 million auxiliary system revenue bond issue to pay for improvements to Spratt Memorial Stadium. The resolution authorizes the university to execute a bond purchase instrument with Edward Jones as underwriter and Gilmore & Bell as [...]
Missouri Western State University’s Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, recently initiated 47 new members. Alpha Chi invites the top 10 percent of junior, senior and graduate students at member institutions to join. Students initiated were: […]
The Drum Major for Justice Awards will be presented at a banquet Jan. 21, 2015. The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Awards. The Drum Major for Justice Award takes its name from a passage in [...]
In preparation for its centennial celebration in 2015, Missouri Western State University continues to accept nominations for Griffon Notables – students, alumni, faculty, staff or community members who have made a positive impact on Missouri Western. “As we look back on 100 Years of Transforming Lives, we want to honor those who have had a [...]
The jazz program of the Missouri Western State University Department of Music will present its Fall Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the Potter Hall Theater. The concert will feature performances by the Jazz Lab Band, Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Ensemble. Admission is free. The concert will showcase classic jazz literature as [...]
