July 1, 2026鈥揂 composition by Dr. Derek Jenkins, associate professor of music at 大象传媒, has been selected for performance at the 21st Thailand International Composition Festival, July 5鈥�9, 2026, at Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand.

鈥淩ock Bottom,鈥� Dr. Jenkins鈥� piece for brass band was chosen from among 200 submissions, with only 12 works ultimately selected for performance. The work will be performed by the Mahidol Brass Band during the festival.

The Thailand International Composition Festival is dedicated to the advancement of contemporary music and the cultivation of new artistic voices.The festival brings together composers, performers, scholars, and audiences from around the world to share ideas, explore new sonic possibilities, and foster meaningful artistic exchange.

Dr. Jenkins joined the 大象传媒 faculty in 2024. As a composer, his music has been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and Brazil. He received bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees from the University of 大象传媒 Kansas City and a master鈥檚 degree from Rice University.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Students in the Technical Training Center at Boehringer Ingelheim receive instruction.

June 30, 2026鈥揃oehringer Ingelheim and 大象传媒 have launched a new program to build the technical skills needed for careers in biomanufacturing. The program鈥檚 first class of students have completed the requirements to earn their certificates.聽

The Bio-Process Certificate Program combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on training at Boehringer鈥檚 purpose-built Technical Training Center in St. Joseph. Instruction is led by 大象传媒 faculty alongside Boehringer subject matter experts.

The Technical Training Center features dedicated spaces that replicate key upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities, such as transfer panels and tank-transfer simulations that mirror real production workflows, a fully equipped laboratory, and a gowning airlock. The facility also includes a functioning filling machine with restricted access barriers, enabling students to learn aseptic processes at their own pace鈥攐utside of cleanroom constraints or production shutdown windows.

鈥淥ur new Training Center of Xcellence and collaboration with 大象传媒 reflect our commitment to investing in our workforce and supporting long-term development here in St. Joseph,鈥� said David Atchison, Head of U.S. Animal Health Global Supply, Boehringer Ingelheim. 鈥淎s our technology and products evolve, so do the skills required to manufacture them. By building a strong biomanufacturing training environment and partnering with 大象传媒, we鈥檙e helping ensure our employees are prepared for what鈥檚 next.鈥澛�

While the initial group of students were Boehringer employees, the partnership aims to expand enrollment over time to include the broader St. Joseph community, helping build a strong pipeline of future biomanufacturing talent.

鈥淏oehringer Ingelheim is a vital partner in the St. Joseph community, and this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to developing local talent,鈥� said Rebecca Lobina, 大象传媒鈥檚 Director of Workforce Development. 鈥淭ogether, we are preparing a skilled workforce for careers in biomanufacturing while strengthening the region鈥檚 economic future.鈥澛�

Boehringer鈥檚 St. Joseph site is a key global supply and research and development site, producing livestock vaccines used across the U.S. and around the world. The company has invested more than $150 million in the site in recent years to enhance operations, including sustainability improvements, expanded technical training, and increased capabilities to accommodate future pipeline products.

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About Boehringer Ingelheim

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About Boehringer Ingelheim – Animal Health business聽聽

Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to make a difference for people, animals, and society. Learn more at .

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Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the honor. They are listed below by hometown.

