News-Press NOW: In second retirement, professor looks back on his calling
Dr. Frank Kessler laughs when recalling the reasons for his retirement. No, not the recent retirement. The one that came before this last job, which lasted another two decades. A professor of political science, Kessler [...]
27th annual Convocation on Critical Issues postponed
Michael Morell June 10--The 27th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues featuring Michael Morell, former acting director and deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, originally scheduled for Oct. 1, 2020 [...]
Missouri Western to launch Center for Workforce Development July 1
June 5, 2020--The Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University will launch the Center for Workforce Development on July 1 to provide a variety of training and continuing education opportunities. “With so many [...]
Message from President Wilson
President Matt Wilson sent the following message to Missouri Western State University students, faculty and staff on June 2: Dear Griffon Family: Although I am traveling this week, I wanted to reach out to our [...]
News-Press NOW: Lower COVID cases could mean rule changes
A local chemistry expert has found that new cases of COVID-19 may be declining, which could affect City Council actions on social distancing. On Thursday, the St. Joseph City Council met to discuss the future [...]
Missouri Western names Spring 2020 President’s Honor Roll
June 4, 2020—Missouri Western State University named 412 students to the President’s Honor Roll for the spring semester of 2020. Students who carried 12 hours or more for graded credit and earned a grade point [...]