Finals are rapidly approaching for Missouri Western classes and students are beginning to prepare for them. Spring finals will take place from… READ MORE Studying and stressing: Students prepare for finals

After several semesters spent as a member of the Griffon News, I am sad to say that my time has come to an end, with graduation rapidly approa… READ MORE A goodbye to Griffon Media

Alicia Otto has been the Administrative Coordinator for Alumni Relations and University Advancement for almost 15 years. Otto recently accepte… READ MORE Staff Spotlight: Alumni Relations Alicia Otto

On April 1, the Health, Sport, and Science Program at Missouri Western sponsored an event in Spratt 101 that featured the Director of St. Jose… READ MORE Parks and Recreation presents upcoming projects

On March 15, MO-Rise hosted an immersive career fair in Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western. Students pursuing careers in STEM were given opp… READ MORE Students check out jobs at MO-Rise

Cruz Vanderhorn is a student at Missouri Western majoring in general studies with a minor in Esports management and biology. Vanderhorn works … READ MORE From guard to gaming: Cruz Vanderhorn profile

Missouri Western State Universities Center For Service is offering students on campus the opportunity to give back to the community of Saint J… READ MORE Student opportunities to volunteer

COVID-19 has influenced Missouri Western State University students and staff since it began. Parker Williamson, a Convergent Journalism major,… READ MORE Library in search of COVID testimony's

Missouri Western State University's Grad Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 12-13, in the Leah Spratt Hall Atrium. The event will… READ MORE Students prep for upcoming Grad Fest

The Craig School of Business is currently offering a Microsoft Office Suite Certification training through the Center for Workforce Development. READ MORE Craig School of Business offers Microsoft Office training

On March 1, 2022, at 6 P.M., Student Leaders Latonya Mitchell, Marian Montiel, Andre’ Wiggins Jr. and Jason Holliman launched the first episod… READ MORE Creative Minds podcast opens discussions on mental health

Last semester the University informed the campus about a planned transition of the original Missouri Western and MWSU guest Wi-Fi to the new R… READ MORE Missouri Western Updates Wi-Fi across campus

On Feb. 24, the Board of Governors met to discuss achievements and plans for the University. READ MORE Board of Governors provide university updates

Chelsey Clark has just begun as the new Director of the Center for Military and Veteran Services. Clark has an impressive background with a va… READ MORE Chelsey Clark named Director of Center for Military and Veteran Services

The Center for Academic Support at Missouri Western State University has earned a CRLA Tutor Training certification from the College Reading a… READ MORE Center for Academic Support receives CRLA certification

Missouri Western State University will be holding the MORISE event on March 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Blum Student Union rooms, 2… READ MORE MORISE event preview

On February 18, students and staff of Missouri Western State University all received an email from President Kennedy and her office. The email… READ MORE Campus lifts required mask policy

The Campus Cupboard, a valuable resource for Missouri Western students in need, recently received a microgrant of $3,000 that will create a po… READ MORE The Campus Cupboard hiring soon

As the semester begins to pick up its pace, newly formed and existing clubs at Missouri Western are preparing to start their meetings again fo… READ MORE Club Spotlight: The Psychology Club

Our student ambassadors are off to a busy start in 2022 as they help invite and recruit new students to join Missouri Western for the upcoming… READ MORE A look into the day of a student ambassador

Many students remain unaware of the Traveling Lab, also known as the Griffon Lab, as it became popularly known in the Chemistry and Biology De… READ MORE The new and improved Traveling Lab

Dr. Aaron Grant has only been a part of the university for four years, but he has already impacted students and staff. READ MORE Professor profile: Musician Aaron Grant

The Missouri Western State University Student Government Association, Dean of Students Office and Counseling Center will be hosting an in-pers… READ MORE Mental health first aid training

Welcome back, students and faculty, my name is Arianne Boma, and I am the Photo Director for Griffon Media and Editor-in-Chief for The Griffon… READ MORE Get to know the Griffon Yearbook

The Center for Academic Support (CAS) is open and prepared to assist students with academics. READ MORE The Center for Academic Support Opens Its Doors for Students