Arizona

Chandler: Rachel Cain

Oro Valley: Rachel Barriga

Scottsdale: Maddy Blair

California

Sylmar: Adam Sotelo

Colorado

Castle Pines: Gavin Hershberger

Castle Rock: Aidyn Woodall

Colorado Springs: Maddie Chidester

Littleton: Giana Cesario

Severance: Aubrey Dare

Illinois

Troy: Levi Huber

Iowa

Adel: Annie McDevitt

Ankeny: Ava Martin, Tanith Roush

Bondurant: Ali Waterhouse

Des Moines: Kennedy Preston

Eldridge: Logan Soedt

Greenfield: Simeon Piearson

Knoxville: Ashlyn Finarty

New Virginia: Brody Coder

Urbandale: Will Gessmann

Windsor Heights: Malakai Imsirovic

Kansas

Atchison: Liz Easterday, Emily Fuhrman, Johnathan Hanzel

Basehor: Teigan Capper

Cheney: Sydney Puetz

Emporia: Clara Williams

Gardner: Maxwell Christian

Hiawatha: Ethan Grissom

Highland: Carrie Watkins

Holton: Brodie McAlexander

Lawrence: alison Andzi Quainoo

Leavenworth: Jessica Hawkins, Skyler Martynowski

Lenexa: Nina King-Rathers

Louisburg: Hunter Moore

Overland Park: Drew Moffitt, Rosemary Pujado

Silver Lake: Avri Broxterman

Topeka: Micah Kobuszewski

Wathena: Yegor Dittemore

Minnesota

Caledonia: Noah King

Cottage Grove: Madi Brinkman

Golden Valley: Clare Sondrall

Stillwater: Gretchen Wenner

大象传媒

Agency: Wyatt Fisher, Kamryn Lippold, Trent Shellenberger

Albany: Steven Abernathy, Victoria Bourland

Amazonia: Jesica Beattie, Kaylence Cook

Arnold: Aidan Godair

Barnard: Dalton Murphy, Tyler Salsbury

Belton: Jarede Swinton

Bethany: Abbey Henry

Blue Springs: Carter Schmidt

Blythedale: MaKenna Slaughter

Camden Point: Zachary Haddix

Cameron: Hali Dinwiddie, Will Gibson, Grace Myers, Joey Ramey, Dakota Terrill

Chillicothe: Selena Toole

Chula: Bre Pithan

Clarksdale: Carson Souther

Columbia: Brooke Bess

Country Club: Truman Bodenhausen, Jaina Hope, Austin Kimble

De Kalb: Kalyn Hartman

Easton: Josh Parkhurst

Edgerton: Nate Byers, Samuel Byers, Wesley Meadows

Excelsior Springs: Shelby Stewart

Faucett: Xavier Arambula, Tucker Holden, Spencer Sumner

Fillmore: Madison Curran

Gladstone: Lyndy Daugherty

Gower: Kylie Clark, Nick Klein, Teddi Paxton, Rachel Tillock

Hale: Alexis Rhodes

Hannibal: Beverly Ard

Higginsville: Reagan Craig

Independence: Ella Breigenzer, Michael Haggerty, Leisa Washington

Kansas City: Briana Alves, Jack Barta, Linda Bieri, Haylie Burgess, Jaylin Burgess, Lily Carmichael, Olivia Fornelli, Ella Gates, Ashley Gibson, Ady Horn, Alex Lake, Maverick Nabors, Anna O鈥橬eill, Quinn Peters, Teagan Peters, Shalyn Price, Keith Valentine, Becca Van Epps, Ashlie Von Bargen, Kendall Warren

Kearney: Jordan Austin, Rory Perry

King City: Tiffany Eaton

Lathrop: Kiah Huitt

Lawson: Emily Ford

Liberty: Meredith Skinner, Molly Tapp

Macon: Elise Nelson, Jachin Wilson

Marceline: Ryan Stallo

Maryville: Boaz Evans

Maysville: Chloe Dixon, Trey Hall, Crimzon Mcgaugh, Claire Renfro

Mound City: Katherine Pankau

Mountain Grove: Lauren Mallow

Mountain View: Keegun Daniels

New Florence: Holly Heldt

Novinger: Brooklyn DeFries

Odessa: Lizzy Dugger

O鈥橣allon: Reid Williams

Osborn: Sara Crowther

Pacific: Dylan Stout

Parkville: Derek Darr, Jake Murphy

Platte City: Kinsey Canole, Sophia Gaspers, Mary Hackler, Cole Hamby, Alicen Hornbeck, Cali McGinness, Sage Nordike, Hailey Ryerson

