Northwest Missouri State University News

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.

The Northwest Foundation reported a strong year of philanthropy in fiscal year 2025, announcing $6.4 million in total giving to Northwest Missouri State University.

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.

From the effects of radiation poisoning to hiding something from your parents, written stories can range from a variety of different topics. The Visiting Writers Series shows just how different stories can be. The most recent Visiting Writer Series Nov. 13 welcomed Jennifer Murvin, a graphic essay writer and associate professor of Creative Writing at Missouri State University, and Michael Czyzniejewski, head of the Creative Writing program and professor at Missouri State, and a flash fiction writer. At the event, the two writers read a short piece of each of their works.

Winter Weather Awareness Week in Missouri concludes today, and Northwest Missouri State University is reminding residents to prepare for the season’s harsh conditions.

Governor Michael Kehoe appointed Leisha Barry to serve on the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents on Oct. 20, filling a seat left vacant by Roxanna Swaney.

Northwest Missouri State University theater students will present They Promised Her the Moon Oct. 9–12 in the Studio Theater at the Ron Houston Performing Arts Center.

Northwest Missouri State University will host the Fall Ploghoft Diversity Lecture this evening in the Student Union Ballroom.

Northwest Missouri State University’s Concert Band will present its first concert of the fall semester at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.

Northwest Missouri State University has released its fall census numbers as it focuses on enrollment growth and sustainability.