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MoWest reports continued enrollment growth and strong retention gains following Spring census

Feb 02, 2026

MoWest reports continued enrollment growth and strong retention gains following Spring census

2026-02-24T16:55:45-06:00

Feb. 24, 2026--Missouri Western State University announced enrollment growth following the Spring census, marking the second consecutive year Spring headcount has increased year over year, alongside notable gains in student retention. Total student headcount rose 1.52% to 3,132 students, reflecting sustained positive momentum across key student populations and geographic areas. A major highlight of this [...]

MoWest reports continued enrollment growth and strong retention gains following Spring census2026-02-24T16:55:45-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

All Majors Career Fair on Feb. 25

2026-02-19T15:12:30-06:00

Feb. 19, 2026--The Career Development Center will hold its All Majors Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Fulkerson Center. Students in attendance will have the opportunity to interview on the spot for jobs, as well as have professional headshots taken and to shop the Career Closet for free [...]

All Majors Career Fair on Feb. 252026-02-19T15:12:30-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

Free writing workshop, ‘Stories as Letters,’ scheduled Feb. 21

2026-02-19T14:50:12-06:00

Feb. 19, 2026--A Missouri Western State University instructor will present “Stories as Letters,” a free writing workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Rolling Hills Library Upper Story, 1912 N. Belt Highway. Justin Eells, developmental writing instructor, invites writers to step into the world of epistolary fiction and nonfiction to explore the art [...]

Free writing workshop, ‘Stories as Letters,’ scheduled Feb. 212026-02-19T14:50:12-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

Bushman Planetarium plans public shows Feb. 20 and 21

2026-02-19T15:44:12-06:00

Feb. 13, 2026--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Hubble Vision 2” and “Extreme Planets” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. [...]

Bushman Planetarium plans public shows Feb. 20 and 212026-02-19T15:44:12-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

International organization honors MoWest professor

2026-02-19T15:44:34-06:00

Feb. 12, 2026--Dr. David McMahan, chair and professor in the Department of Communication at Missouri Western State University, has received the Leadership in Listening Award from the Global Listening Centre (GLC), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and London with a presence in over 140 countries. The GLC promotes effective listening across education, [...]

International organization honors MoWest professor2026-02-19T15:44:34-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

University Gallery presents ‘Horizons’

2026-02-19T15:45:03-06:00

Feb. 12, 2026--The University Gallery at Missouri Western State University is hosting an exhibition titled “Horizons” through May 1. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in the gallery, located in Spratt Hall room 211. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.  “Horizons” brings [...]

University Gallery presents ‘Horizons’2026-02-19T15:45:03-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

MoWest Jazz Festival welcomes 18 high school bands

2026-02-12T09:12:46-06:00

Feb. 11--The music program in the Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts will host the 19th Annual Jazz Festival starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.  The festival has grown from four bands attending in its first year, 2007, to this year’s 18 school groups performing in Blum 219 and the Fulkerson Center. [...]

MoWest Jazz Festival welcomes 18 high school bands2026-02-12T09:12:46-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

MoWest names 343 students to President’s List

2026-02-10T15:42:51-06:00

Feb. 10, 2026--Missouri Western State University named 343 students to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall semester of 2025.  Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the honor. They are listed below by hometown. Arizona Chandler: Rachel Cain Oro Valley: Rachel [...]

MoWest names 343 students to President’s List2026-02-10T15:42:51-06:00
Feb 02, 2026

MoWest names 379 students to Dean’s List

2026-02-10T15:40:47-06:00

Feb. 10, 2026--Missouri Western State University named 379 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2025 fall semester. Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average of 3.5 qualify for the honor. They are listed below by hometown. Alabama Phenix City: Bryce Dawson Arizona Gilbert: Sienna [...]

MoWest names 379 students to Dean’s List2026-02-10T15:40:47-06:00
Jan 01, 2026

MoWest closed Monday, Jan. 26

2026-02-10T14:12:15-06:00

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 [...]

MoWest closed Monday, Jan. 262026-02-10T14:12:15-06:00