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Students present climate change research at Alpha Chi convention

Apr 04, 2023

Students present climate change research at Alpha Chi convention

2023-04-24T08:17:59-05:00

Three students represented Missouri Western State University's Alpha Chi Lambda chapter at this year's Alpha Chi National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Students Shannon Buehre, senior biology major from Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Hannah Shoemaker, senior biology major from Goodman, Missouri; and Jordon Anderson, junior nursing major from St. Joseph, presented an interdisciplinary research [...]

Students present climate change research at Alpha Chi convention2023-04-24T08:17:59-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Society for Collegiate Journalists inducts new members, recognizes graduating seniors

2023-04-14T13:51:52-05:00

The Missouri Western State University Society for Collegiate Journalists inducted 17 new members and recognized 13 graduating seniors at a ceremony on April 6. Click here to read the full story including a list of students inducted and honored.

Society for Collegiate Journalists inducts new members, recognizes graduating seniors2023-04-14T13:51:52-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Two Griffon Media journalists present at national conference

2023-04-06T15:34:40-05:00

Two student journalists from Missouri Western State University attended the College Media Association’s Spring National College Media Convention in New York City last month. Kendra Simpson and Patty Lashbrook presented a session called “Eye-Catching Content: Visual Trends in College Media” at the convention on March 11. Click here to read the full story. [...]

Two Griffon Media journalists present at national conference2023-04-06T15:34:40-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Students participate in controlled burn of prairie

2023-04-04T09:27:12-05:00

On Saturday, April 1, 2023, 18 students were involved in a controlled burn on the John Rushin Teaching and Research Prairie. This burn was essential to ensure the utility of the land for future research and applied learning. Click here to see photos from the controlled burn.

Students participate in controlled burn of prairie2023-04-04T09:27:12-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

Alternative Spring Break: Six students build in South Carolina

2023-03-31T09:10:24-05:00

Six students and two staff members traveled to South Carolina over spring break to help Habitat for Humanity build a disaster relief volunteer dormitory. Click here to read the full story.

Alternative Spring Break: Six students build in South Carolina2023-03-31T09:10:24-05:00
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

Biology students help restore habitat, learn about cave ecology in southern Missouri

2023-03-23T08:46:10-05:00

Wildlife conservation and management students at Missouri Western State University started their spring break with a hands-on learning experience: restoring a unique and threatened habitat in southern Missouri. Click here to read the full story.

Biology students help restore habitat, learn about cave ecology in southern Missouri2023-03-23T08:46:10-05:00
Mar 03, 2023

NCLEX Success: 100% of December 2022 nursing graduates pass licensure exam on first try

2023-03-21T10:48:26-05:00

All 44 of the Missouri Western State University students who received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree last December passed their NCLEX licensure exam on their first attempt. Click here to read the full story.

NCLEX Success: 100% of December 2022 nursing graduates pass licensure exam on first try2023-03-21T10:48:26-05:00
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