On Tuesday, December 6, Dr. Laura K Reynolds accepted Missouri Western State University’s offer to become the next Provost and Vice president … READ MORE Missouri Western names Laura Reynolds Provost

Looking for something to do on campus? Want to stay healthy and get in the gym? Missouri Western State University Recreation Services is the p… READ MORE Rocking out with Recreational Services

Nathan Scott has been a prominent figure on Missouri Western’s campus since he began attending the university in 2018. During his sophomore ye… READ MORE President Profile: SGA's Nathan Scott

Coming here straight out of grad school and during an economic crisis professor Brian Bucklein came to teach during the 2010-2011 school year.… READ MORE The professor of the stars: Brian Bucklein

On November 19, Missouri Western State University hosted the St. Joseph’s Chambers of Commerce 2021 Economic Summit. The event was held in the… READ MORE Missouri Western hosts 2021 Economic Summit

Esports at Missouri Western has been extremely successful this fall semester. Practice makes perfect and the League of Legends and Overwatch t… READ MORE Esports strongest semester so far

As the semester continues, many different organizations are accepting and inducting new members. One of those organizations happens to be Miss… READ MORE President Kennedy joins Alpha Chi

In September of 2020, Missouri Western gathered a team of representatives from each college, the administration, the graduate school, and the … READ MORE MAP your way to success

Here at Missouri Western, one of the priorities is providing quality education for students within and outside the state of Missouri. One of t… READ MORE How to be an honors students

Missouri Western’s Department of Biology is hosting a Geography Awareness Week from Friday, November 12 to Saturday, November 20. Throughout t… READ MORE Geography Awareness Week

Recently released app, LabFind, allows students to find open computers and computer labs available on their college campuses. The app uses the… READ MORE LabFind: Finding the right computer for you

When it comes to the spooky season, there is nothing like a dimly lit room and whispers of vampires to kick off the Halloween weekend. Are vam… READ MORE Count down to Count Dracula

Missouri Western’s Board of Governors held their second meeting of the semester earlier today discussing a multitude of topics from new progra… READ MORE Board of Governors give semester summary

Phi Beta Lambda is the collegiate level of the organization Future Business Leaders of America. By joining PBL, students can gain a general un… READ MORE Phi Beta Lambda attends conference at Worlds of Fun Haunt

Angela Haas is an associate professor at Missouri Western State University. Haas specializes in European History and spends her time conductin… READ MORE Professor Profile: Dr. Angela Haas

This upcoming Friday, October 29, Missouri Westerns Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), is hosting their inaugural Halloween Fun Run. Stu… READ MORE ROTC plans Halloween Fun Run

Four short days ago, Missouri Western State University announced for the first time in over a year masks are no longer required to be worn on campus. READ MORE Missouri Western drops mask mandate

On Oct. 11, 2021, the Student Government Association met at 6 P.M. in Blum Union to discuss a few new organizations that have requested bills … READ MORE SGA: New organizations and new staff

Popplewell room 205 was filled with many interested students on Friday, Oct. 15, eager to learn more about American Muslim origins in St. Jose… READ MORE Gold Friday presents Muslim Americans: identity, destiny and growth

Central High School recently announced that they will be beginning an esports program, with MWSU alumni Jacob Olson as their head coach. Weste… READ MORE Griffon Esports partners with new Central eSports Team

During the week of Oct. 4, 2021, Missouri Westerns Center for Academic Support (CAS) celebrates National Tutoring Week. The CAS recognizes the… READ MORE Celebrate National Tutoring Week

With 72 clubs to choose from, Missouri Western always has something to do, and if you're into films, this is the club for you. READ MORE Lights, Camera, Action: Spotlight on the Griffon Film Society

This month for many marks the spooky month of Halloween, but October also marks a much more important event, Disability Employment Awareness m… READ MORE Disability Employment Awareness month

Dr. Madeline Rislow is a woman of many titles including the Assistant Chair for Missouri Western’s School of Fine Arts, an associate professor… READ MORE The history of MWSU's art history director

On Monday, Sep. 27, the Student Government Association drew up two new bills in hopes to appoint two new members to its ranks. Following a pre… READ MORE SGA raising recruiting efforts