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Oct 10, 2023

NSG grant expands access to high-performance computing

2023-10-06T14:09:13-05:00

Students at primarily undergraduate institutions in Missouri will soon have access to greater computing power, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant of nearly $700,000 awarded to Missouri Western State University and three other universities in the state. “Students who graduate right now are going into a world where computational knowledge is assumed,” [...]

NSG grant expands access to high-performance computing2023-10-06T14:09:13-05:00
Sep 09, 2023

Assistant Professor Laura Nold receives scholarship from MLC Foundation

2023-09-12T12:42:45-05:00

Laura Nold, assistant professor of nursing at Missouri Western State University, recently received a scholarship from the Mosaic Life Care Foundation. The 2023 Lowell C. Kruse Healthy Choices. Healthy Lives. scholarship provides financial assistance to a first-year, full-time graduate student studying in areas leading to improved quality of life for the residents of [...]

Assistant Professor Laura Nold receives scholarship from MLC Foundation2023-09-12T12:42:45-05:00
Sep 09, 2023

Kathleen Holeman honored by Allied Arts Council

2023-09-12T12:39:15-05:00

Kathleen Holeman, a part-time voice and piano faculty member, was named Artist of the Year by the Allied Arts Council at the 2023 Mayor's Awards for the Arts. In addition to teaching at Missouri Western and in her private studio, Holeman has been a working jazz vocalist, pianist and trombonist locally and in [...]

Kathleen Holeman honored by Allied Arts Council2023-09-12T12:39:15-05:00
Sep 09, 2023

Dr. Lori McCune honored by Mathematical Association of America

2023-09-01T08:06:07-05:00

Dr. Lori McCune, associate professor of mathematics at Missouri Western State University, received a Meritorious Service Award from the Mathematical Association of America. The award is based on service to the association at the national or section level. Click here to read the full story.

Dr. Lori McCune honored by Mathematical Association of America2023-09-01T08:06:07-05:00
Aug 08, 2023

Assistant Professor Bob Long awarded Outstanding Arts Educator

2023-08-10T08:28:03-05:00

Assistant Professor Bob Long received one of the Mayor's Awards for the Arts for Outstanding Arts Educator for 2023. He received his award at the Allied Arts Council annual meeting held at the Benton Club on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Assistant Professor Bob Long awarded Outstanding Arts Educator2023-08-10T08:28:03-05:00
May 05, 2023

Dr. Csengele Barta earns fifth consecutive ASPB award

2023-05-09T08:07:00-05:00

Dr. Csengele Barta, associate professor of biology at Missouri Western State University, was awarded a Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI) Award of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) for the fifth consecutive year. The award recognizes excellence in research contributions to plant science, plant science scholarship and undergraduate student research mentorship of faculty at primarily [...]

Dr. Csengele Barta earns fifth consecutive ASPB award2023-05-09T08:07:00-05:00
May 05, 2023

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception

2023-05-01T09:52:20-05:00

Missouri Western State University presented nine faculty and staff members with awards and recognized 17 retirees at the 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on April 28. Click here for the full list of award winners and retirees.

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception2023-05-01T09:52:20-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Dr. Teddi Deka elected secretary of national honor society

2023-04-24T08:27:34-05:00

Dr. Teddi Deka, professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University, was recently elected national secretary of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. Click here to read the full story.

Dr. Teddi Deka elected secretary of national honor society2023-04-24T08:27:34-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

Dr. Adrienne Johnson receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

2023-03-28T13:49:36-05:00

Dr. Adrienne Johnson, associate professor and chair of the Department of Education, is Missouri Western State University’s recipient of the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Click here to read the full story.

Dr. Adrienne Johnson receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching2023-03-28T13:49:36-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

‘Fantastic Beasts’: Student-produced video features Dr. James Okapal

2023-03-21T07:59:35-05:00

Students in Missouri Western State University’s Griffon Production House have released their latest “Griffon University” video, spotlighting the research of Dr. James Okapal, professor of philosophy. Click here to read the full story and watch the video.

‘Fantastic Beasts’: Student-produced video features Dr. James Okapal2023-03-21T07:59:35-05:00