Plattsburg: Mikaela Valberde

Princeton: Laynie Sweiger

Saint Joseph: Mason Adamek, America Aguirre-Cano, Sharnee Almeida Hernandez, Haylie Ames, Jessica Andreas, Grant Arens, Avery Barber, Katie Beam, Kayla Beam, Chris Blakely, Bre Bledsoe, Michael Bowen, Preston Brown, Riley Brown, Lenora Brumm, Corie Caraway, Nash Carson, Claudia Cartaya, Lynn Cassani, Aydon Chambers, Nevaeh Chappell, Hailey Clark, Jack Cline, Brooke Cogdill, T鈥橝sia Coker, Jeff Collins, Sophia Collins, Hunter Crews, Breana Davis, Marcos Dominguez, Emma Dougherty, Jayden Elbert, Kaitlyn Evans, Madilyn Evans, Matthew Fuller, Makenzie Garr, Quentin Garrett, Kemper Gehring, Livia Grace, Nathan Gregg, Bailey Hansen, Paige Hawkins, Bradyn Hayes, Noah Hazen, Claire Heater, Kendra Hendrix, Remi Hildebrand-Page, Kyson Hines, Ally Hodges, Shelby Holmes, Maddison Hopkins, Raven Jackson, Madalynn Jenkins, Lynde Joyce, Ava Kay, Annaliese Kendall, Morgan Kimler, Madelynn King, Molly Kretzer, James Langston, Jessica Laws, Noah Leidy, Erinn Lotspeich, Allaina Mace, Ava Maguire, Melissa Manrrero, Samantha Marek, Isaiah Maxey, Jake McQuiston, Gracie Meisinger, Ella Messa, Liv Moeckli, Zachary Moore, Simon Murray, Gigi Myscofski, Rebekah Novak, Zoe O鈥橫eara, Charles Palmer, Madi Parnell, Oh Paw, Mayzie Payeur, Cassandra Penick, Joshua Perry, Grace Pfister, Bethany Pickman, Caleb Poage, Ben Pugh, Ayron Reeter, Kate Sanders, Abby Sandusky, Charlie Sansonetti, Alaric Scates, Max Scheidler, Collin Schiermeyer, Sam Schoeberl, Heather Shanks, Lawsen Simpson, Mary Snapp, Ashlyn Snodgrass, Elle Spiegel, Miles Spiegel, Emilee Spoonemore, Jaylee Steele, Quinci Stewart, Jaxon Stockwell, Kylan Stout, Tatum Studer, Lily Sullivan, Xavier Taylor, Zoey Taylor, Madeline Till, Jocelyn Trevino, Caden Turner, Jacob Vannaman, Kendall Vienhage, Ashlynn Wattenbarger, Ellie Wattenbarger, Lauren Wells, David Welter, Devin West, Shelton Wilhelmsen, Keon Williams, Sadie Willis, Charleigh Wilson, Hannah Wineinger, Bailey Woodbury, Quinlan Yates, Connor Zeit, Ethan Zeit, Kaleigh Ziesel

Saint Louis: Simeon Cooper

Saint Peters: Katelyn Diani-O鈥橠ay

Savannah: Laci Callen, Patty Ellison, John Gilbert, Khia Haley, Madison Kendall, Jamie Lund, Cody Nigh, Haydn Richardson, Danica Whetsell

Shelbina: Caitlin Strachan

Sheridan: Alex Rowen

Smithville: Bailey Cutler, Marissa Quinn, Savannah Winkler

Springfield: Chris Floyd, Alyvia Goddard, Dylan Wooldridge

Stewartsville: Hunter Combs, River Jones, Gracey Shepard, Montia Tackett

Unionville: Tessa Gillis

Warrenton: Rhianne Toebben

Weston: Sadie Cayer

Winston: Cory Parker

Wright City: Mason Wendt

Nebraska

Auburn: Maddie Jones

Lincoln: Parker Bunting, Veronica Hendrickson, Parker Otte, Carly Wieseler

Omaha: Angelo Baez-Mahr, Mapior Mapior, Ayva McComas

Papillion: Morgan Byrd

Plattsmouth: Austin Sohl

New Mexico

Roswell: Torie Sandoval

New York

Montrose: Jordan Porter

Oklahoma

Blanchard: Josh Nolte

Oklahoma City: Aden Monzon

Owasso: Ashton Smith

Texas

Caddo Mills: Preston Marsh

Sachse: Alessa Tamez

Washington

Bellingham: Kaari Little

International

France

Puilboreau: Ines Vandaele

Saudi Arabia

Skaka: Yousef Alkhaldi

Spain

Onda: Claudia Pastor Sancho

Venezuela

Valencia: Gianna Garcia Iannino

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above qualify for the honor. They are listed below by hometown.

