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Student tying classroom knowledge to real-world dietetics experience
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (531+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " April When the COVID-19 pandemic altered her plan of becoming a nurse, Jillian Finney stayed local and enrolled in Northwest Missouri State University's master's in dietetics program. The Cainsville, Missouri, resident attended community college with the…...
Former first lady Sue Owens dies at age 90
1+ week, 5+ day ago (279+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " April Northwest Missouri State University has learned that Sue Wright Owens, an alumna who went on to be a first lady at the institution, has died. Owens passed away on April 4 at her home, surrounded by…...
Student Senate sponsoring annual spring blood drive April 14-15
1+ week, 6+ day ago (270+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " April Northwest Missouri State University's Student Senate will sponsor its annual spring blood drive April 14-15 in collaboration with the Community Blood Center. Northwest students, employees and community members are invited to donate blood between 11 a. m. and 4: 30 p. m. both…...
Annual Celebration of Scholars showcases student research, creativity
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (931+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " April A buzz of conversation filled the J. W. Jones Student Union's third floor on April 1 at Northwest Missouri State University, where students shared their research, performance art and creativity during the annual Celebration of Scholars. This year's…...
Wood elected to national board for presidential assistants
3+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " March Jacob Wood, the chief of staff at Northwest Missouri State University, recently was elected to join the Board of Directors of the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE). Wood was elected during…...
Annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding impacts of students, employees, organizations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (594+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " March The Northwest Awards and Recognition is a collaborative celebration to recognize excellence exhibited by students, faculty and staff. The event celebrates awards presented by Student Employment, the Graduate Office, the Office of Student Involvement, B. D. Owens…...
Author, legal scholar visiting Northwest for Lemon Lecture
3+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " March Northwest Missouri State University will host Jeffrey Rosen, a legal scholar and law professor, for the University's Distinguished Lecture Series and the annual Lemon Lecture next month. The lecture begins at 7 p. m. Thursday, April 9, in the…...
Northwest to celebrate spring, summer graduates May 1-2
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (377+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " March Northwest Missouri State University will celebrate the achievements of its latest class of graduating students during spring commencement ceremonies in Bearcat Arena. Northwest will host four ceremonies at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. The…...
Alternative Spring Break team travels to Puerto Rico for environmental, community-focused service
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (462+ words) " Media Center " News Releases " 2026 " March Eight Northwest Missouri State University students and two staff members explored Puerto Rico while participating in a service-based experience as an alternative approach to their spring break. Members of the University's Alternative Spring Break (ASB)…...
Research and Mentoring Meet In Natural Sciences (RAMMINS) Seminar Talk - Northwest Missouri State University
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (115+ words) Research and Mentoring Meet In Natural Sciences (RAMMINS) Seminar Talk'Northwest Missouri State University Dr. Mahesh Bashyal, from the School of Agricultural Scienceswill present"Nutrient management of Brassica carinata in a cotton-peanut cropping system in the southeastern United States." All are…...