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Oct 10, 2019

Griffons celebrate Homecoming ‘Through the 90s’

2019-10-14T09:33:03-05:00

Oct. 3, 2019—Missouri Western State University alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community will celebrate Homecoming 2019 Oct. 6-13, including the Homecoming football game vs. Missouri Southern at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium. The theme this year is “Roarin’ and Soarin’ Through the 90s.” The annual Homecoming Parade [...]

Griffons celebrate Homecoming ‘Through the 90s’2019-10-14T09:33:03-05:00
Jul 07, 2017

Missouri Western Names Looney Director of Athletics

2019-06-04T16:23:02-05:00

Josh Looney, director of athletics Missouri Western State University has named Josh Looney as the University’s next director of athletics. Looney, currently director of athletics at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, will start at Missouri Western on August 7. Prior to ESU, Looney was associate director of NCAA Division II from 2012 to [...]

Missouri Western Names Looney Director of Athletics2019-06-04T16:23:02-05:00
Jul 07, 2017

New Partnership Announced for Family Fun Day

2019-06-04T16:23:02-05:00

Missouri Western Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Family Center Farm & Home, Carhartt and Club Cadet as the title sponsors of Family Fun Day during 2017 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp. Family Fun Day presented by Family Center Farm & Home, Carhartt and Cub Cadet will be Saturday, Aug. 5. Practice [...]

New Partnership Announced for Family Fun Day2019-06-04T16:23:02-05:00
Oct 10, 2014

Griffons Around the World: Celebrate Homecoming 2014

2019-06-04T16:20:29-05:00

“Griffons Around the World” is the theme of Missouri Western State University’s 2014 celebration of Homecoming Oct. 20-25. A highlight of Homecoming every year is the parade in downtown St. Joseph. This year, the parade’s route is somewhat shorter than in years past. It will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Faraon and [...]

Griffons Around the World: Celebrate Homecoming 20142019-06-04T16:20:29-05:00
Jan 01, 2014

Student-Athletes Succeed in the Classroom

2019-06-04T16:19:36-05:00

More than half of the 279 student-athletes at Missouri Western State University achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the fall 2013 and will be honored at halftime of the basketball games against Southwest Baptist at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 18. The athletic department as a whole achieved a GPA of [...]

Student-Athletes Succeed in the Classroom2019-06-04T16:19:36-05:00
Sep 09, 2013

Board of Governors Adopts New Tailgating Policy

2019-06-04T16:19:41-05:00

The Board of Governors at Missouri Western State University has adopted a policy regarding tailgating prior to Griffon football games. Consistent with an increasing number of colleges and universities, including those in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the new policy allows the possession and consumption of alcohol. The policy will be in place for the [...]

Board of Governors Adopts New Tailgating Policy2019-06-04T16:19:41-05:00
Sep 09, 2013

Rally ‘Round the Griffons Planned Sept. 12

2019-06-04T16:19:41-05:00

Missouri Western State University invites all Griffon fans to a special event called Rally ’Round the Griffons from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Rally House in the East Hills Shopping Center. The event will include free hot dogs, giveaways, autographs, photo opportunities and more. Attendees will receive a coupon from Rally [...]

Rally ‘Round the Griffons Planned Sept. 122019-06-04T16:19:41-05:00
Aug 08, 2013

Paint It Gold: Missouri Western Expands Community Support Campaign

2019-06-04T16:19:42-05:00

Missouri Western is providing free material, including a window cling with the above design, for area businesses to demonstrate their support for the University. Missouri Western State University is expanding its “Paint It Gold” community support campaign. The campaign will equip local businesses to show their support for the University by providing free [...]

Paint It Gold: Missouri Western Expands Community Support Campaign2019-06-04T16:19:42-05:00
Oct 10, 2012

Homecoming Parade Cancelled

2019-06-04T16:17:39-05:00

Thunderstorms have forced the cancellation of the Homecoming Parade in downtown St. Joseph Saturday, Oct. 4. Other Homecoming events are still on as scheduled: Arts, Beats and Treats, 10:30 a.m., Blum Union Tailgate Party, 11:30 a.m., inside the Blum Union Food Court Football Game, Griffons vs. Missouri Southern, 1:30 p.m., Spratt Stadium Greek Village Ribbon [...]

Homecoming Parade Cancelled2019-06-04T16:17:39-05:00
Oct 10, 2012

‘Where Dreams Come True’: Missouri Western Celebrates Homecoming

2019-06-04T16:17:44-05:00

Students, alumni, faculty and staff of Missouri Western State University will celebrate Homecoming 2012 Oct. 8-13. This year’s theme is “Griffon Country: Where Dreams Come True.” For more information or to register for alumni events, call 816-271-5646. Details on student events are available at www.missouriwestern.edu/homecoming. A highlight of homecoming every year is the parade in downtown [...]

‘Where Dreams Come True’: Missouri Western Celebrates Homecoming2019-06-04T16:17:44-05:00