Arizona

Chandler: Amiya Hernandez, Zone Wierenga

Phoenix: Bethany Stone

Arkansas

Fayetteville: Reid Slankard

California

Camarillo: Kennedy Walden

La Puente: Juan Guardado

Lakeside: Lawson Minshew

Visalia: Noah Hawker

Winchester: Matthew Slojkowski

Colorado

Aurora: Leah Graves

Brighton: Coby Puzio

Longmont: Evan Peterson

Loveland: Ryann Durrett

Pueblo: Trevor Waller

Florida

Jacksonville: Luke Shannahan

South Bay: JoSean Trice

Illinois

Pleasant Plains: Mason Grove

Saint Charles: Seth Winkler

Shiloh: Bryce Coley

Villa Park: Isaac Sobieszczyk

Westchester: Sebastian Gutierrez

Indiana

Crawfordsville: Cale Coursey

Highland: Sarah Swallow

Iowa

Cedar Rapids: Trey McKowen

Council Bluffs: Anna Strohmeier

Des Moines: V Nguyen

Johnston: Jake Pemble

Lake Mills: Bennett Berger

Nevada: Dakota Hendricks

Runnells: Sam Goode

Van Horne: William Kiburis

Walnut: Nathan Sheehan

Kansas

Atchison: Skyler Bottorff, Tim Wilson

Bendena: Cassidy Blanton

Cummings: Lauren Hall, Breonna Tull

Elwood: Destiny Green

Eudora: Traeger Rader

Kansas City: Riley Wells

Leavenworth: Chandler Moody, Tricia Smith

Leawood: Thomas McDowell

Olathe: Parker Boggins, Kenedee Giddens, Caleb Niehoff, Katie Stoskopf

Overland Park: Summer Anderson, Cvanna Baker, Easton O鈥橩eefe, Ava Smith

Shawnee: Broc Worcester

Tonganoxie: Jackson McWilliams

Topeka: Ty Henry, Taylor Russell

Wathena: Brooklyn Butterfield, Ryder Davis, Emily Kiehnhoff

Wichita: Gavin Bell, Cencere Thompson, Braydon Wickliffe

Minnesota

Minneapolis: Jack Mausser

Shakopee: Jordan La Tour

White Bear Lake: Quinn Denne

大象传媒

Agency: Destiny Thornton

Albany: Susan Schaefer

Arnold: Connor Holt

Belton: Jacob Ross

Bolivar: Aiden Asby

Buckner: Makayla Hurshman

Camden Point: John Winkler

Cameron: Allie Cass, Hateya Flores, Collin Henderson, Aisley Hurst, Sara Thomas, Caity Wade

Chillicothe: Cali Burkhardt

Columbia: Charlie Sample, Gabriel Truss

Cosby: Nicholas Daise

Country Club: Dylan Cummings, Caton McCrary, Alexis Stanton, Nathan Steele, Jackson Stickler

De Kalb: Mason Punzo, Jayden Schneider, Tricia Simpson

Eagleville: Kealey Hulett

Excelsior Springs: Lacy Adair, Samantha Brown

Faucett: Taiylor Harrington, Josh Lashbrook

Fayette: Kelsi Fair, Hallie Grist

Fortescue: Melissa Hufford

Gallatin: Emma Christopher

Gladstone: Emmie Schroeder

Gower: Abby Barton, Mason Brown, Jack Church, Ike Hayes, Audry Smith

Grandview: Ey鈥橪eonna Howard

Hamilton: Mary Brown

Hannibal: Nate Ard

Holt: Branden Williams

Independence: Andrew Gahner, Katherine Greer, Miranda Metzinger, Kyley Thornington, Jenica Villar

Joplin: Adyson Ratliff

Kansas City: Nicholas Allegri, Baxter Brecht, Emily Dudley, Tess Hyer, Joshua Leshnak, Maya Nelson, Delaney Nichols, Sam Oliver, Kaeden Pak, Teresa Parsons, Elizabeth Richardson, Cooper Roberts, Kinnick Sielaff, Aiden Wilson

