(MARYVILLE, Mo.) -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson met with leaders of both Missouri Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University on Monday to discuss their fall semester re-opening plans. It was part of the governor's statewide tour to look at what safety measures are being put into place in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Missouri Western’s Craig School of Business recently launched its Center for Workforce Development to provide a variety of training and continuing education opportunities for the region. The state asked universities to help provide workforce development and Missouri Western decided to launch its nonacademic short-term training online. Annette Weeks is the executive director for the Center [...]
Justin McMillan Next month will bring a new leader to Missouri Western State University to oversee aspects of student life and enhance the collegiate culture Griffons experience. Justin McMillan, who until now has served in admissions, residency and diversity/inclusion capacities at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth Ohio, starts in his role on Monday, [...]
Justin McMillan July 29, 2020--Justin McMillan will join Missouri Western State University as student development director beginning Aug. 10. McMillan comes to Missouri Western from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he has served as a senior admissions associate, residence life coordinator and diversity and inclusion coordinator. “Justin brings a tremendous energy [...]
As most states have reopened in some fashion, we’re seeing what life dealing with the coronavirus could look like for the foreseeable future. The topic of rebuilding the economy surely will be front and center during the upcoming presidential election. All businesses across the country will be open at some point, but that does not [...]
The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association has announced the names of 10 people who will be honored with Alumni Awards this fall. The awards will be presented during a virtual banquet, with details to be announced at a later date. Read more at newspressnow.com.
Pat Modlin '88, Dr. Regan Dodd, Isaac Collins '11 and Mary Shuman July 24, 2020--The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association has announced the names of ten people who will be honored with Alumni Awards this fall. The awards will be presented during a virtual Alumni Awards Banquet, with details to be announced [...]
The capacity of Missouri Western State University’s nursing program will be expanded by 10, up from 50, the campus administration has announced. “There is a critical and growing need for registered nurses, with career opportunities growing faster than most other occupations,” said Dr. Crystal Harris, interim dean of the College of Science & Health. Harris [...]
July 21, 2020--Missouri Western State University is expanding the capacity of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to better meet the healthcare workforce needs in the region. The first expanded cohort of 60 nursing students (up from 50) will begin the program this fall. Applications to join the second cohort in the spring are [...]
After spending time outside this summer, you may start to notice a sudden itch or rash developing on your arms and legs. The heat may be to blame, but it also could be an allergic reaction to poison ivy, oak and sumac. “You don’t even have to come in contact with them to have a [...]
