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Jul 07, 2021

´óÏó´«Ã½ Western names Spring 2021 Dean’s List

2021-07-27T14:07:53-05:00

´óÏó´«Ã½ named 521 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring semester of 2021. Students who carried 12 hours or more for graded credit and earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better qualify for the honor. Honor roll members are listed below by home state, hometown and name. Arizona [...]

´óÏó´«Ã½ Western names Spring 2021 Dean’s List2021-07-27T14:07:53-05:00
Jul 07, 2021

Looney accepts new position at North Alabama; search for successor underway

2021-07-26T09:00:21-05:00

July 26, 2021--Dr. Josh Looney, vice president of intercollegiate athletics at ´óÏó´«Ã½, has accepted the position of director of athletics at University of North Alabama, an NCAA Division I school in Florence, Alabama, and will begin his tenure there as of September 1, 2021. “I am extremely grateful to Josh for all [...]

Looney accepts new position at North Alabama; search for successor underway2021-07-26T09:00:21-05:00
Jul 07, 2021

Griffon Esports joins Peach Belt Conference as associate member 

2021-07-15T11:55:10-05:00

July 15, 2021--AUGUSTA, GA – The Peach Belt Conference and commissioner David Brunk are pleased to announce that ´óÏó´«Ã½ will join the league as an associate member in esports and participate in the upcoming fall 2021 Overwatch season. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western will become the eighth associate member for esports. “We are excited [...]

Griffon Esports joins Peach Belt Conference as associate member 2021-07-15T11:55:10-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

Craig School of Business student earns national honor

2021-06-30T17:46:57-05:00

Madi Taylor June 30, 2021--A student in the Craig School of Business at ´óÏó´«Ã½ was recently honored for her public speaking skills during the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. Madi Taylor, a sophomore finance major from Brookfield, ´óÏó´«Ã½, earned fifth place in the Collegiate Division [...]

Craig School of Business student earns national honor2021-06-30T17:46:57-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification

2021-06-30T09:06:49-05:00

June 30, 2021--A new master’s degree beginning this fall at ´óÏó´«Ã½ will address the region’s teacher shortage. Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary (M.A.T.) will be certified to teach a secondary school subject in ´óÏó´«Ã½. “The Master of Arts in Teaching provides a great opportunity for college graduates [...]

New graduate degree offers quicker path to teacher certification2021-06-30T09:06:49-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

Entrepreneurship Week activities include Capstone Luncheon with Joe Gray

2021-06-25T12:23:11-05:00

June 25, 2021--The Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship will host Entrepreneurship Week, a series of workshops and events July 12-16 at ´óÏó´«Ã½. The weeklong program is designed for local business professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, college students, and those curious about the skills needed to run a small [...]

Entrepreneurship Week activities include Capstone Luncheon with Joe Gray2021-06-25T12:23:11-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

Harris named Science and Health dean

2021-06-25T11:29:50-05:00

Dr. Crystal Harris June 25, 2021--Dr. Crystal Harris has been named dean of the College of Science and Health at ´óÏó´«Ã½ effective July 1. Dr. Harris has served as interim dean since the college was created one year ago. “Dr. Harris has served ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western with distinction for more than [...]

Harris named Science and Health dean2021-06-25T11:29:50-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

2021 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care returning to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western

2021-06-23T12:15:05-05:00

June 23, 2021--After a temporary relocation to Kansas City for the club’s 2020 training camp due to NFL COVID-19 protocols, the Kansas City Chiefs have announced that Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care will return to the campus of ´óÏó´«Ã½ in St. Joseph, ´óÏó´«Ã½, in July and will once again [...]

2021 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care returning to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western2021-06-23T12:15:05-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

Manganaro named interim provost

2021-06-21T14:26:08-05:00

Dr. Marc Manganaro June 21, 2021--Dr. Marc Manganaro has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at ´óÏó´«Ã½. He succeeds Dr. Douglas Davenport, who has announced his retirement effective June 30 after six years at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western. “Dr. Manganaro has the right combination of academic and administrative [...]

Manganaro named interim provost2021-06-21T14:26:08-05:00
Jun 06, 2021

Griffon Esports Youth Camp teaches life skills

2021-06-11T15:50:38-05:00

June 14, 2021--After a successful first year of varsity competition, the Griffon Esports program at ´óÏó´«Ã½ will hold its first youth camp for middle and high school students July 5-9. Pre-registration is required. Parents or guardians can register their children at missouriwestern.edu/esports.  “Our goal with the Griffon Esports Youth Camp is to [...]

Griffon Esports Youth Camp teaches life skills2021-06-11T15:50:38-05:00