Kearney: Chase Aller, Lindsey Backhaus, Abbie Goodman, Carson Shear, Abby Smith

Kidder: Tucker Ross, David Talbott

King City: Anna Boone, Kaylee Thomas, Karlie Wharton

Kirksville: KJ McMillan

Lake Saint Louis: Cole Evans

Lawson: Samantha Watkins

Lee鈥檚 Summit: Sydney Keller

Liberty: Brooklynn Dunbar, Tiffany Ellington, Nathan Thomas, Eric Weightman

Macon: Stella Burks

Marceline: Danielle McGraw

Marthasville: Noah Delgado

Maryville: Lauren Padgitt, Caydee Sherer

Maysville: Gabrielle Hulett, Blayke Kolb

Meadville: Brooklyn Keller

Mercer: Kaydee Hill

Nevada: Kylie Curtis

Nixa: Parker Elliott

Oak Grove: Bee Jones

Odessa: Marissa Smoot

Oregon: Hailey Fritz

Osborn: Adam Schalk

Peculiar: Ethan Sherrick

Platte City: Ashlyn Callahan, Anna Crowell, Jackson Eller, Ellie Hurst, Madison Lavery, Aidan Murray, Keaton Schneeflock, Evan Sedlacek

Plattsburg: Skyler Emo, Josiah Gibson, Raegan Grass

Raytown: Karyme Arredondo Solis

Rosendale: Marshall Todd

Rushville: Lainie Vogan

Saint James: Colin Rosenow

Saint Joseph: Herve Abalo, Gabriel Adams, Alana Adkison, Daynisha Amos, Veronica Amos, Kyla Bailey, Heather Ball, Samantha Barton, Michelle Bautista, Andrew Beck, Grace Bentrup, Kaylin Beyer, Grant Bohanan, Zack Bosse, Mackenzie Bottorff, Darcy Bowlin, Gracie Bradley, Grace Bratcher, Charlie Broaden, Kaylene Buckler, Jasey Burchett, Chloe Butler, Gracie Cable, Jack Carson, Kaylynn Catherall, Macalistair Clark, Truman Cline, Hadley Cole, Kyla Conard, Marissa Coons, Carlos Cortez, Emmalie Crutchfield, Jeimy Cruz-Aguilera, Jazmin Dalbey, Ralph Dishong, Zach Donaldson, Myah Dwyer, Lauren Eiman, Alyssa Fanning, Kyleigha Fenwick, Skye Fisher, Elizabeth Fite, Isabella Flaska, James Foster, Leyton Furlong, Gabe Galloway, Brian Garcia, Cade Gehring, Sergio Gonzales, Gracie Goscha, Jordan Graves, Rachel Hankel, Kylee Hays, Annie Herschberger, Olivia Hewitt, Xaria Hicks, Lily Hill, Drayton Hines, Jayden Ingram, Elizabeth Jenkins, Jasmine Jensen, Rylie Johnson, Pat Johnston, Davis Jungbluth, Mariah Keyes, Stormie Kilgore, Zoie Kohler, Emma Loehnig, Eliana Manners, Maya Markt, Emilee Marlowe, Delaney Massey, Lainey McCoy, Raina McDowell, Talan McDowell, Caitlyn McQueen, Emma Millis, Kadrian Misner, Angeles Moreira Fuenmayor, Jenny Nabil, Morgan Nava Cuevas, Stella Neri, Carson Newlon, Shawn Noland, Chase Olson, Mason Orscheln, Xavion Page, Max Pasquarella, Avery Pena, Jennifer Perkins, James Phalen, Tessa Pinkelman, Alyssa Polsgrove, Trea Pruessner, Jaydee Pummell, Kacy Ragsdale, Jordan Ramos, Callida Rivera, Carson Root, Gabby Root, Melanie Sanchez, Eryka Sauer, Phoenix Schlorff, Justin Sell, Matthew Sherlock, Cody Shoots, Logan Shoots, Harmony Smith, Joscelyn Smith, Judson Smith, Zach Smith, Kaitlynn Snyder, Charlee Stanley, Adleigh Strong, Allison Stroud, Dalton Suman, Ashley Thomson, Tamra Throckmorton, Tiara Tittsworth, Paola Torres, Savannah Triplet, Acen Ulrich, Carli Utterback, Ruth Vanlalchhandami, Chandler Waddell, Sadie Ward, Danika Wattenbarger, Mike Werner, Kevin Whetsell, Landon Williams, Jack Wing, Jommel Wing, Jaycee Worley, Katelyn Wright, Austin Young, Rena Zandy

Saint Louis: Kandra Franklin, Micaela Lawrence, Kaitlyn Thomas-Reynolds

Savannah: Landen Berger, Dalaney Nigh, Javen Paxton, Chance Phillips, Robert Reeves, Summer Young

