July 1, 2026–A composition by Dr. Derek Jenkins, associate professor of music at Missouri Western State University, has been selected for performance at the 21st Thailand International Composition Festival, July 5–9, 2026, at Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand. “Rock Bottom,” Dr. Jenkins’ piece for brass band was chosen from among 200 submissions, with only 12 [...]
June 10, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Black Holes” and “Sea Monsters” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military [...]
April 15, 2026–April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the Jazz Program at Missouri Western State University is doing its part to promote this great American art form by hosting its Spring Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m.Thursday, April 16 in the Potter Hall Theater. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Bob Long, will perform a variety of [...]
Jan. 25, 2026--Due to the winter weather, Missouri Western State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. On-line courses will be taught as normal. In-person classes may be taught virtually at the instructor’s discretion. Students should check their MoWest email and Canvas regularly for possible instructions or assignments. Missouri Western State University is a student-centered [...]
Kristie Arthur, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce; Julie Cobb, St. Joseph School District Foundation; Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western State University. Photo courtesy SJSD Foundation Sept. 19, 2025--Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president of Missouri Western State University, was presented the inaugural Beacon Award for Outstanding Community Partner from the St. Joseph School District Foundation [...]
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 [...]
Jan. 23, 2025--Missouri Western’s Center for Service will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the fourth annual What Are You Doing for Others Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 from at the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. Three shifts of students, faculty and staff [...]
Dec. 6, 2024--Missouri Western State University will celebrate the achievements of 201 graduates during the fall commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. The public is invited. Doors open to guests at 10:15 a.m. Missouri Western will confer 171 undergraduate degrees and 30 graduate degrees [...]
Dr. Lenny Klaver, Dr. Ben Boggs, Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Tim Houlne, State Rep. Brenda Shields and State Rep. Dean Van Schoiack cut the ribbon at the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. Nov. 15, 2024--Missouri Western State University, North Central Missouri College and numerous public and private partners formally cut the ribbon on the [...]
Nov. 4, 2024--Missouri Western State University is updating two of the oldest buildings on campus to provide modern spaces for learning and collaboration. The Board of Governors recently approved construction contracts to renovate Potter Hall and the Hearnes Center. “The projects will provide inspiring and dynamic gathering and learning spaces for students,” said Dr. Elizabeth [...]
