Presidential search committee names finalists
August 12, 2026–Missouri Western State University has announced the names of the finalists to be the University’s seventh president. The finalists will be on campus next week for in-person interviews. The interview schedule will include [...]
Alumni will honor nine at annual awards banquet
Aug. 6, 2026–The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association will honor nine individuals at the annual Alumni Award Banquet during Homecoming Week. The banquet will be held on Oct. 9 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the [...]
Refurbished water tank on I-29 features MoWest branding
July 20, 2026–A refurbished elevated storage tank on Karnes Road in St. Joseph now reflects the central role Missouri Western State University plays in the community. The Missouri American Water tank was painted in Griffon [...]
MoWest awards nearly 400 degrees in spring semester
July 15, 2026–Missouri Western State University awarded degrees to 364 students at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Graduates are listed below by hometown: Arizona Peoria: Camila Kendra Grantham, Associate of Science in Legal [...]
Collegiate FBLA competes at National Leadership Conference
July 13, 2026–Two MoWest Collegiate FBLA students finished in the top 6 at the National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June. They competed against students from around the world with cash prizes awarded [...]
Faculty member’s work selected for international performance
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 [...]