Smithville: Brooke Cutler, Nathan DeYoung, Kyle Horton, Megan Mosby, Madyson Quinn

Springfield: Dein Gentry, Madison McCullah, Emma Spurlin

Stewartsville: Holly Caylor, Meghan Muller, Bryson Thornton

Trenton: Jean Kleinschmidt

Trimble: Mae Hadley

Union Star: Gannon Ashford, Carter Jackson, Eric Miller, Ariel Vang

Weatherby: Frank Sweiger

Wentzville: Lilly Palmgren

Weston: Alyssa Stewart, Trent Taylor

Winfield: Madison Dickherber

Nebraska

Bellevue: Autumn Dymek-Cervantes

Falls City: Eliza Kuker

Grand Island: Ruben Caceres

Lincoln: Jake Leader

Omaha: Emerson Babe, Justyce Cribbs, Skylar Walters

Waverly: Caylee Rowley

Oklahoma

Grove: Emma Unruh

Lexington: Meagan Smith

Ponca City: Kooper Rich

Texas

Argyle: Cameron Saleh

Austin: Serena Magaha

Channelview: Yesenia Carrillo Morales

Fort Worth: Elijah Campbell

McKinney: Sheldon King

San Antonio: Hayley Barsky

The Colony: Sydney Young

Wisconsin

Madison: Mia Morel

International

Australia

Geelong: Tom Troeth

France

Rang-du-Fliers: Mila Martine Anna Larrieu

Montenegro

Bar: Marko Pavlovic

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June 15, 2026鈥揟he Kansas City Chiefs have announced dates for 2026 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care at 大象传媒 in St. Joseph, Mo. This is the 16

Open practices begin on Wednesday, July 29 and conclude on Thursday, Aug. 20. All training camp practices will be free of charge to the public unless otherwise noted below or online. Training camp tickets must be reserved in advance while supplies last at . Due to the expected interest and demand, attendance at daily sessions will be limited to provide the best fan experience. Ticket reservations will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members followed by the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17. Fans can reserve a maximum of six tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices. Paid practice days will require advance payment to reserve tickets, while only Chiefs Season Ticket Members will have the option to reserve tickets for the exclusive Season Ticket Member days. Paid practice dates and Season Ticket Member dates do not count towards the maximum ticket reservation allotment of three practices. Chiefs Tailgate Suites will be available for purchase in the North Endzone for groups of 10 or more. Tailgate Suites offer a private viewing space next to the field with food & beverage and climate-controlled access in the Tailgate Suite. For more information or to reserve your Tailgate Suite, please visit .

All tickets are mobile entry only through the Chiefs Mobile app. Tickets and parking are subject to the Chiefs ticket terms which can be found at . 大象传媒 Western will charge an $8 parking fee per vehicle per day, with the exception of the two exclusive Chiefs Season Ticket Member days when parking is free. Fans are required to pre-purchase parking, and that can be done during the ticket reservation process.

大象传媒 Western will charge a $7 admission fee on three different practice days 鈥� Saturday, Aug. 1; Friday, Aug. 7; and Saturday, Aug. 8 (Family Fun Day). The Chiefs will host two free, exclusive Season Ticket Member days that will not be open to the public 鈥� Wednesday, July 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 11. Ambassador Day will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Military Appreciation Day will be Thursday, Aug. 20. Team autograph sessions are scheduled to take place July 29, Aug. 1, Aug. 7, Aug. 8, and Aug. 11.

*Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. All dates and times provided are subject to change. If practice is moved indoors due to inclement weather, it will be closed to the general public.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

June 11, 2026鈥揇r Benedict Adams, associate professor of education at 大象传媒, has

鈥淧edagogy for a Successful Multicultural Classroom. A Sociocultural-Based Method for Teaching and Reaching At-Risk Students鈥� was published earlier this year by Peter Lang International Academic Publishers.

鈥淭he book serves as a sociocultural-based method for both graduate and undergraduate students, providing practical frameworks that will be beneficial throughout their teaching careers,鈥� said Dr. Eric C. Sheffield, Western Illinois University. 鈥淥ne of the pressing issues in academia is classroom management. This book addresses this topic directly, offering practical tools and strategies for both experienced and novice teachers to effectively manage classrooms with at-risk students from diverse backgrounds.鈥�

Dr. Adams has been at 大象传媒 since 2019. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Suffield University in Idaho, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Indiana University.

