Northwest

Football, winter weather, and the upcoming legislative session were topics of discussion at a Dec. 18, 2025, meeting of Northwest Missouri State University President Lance Tatum and Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, who visited the Northwest campus before the state's 2026 legislative session, which begins on Jan. 7.

Northwest Missouri State University is seeing growth in a key segment of its student population despite an overall enrollment decline, as colleges nationwide continue to face increased competition for students.

The Northwest Board of Regents approved to amend the Alcohol of University Property Policy to allow alcohol to be sold at athletic events on campus, during its meeting Dec. 11.