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Mar 03, 2026

Triumph Foods, MoWest partner to expand education benefits for team members and families

kheier2026-03-31T10:39:58-05:00

March 20, 2026--Missouri Western State University and Triumph Foods today announced a new partnership to expand access to higher education for Triumph team members and their families. Triumph Foods, a leading processor of premium pork products worldwide, is the first local business to join MoWest’s Corporate Education Program. “We know that education attainment is critical [...]

Triumph Foods, MoWest partner to expand education benefits for team members and familieskheier2026-03-31T10:39:58-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

MoWest hosts FBLA State Leadership Conference, qualifies 6 students for nationals

kheier2026-03-19T16:58:17-05:00

March 20, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s Collegiate FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) hosted the State Leadership Conference earlier this month. More than 100 students from across the state came to campus to compete. Competitive events included Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Sports Management & Marketing, Impromptu Speaking, Marketing, Business Presentations, Business Law, Digital Design [...]

MoWest hosts FBLA State Leadership Conference, qualifies 6 students for nationalskheier2026-03-19T16:58:17-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Simulation March 27 sheds light on challenges faced by those in poverty

kheier2026-03-19T16:41:28-05:00

March 19, 2026–The Missouri Western State University Social Work program and Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph will host a poverty simulation from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 27 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum 218/219. There is no charge to attend. Attendees will “play” characters during the simulation. They will have to [...]

Simulation March 27 sheds light on challenges faced by those in povertykheier2026-03-19T16:41:28-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

MoWest plans Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day event March 27

kheier2026-03-19T16:44:42-05:00

March 19, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s Center for Military and Veterans Services is partnering with Heroes for Heroes to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 27 in the M.O. Looney Complex. The event is free and open to the public. “This day provides an opportunity to recognize the [...]

MoWest plans Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day event March 27 kheier2026-03-19T16:44:42-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Alum, graduate student earns grant to expand educational opportunities for students

kheier2026-03-18T13:22:39-05:00

Photo courtesy St. Joseph School District March 18, 2026--A Missouri Western State University alumna and current graduate student has received a $20,000 grant to enrich her woodshop class at Central High School. Jennifer Fitzpatrick ’24, a Master of Arts in Teaching student from St. Joseph, received the grant from Sheet Metal Workers Local [...]

Alum, graduate student earns grant to expand educational opportunities for studentskheier2026-03-18T13:22:39-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Bushman Planetarium offers public shows March 20, 21

kheier2026-03-18T09:21:06-05:00

March 18, 2026--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Lifestyles of the Stars” and “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age [...]

Bushman Planetarium offers public shows March 20, 21kheier2026-03-18T09:21:06-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Griffon Media students earn national recognition

kheier2026-03-12T10:47:06-05:00

Dr. Luling Huang, Kendall Warren and Kiana Martinez (l-r) at the CMA convention. March 12, 2026--Griffon Media, the student-led news organization at Missouri Western State University, received three national awards at the College Media Association Spring Convention held in New York City this month. Griffon Media students Kiana Martinez, senior graphic design major [...]

Griffon Media students earn national recognitionkheier2026-03-12T10:47:06-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

Head Start expansion on MoWest campus

kheier2026-03-19T16:46:41-05:00

March 9, 2026--Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph, Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting at the newly expanded Head Start facility in Wilson Hall on the MoWest Campus at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, [...]

Head Start expansion on MoWest campuskheier2026-03-19T16:46:41-05:00

Mar 03, 2026

New 7-week course schedule offers graduate students a faster path to degree completion

kheier2026-03-02T11:30:11-06:00

MBA graduate Ben Moran receives his hood, December 2025. Changes to the MoWest graduate program will make it easier for students to earn their master's degrees. March 2, 2026--Missouri Western State University is making it easier for working professionals to earn a master’s degree. Several graduate programs will be structured in seven-week courses [...]

New 7-week course schedule offers graduate students a faster path to degree completionkheier2026-03-02T11:30:11-06:00

Feb 02, 2026

MoWest awards more than 200 degrees in fall semester

kheier2026-02-25T12:24:28-06:00

Feb. 24, 2026--Missouri Western State University awarded 211 degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the Fall 2025 semester. Graduates are listed below by hometown: Arkansas Texarkana: Braxton White, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Colorado Limon: Trista Shea Marx, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Florida Leesburg: Kirsten Mary Neessen, Bachelor of [...]

MoWest awards more than 200 degrees in fall semesterkheier2026-02-25T12:24:28-06:00