Dr. Adams was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Certificate of Excellence from Indiana University in 2014. In 2024, he was named Outstanding Teacher Educator at 大象传媒 and in 2025, he received 大象传媒鈥檚 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award.

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June 3, 2026鈥揟he search for the seventh president of 大象传媒 is officially underway. The Board of Governors is accepting applications and has appointed a search committee.

鈥淲e are looking for a mission-driven servant leader with a deep commitment to public higher education,鈥� said Bill Grimwood, chair of the Board of Governors and chair of the search committee. 鈥淗e or she will understand the current higher education landscape, and put 大象传媒 in a position to succeed in that landscape. 大象传媒 is poised to do great things, and I鈥檓 confident that we will attract a lot of worthy candidates.鈥�

The president serves as 大象传媒鈥檚 chief executive and administrative officer, shaping the University鈥檚 vision, setting its strategic direction and advancing the institution鈥檚 mission and long-term success.

The Board of Governors also announced membership of a search committee composed of board members, faculty, staff, students and community members:

• Chair: Bill Grimwood, MWSU Board of Governors and Chief Information Officer, Hillyard Companies
• Todd Michalski 鈥�92, MWSU Board of Governors and Senior Vice President-Sales and Marketing, Gray Manufacturing
• Lisa Norton, MWSU Board of Governors and CEO, BioZyme Incorporated
• Natalie Hawn 鈥�00, President & CEO, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Kelly Henry, Professor and Department Chair, Psychology
• Kathy Kelly, Past President of Staff Association and Administrative Coordinator, College of Business and Professional Studies
• Jana Laipple, Assistant Vice President of Finance and Administration
• Unyque Mallett, Student Government Association Vice President
• Monty Smith, President of Faculty Senate, Professor of Criminal Justice and Graduate Program Director
• Mike Poore, CEO of Mosaic Life Care
• Zack Workman 鈥�74, retired business owner and President, 大象传媒 Gold Coat Club

Information about the search can be found on 大象传媒鈥檚 Presidential Search website.

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy announced her retirement May 1 after six years at 大象传媒, including five years as president. Patt Lilly is serving as interim president until the next president takes office.

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May 22, 2026鈥揟he Center for Military and Veterans Services at 大象传媒 will be well represented during St. Joseph鈥檚 Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Civic Center Park next to City Hall. The event honors and remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Gabbie Falletta, U.S. Army veteran and director of the Center for Military and Veterans Services, will be speaking during the wreath ceremony. 大象传媒 student Kevin Wagers, U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran and management major from St. Joseph, will place the wreath.

Faculty, staff, students, veterans, military families and community members are encouraged to attend in support of Memorial Day remembrance and to recognize the sacrifices made by our nation鈥檚 service members.

大象传媒 will be closed May 25 in observance of the holiday.

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May 14, 2026鈥揟he Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淔ractals鈥� and 鈥淣anocam鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

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A spectacular show that gives viewers a tour of the fractals in nature, endlessly repeating patterns made from simple algebraic equations. While these fractal zooms are mathematical abstractions, audiences are always amazed to recognize that patterns of nature 鈥� shapes such as trees, lightning, coastlines, insects, bacteria, seashells and more 鈥� can all be found within a fractal zoom. Each fractal tells the story of the processes that created it.

“Nanocam”

A fascinating journey exploring life forms that are invisible to the human eye and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in. This show explores the kingdoms of bacteria, protists and their stunning mechanism of motility, the amazing structure of fungi, the specializations of plants and incredible complexity of the animal kingdom, seen through an electron microscope 鈥� a breathtaking trip into the five kingdoms of living things. This unique program, based on a scientific approach and featuring images that have never been seen before, offers another dimension of reality, a reality that is measured in micrometers.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets are not sold at the door, so they must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

May 13, 2026鈥揟he Small Business Development Center at 大象传媒 will present a workshop titled Trademark Basics at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at The Launch Pad, 801 Felix Street in Downtown St. Joseph. The workshop is free.

The workshop presented by SBDC and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is designed to help small business owners learn the basics of filing for a trademark to protect their ideas, brand and creations before problems arise.

Participants may register in advance at . For more information, contact Shelbie Wigington, SBDC business advisor, at swigington@missouriwestern.edu.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .