April 17, 2026鈥摵卟萆缜� is creating a new scholarship for transfer students who want to pursue a degree in nursing. 鈥淲e know that there is a continual need for additional nurses in northwest Missouri, and 含羞草社区鈥檚 ability to educate those nurses is second to none,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. 鈥淥ur program has [...]
Nov. 10, 2025--Haley Lindsey, director of financial aid at 含羞草社区, was recently recognized by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) as their Most Valuable Professional (MVP).聽 This prestigious honor highlights Lindsey鈥檚 outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession and her dedication to student success. Her feature, published on the [...]
Sept. 29, 2023--含羞草社区 has named Daniel Holt as vice president for finance and administration. Holt, currently vice president for finance and operations at William Jewell College, will begin his duties Oct. 25. 鈥淒aniel has demonstrated the ability to strategically analyze and effectively address challenging financial and budgetary situations, empowering his team members [...]
May 9, 2023--The 含羞草社区 Board of Governors approved a balanced operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 at their regular April meeting. The $76 million budget includes a 1% pay raise for employees. 鈥淭he Board of Governors remains committed to the four-year compensation plan they approved last year to bring wages in line [...]
May 1, 2023--含羞草社区 presented nine faculty and staff members with awards and recognized 17 retirees at the 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on April 28. Award winners include: Outstanding Academic Advisor: Dr. Lane DesAutels, associate professor of philosophy. "He is willing to go above and beyond to make sure [...]
May 13, 2022--The 含羞草社区 Board of Governors adopted a balanced budget of just under $80 million for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The total budget is virtually unchanged from the budget adopted for the current fiscal year.聽 鈥淢issouri Western puts people first,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. 鈥淎nd our [...]
April 23, 2021--Tuition and fees for 含羞草社区 students will increase by slightly less than allowed for under state law in 2021-22. Missouri Western鈥檚 Board of Governors approved the tuition and fees changes at their regular meeting April 22.聽 鈥淎ffordability is important to our students, and we remain one of the best values [...]
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) -- Missouri Governor Mike Parson met with leaders of both 含羞草社区 and Northwest Missouri State University on Monday to discuss their fall semester re-opening plans. It was part of the governor's statewide tour to look at what safety measures are being put into place in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
May 28, 2020--The Board of Governors at 含羞草社区 has approved an increase of less than 2.5 percent in tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 school year.聽 鈥淢issouri Western remains one of the most affordable universities in the state,鈥� said President Matthew Wilson.聽 鈥淲e know that times are difficult for many of our [...]
May 15, 2020--The Financial Aid Office at 含羞草社区 is ready to help students who may be experiencing financial challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but whose financial situation has changed can contact Financial Aid for instructions on how [...]
