SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us

    Archive:
    News and Articles on Northwest Missouri State University

    Latest News: Northwest Missouri State University

    AEL Center offers GED  Jan 31, 2008
    The Adult Education and Literacy Center, located in the Thompson-Ringold Building on the Northwest Missouri State University campus offers free classes in literacy, English as a second language improvement and general education development preparation. "We want adults in our community to know this is a free service available to them," AEL/GED Director Linda Stephens said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Carlson Executive Joins Blue Cross Board of Trustees  Jan 23, 2008
    Porter is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and a longtime resident of the Minnesota community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, with headquarters in the St. Paul suburb of Eagan, was chartered in 1933 as Minnesota's first health plan and continues to carry out its charter mission today: to promote a wider, more economical and timely availability of health services for the people of Minnesota. (PR Newswire)

    Regents to consider retail development near campus  Jan 22, 2008
    Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents will be asked Friday to consider the feasibility of an urban-style, mixed-use village that could be developed in conjunction with the Northwest Foundation near the campus. The development would provide space for retail stores, restaurants and offices to complement a mix of single-family housing, townhouses and loft-style condominiums. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Campus organization working toward educating the public about animal needs  Jan 18, 2008
    Over the past several months one Northwest Missouri State University organization has been doing their part to educate people about animal advocacy. One of the major areas of concentration within the Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness (NWAAA) group is their feral (wild) cat program. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Area students to celebrate MLK Day at Northwest  Jan 17, 2008
    Northwest Missouri State University will host a Day of Civic Engagement on Monday, Jan. 21, the observed birthday of civil rights giant Martin Luther King Jr.. The event is being sponsored by the Northwest's Minority Affairs and Office of Volunteerism and Service Learning. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Bearcat bands make a big bang in London  Jan 17, 2008
    -Courtesy Photo Over the holidays, members of the Bearcat Marching Band, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble at Northwest Missouri State University went to London to perform in the New Years Day Parade London 2008 ... Members of Northwest Missouri State University's Bearcat Marching Band, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble spent their New Year's Day marching past the Houses of Parliament and the Piccadilly Circus in London. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    City Council approves capital improvement tax for April ballot  Jan 16, 2008
    Northwest Missouri State University will accept the tree debris, which is estimated to be approximately 50,000 cubic yards. The contractor, who the city will eventually go out to bid for, will be picking up the debris from neighborhood curbs and transporting them to the collection site at Donaldson Westside Sports Complex. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Saving lives one pint of blood at a time  Jan 16, 2008
    This is compared to the just over 2,000 units that were produced in the entire northwest Missouri from drives at the Eagles Lodge, Deluxe, Maryville High School, Maryville Treatment Center, Energizer, Northwest Missouri State University, Ravenwood, Mo. and Hopkins, Mo. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Surplus property sale set for Jan. 29  Jan 15, 2008
    Northwest Missouri State University will hold a surplus property sale beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Materials Distribution Center at West 16th Street and College Park Drive in Maryville. Prospective bidders may inspect items for sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Monthly discussion brings families closer  Jan 11, 2008
    The Nodaway County Health Center and Wesley Center will be hosting an Evening of Conversation forum on Thursday at the Wesley Center at 7 p.m. Dr. Jerry Wilmes, director of health at Northwest Missouri State University, will be the featured speaker. That night's discussion will focus on "Friends, helping friends.". (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Northwest art faculty to display recent work  Jan 11, 2008
    All members of the Northwest Missouri State University art studio faculty will display various works of art. "The best thing about this show is the variety," associate professor of art Craig Warner said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Water partnership makes plans  Jan 11, 2008
    Since then, county representatives, the Department of Natural Resources, Northwest Missouri State University, the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments and many others with expertise in the water development field have met on a regular basis to continue plans for Sketch No. 7. For more information about the Water Partnership for Northwest Missouri and to follow them in future developments, go to. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

     Adams, Neldon announce engagement  Jan 10, 2008
    She received a masters degree in physical education from Northwest Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed as an athletic trainer and teacher for Liberty High School in Liberty, Mo. (Truman Democrat, AR)

    Northeast Missouri All-District band to perform here Saturday  Jan 10, 2008
    Guest conductors are Carl Kling, director of bands at Northwest Missouri State University and Larry Bennett from Central Methodist University. The public is invited to attend. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)

    Lions Club sponsors week-long camp for visually impaired children  Jan 8, 2008
    All 46 of the Lions Clubs in District 26-F, including Maryville Host Lions Club and Maryville Pride Lions Club, sponsor the Annual District 27-F Basketball Classic at Northwest Missouri State University the second weekend in June. A portion of the proceeds goes towards the Lake Viking Kids Kamp. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Panther wrestling headlines busy 2007  Jan 1, 2008
    Billy Baudler of Nodaway Valley and Dane Wardenburg of Creston are on Northwest Missouri State University s football team appearing in a third straight national championship game, losing to Valdosta State (Ga. . (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    Campus storm cleanup may continue into January  Dec 28, 2007
    The trimming and felling of dozens of trees on the Northwest Missouri State University campus damaged in one of the worst ice storms to hit the Midwest in decades continues apace and may last into the new year. Northwest Associate Director of Environmental Services Lezlee Johnson said the top priority is still clearing hanging limbs and other debris that constitute safety hazards. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Bearcat football home games boost local economy  Dec 27, 2007
    There are a lot of diehard Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat football fans in town. You can spot them by the distinctive Bearcat Paw stickers they have posted in the windows of their vehicles; the entire wardrobe of Bearcat T-shirts they own; or by the large "B-E-A-R-C-A-T-S" letters painted in green and white across their bare chests at football games. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Hartley joins staff at Daily Forum  Dec 21, 2007
    So when Hartley came to Northwest Missouri State University, picking a major wasn't very difficult. Reading Shakespeare and writing science fiction weren't really her cup of tea, so she opted for a degree in journalism. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Serving Christmas dinner  Dec 20, 2007
    While businesses like Hy-Vee and Wal-Mart have donated supplies to the event, ARAMARK dining on the Northwest Missouri State University campus has donated hams and pies to the event using leftover money from several students' campus dining money. With a menu of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, hot rolls, pies, coffee and water, McGinness said that anyone is welcome to attend or help with the dinner. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Valdosta Blazers national champs  Dec 19, 2007
    The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. to win their second NCAA Division II national football championship in school history. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    Sister institution, Red Cross help Bearcat fans  Dec 18, 2007
    Bearcat fans eagerly left the Northwest Missouri State University ice-caked campus last Friday to enjoy the warmer climate in Florence, Ala. where the football team played in the Division II National Championship. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Community clears debris  Dec 18, 2007
    City Manager Matt LeCerf said people are still welcome to dispose of their tree debris at the above locations, but the city would recommend that residents use the alternate drop-off site at Donaldson Westside Park, which has been organized by Northwest Missouri State University. Eventually, LeCerf said, the city will take the debris from the three city park drop-off sites to the one at Donaldson Westside Park. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    NSA losing head of school  Dec 18, 2007
    This fall, Minka accepted a scholarship to play volleyball at Northwest Missouri State University in August of 2008. In a letter sent to NSA parents, Foster explained that he and his wife have been away from family for a combined 35 years. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    Blackface costumes trigger punishment at Northwest  Dec 17, 2007
    (AP) Fraternity monitors at Northwest Missouri State University have punished two chapters whose members appeared at Halloween parties in blackface. Two white males appeared in costume at separate parties, and photographs of the incidents made their way around campus. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Regents approve new rates, growth plan  Dec 17, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University s Board of Regents met Friday, Dec. 14, and approved a variety of staff proposals, including a new room-and-board fee schedule for the 2008- 09 school year. Ray Courter, vice president for finance and support services, told the board that a number of factors had combined to make a rate increase necessary, including an approximate 2. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    More than 250 graduate from NWMSU  Dec 17, 2007
    Winter commencement ceremonies at Northwest Missouri State University took place at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in Bearcat Arena. About 200 students from Northwest's three colleges received bachelor's degrees. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Schools to host college Financial Aid Nights  Dec 17, 2007
    Professionals from Northwest Missouri State University's Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance will visit area high schools during a series of Financial Aid Night workshops scheduled in December and January ... Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid Night schedule. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Division II National Championship  Dec 15, 2007
    On Saturday, the former Cyclone trio hope to add championship rings as collegians when Northwest Missouri State University tangles with Valdosta State (Georgia) in the NCAA Division II national title game inside Florence, Ala. s Braly Municipal Stadium. (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    Services held for former HCHS coach, Dan Hill  Dec 15, 2007
    Hill, a 1959 graduate of Story City, received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University. He coached and taught for more than 30 years at Corning, A-D-M and Harlan Community. (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    City continues to recover, more than 5,000 Aquila customers without power  Dec 14, 2007
    Community members looking for a place to drop off tree debris can do so at the following locations: Northwest Missouri State University property south of Donaldson Westside Park, Judah Park, Sisson-Eek Park and Beal Park (Aquatic Center location. . (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    A message from the Maryville City Manager  Dec 14, 2007
    Residents are encouraged to take storm debris directly to one of four collection locations around the city, including Northwest Missouri State University property south of Donaldson Westside Park, Judah Park, Sisson-Eek Park, or Beal Park (Aquatic Center Location). 2. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    City combating aftermath of ice storm  Dec 13, 2007
    In addition, Northwest Missouri State University has set-up a tree and limb collection site just south of Donaldson Westside Park along Country Club Road. The last severe ice storm to come through Maryville was in 1992, "and this is significantly worse than that," LeCerf said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Merry TubaChristmas  Dec 6, 2007
    Wednesday afternoon the J. W. Jones Student Union at Northwest Missouri State University was filled with more than just the hustle and bustle of students and faculty grabbing a quick lunch between classes. The usual din of lunch-hour sounds was overpowered by the deep, melodic sounds of 36 tubas and euphoniums (a smaller, tenor version of a tuba) being played by tubists who had gathered for the fist Merry TubaChristmas event on campus. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Tourin' Bearcats cruisin' through the Caribbean  Dec 5, 2007
    When people think of Northwest Missouri State University, white beaches and deep blue seas are not the first things that come to mind; but this summer, Northwest alumni and friends are invited on a week-long cruise through the Caribbean as part of the "Tourin' Bearcats," the travel program for the college ... Checks should be made out to Cotter Travel and mailed to Northwest Missouri State University, Alumni House, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO, 64468. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Presidents back “Preparing to Care” initiative  Dec 4, 2007
    Dr. Gordon H. Lamb, interim president of the University of Missouri, and Dr. Dean L. Hubbard, president of Northwest Missouri State University, spoke on the Northwest campus Monday during a University Unity Tour event designed to promote a statewide health-care education initiative known as Preparing to Care. This is the second consecutive year the leaders of the UM System and Northwest have made a joint public presentation at Northwest to discuss goals held in common by Missouri s public... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    NWMSU sorority raises money for Special Olympics awareness  Dec 4, 2007
    Whether it's handing out pancakes and juice at a breakfast, timing participants in a track meet or simply spending time with members of Special Olympics, one Northwest Missouri State University sorority constantly strives to make a difference in the lives of the mentally handicapped. A major part of being in a fraternity or sorority is taking part in philanthropic projects. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    UM president bringing Unity Tour to Northwest  Dec 3, 2007
    Dr. Gordon H. Lamb, interim president of the University of Missouri, and Dr. Dean L. Hubbard, president of Northwest Missouri State University, will co-host a University Unity Tour event at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom on the Northwest campus. This is the second consecutive year the leaders of both institutions have made a joint public presentation at Northwest to discuss goals held in common by Missouri s public colleges and universities. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    We bleed green  Dec 3, 2007
    -MEGAN CRAWFORD/Daily Forum There is a special breed of Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats fans that bleed green, no matter what state they re in. These road-tripping warriors won t let a little thing like a 1,200 mile round trip get in the way of supporting their favorite team, even if they have to drive all the way to Chadron, Neb. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Unsolved homicides  Dec 2, 2007
    One, a student a Northwest Missouri State University, dropped out after her father's death. The 14-year-old is now living with the Bradfields, who have legal custody of her. (The Examiner)

    Man investigated in shots fired incident at Northwest  Nov 30, 2007
    Based upon reports submitted by the Northwest Missouri State University Campus Safety Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two separate criminal prosecutions have been filed. Armon Thompson, 18, Kansas City, has been charged with the class C felony of stealing, alleging that Thompson appropriated a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka from the person of Ron Purnell without his consent and with the purpose to deprive him of it. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Support for the humane society  Nov 28, 2007
    The old water heater at the facility has been broken for a long time, and after becoming discouraged that during their volunteer time at the shelter they couldn't help bathe the animals, the Academy Animal Association (AAA) at Northwest Missouri State University came up with a fundraising idea to purchase the much-needed device ... While the community might not know much about the Missouri Academy of Arts and Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University, they should know that academy... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Love at all ages  Nov 28, 2007
    The Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness group on the Northwest Missouri State University campus is sponsoring the event to match up lonely pets with an owner that is looking for comfort and companionship. "The idea is to offer these hard to place older dogs and cats with senior citizens for a reduced adoption rate," Martinez said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    CSI making a happy holiday for families  Nov 27, 2007
    Sorority and fraternity members on the Northwest Missouri State University campus all do their part by sponsoring a Panhellenic Angel Tree. The St. Gregory's Angel Tree also collects items for families. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Bearcat fan bus available for Chadron State quarterfinals playoff game  Nov 27, 2007
    The Northwest Missouri State University football Bearcats are headed to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals on Saturday, Dec. 1, in Chadron, Neb. where they will face the Chadron State College Eagles. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    EDWARDS, HAYER AMONG LEAGUE’S TOP PROSPECTS  Nov 24, 2007
    OUTFIELDERS - Chris Benham, Brockport (Northwest Missouri State University); Joel Blomberg, Niagara (Lake Sumter Community College); Andrew Damewood, Geneva (University of Texas-Tyler); Brian Majors, Hornell (Emporia State University); Tyler McNeely, Allegany County (Illinois State University); and Mark Stuckless, Webster (Monroe Community College). SARATOGA PHILLIES 6, LITTLE FALLS 2 (July 5). (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)

    Murder in Maryville  Nov 17, 2007
    The last homicide in Maryville occurred in 1995 when a female Northwest Missouri State University student was raped and murdered, and her body was disposed of in the 102 River. Comments. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Briar Cliff women's basketball takes Avila in classic  Nov 17, 2007
    -- Freshmen Carly Hansen and Michelle Determan combined for 51 points, leading Briar Cliff to a 90-72 women's basketball victory over Avila University in the Ryland Milner Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State University here Friday. Hansen, a West Des Moines Valley product and the daughter of former University of Iowa standout Bobby Hansen, fired in a career-high 27 points while Determan, who prepped at Lincoln Pius X, added 24 points. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Taylor seen as more than a coach  Nov 17, 2007
    " Taylor was an all-state basketball player at Allerton-Lineville-Clio and earned his undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University. He spent three years at Anita, and then served a 30-month tour of duty with the U.S. Army before accepting a teaching and coaching position at South Hamilton. "I first met Bill when he came to Anita," said Bud Legg, information director with the Iowa High School Athletic Association and a former teacher and coach at South Hamilton and Ames. "He was... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Maryville author will sign copies of his book this Saturday  Nov 16, 2007
    As director of libraries at Northwest Missouri State University, Robert Frizzell is no stranger to books and the rigors of academic research. So it's not surprising that he decided to research and write his own book, "Independent Immigrants: A Settlement of Hanoverian Germans in Western Missouri," which was recently published by the University of Missouri Press. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Parents, athletes read to Horace Mann students  Nov 15, 2007
    In conjunction with Children's Book Week, Northwest Missouri State University athletes and parents are reading to young students of Horace Mann at 8 a.m. every day this week. Athletes, parents and the students kindergartners through sixth graders have been reading to one another every morning in the halls of the school. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Getting ready to tee off  Nov 15, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat Coach Mel Tjeerdsma addressed the council on behalf of the Bearcat tournament, which provides a substantial portion of the football program's funding throughout the year. Tjeerdsma urged the council to consider the increased revenue the tournaments bring to Maryville, and said that if the Northwest football program would compare itself to other facilities, rates there would need to be raised substantially, too. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Singing karaoke for a local cause  Nov 13, 2007
    Taking the popularity of Wednesday's karaoke night at Carson's and adding a fundraiser to help a local family is what one Northwest Missouri State University group has decided to do with their time. Northwest's American Marketing Association (AMA) has decided to have a fundraising event for the Abrielle Neff Foundation. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Omon makes D-II history  Nov 13, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University senior running back Xavier Omon put his name in the history books Saturday as he became the first player in NCAA history to rush for 1,500 yards in four seasons. Heading into Northwest's game against Missouri Southern, Omon needed 17 yards to achieve the mark. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)

    Northwest’s Yuletide Feaste offers food, music and merry old times  Nov 9, 2007
    Mail ticket requests and checks made out to Northwest Missouri State University to ... Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Eight of ‘Musical Pride’ are also pride of Atlantic ... Atlantic Christmas events start with Grand Lighting ... City moves ahead with Elm Street vacation ... County to submit grant application for childcare center ... City elections held ... Third grade concert ... BirthsIt’s a girl ... Atlantic School Calendar ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, November 08, 2007 Pictured from left are members of the Northwest Missouri State University Marching Band from Atlantic: Samantha Baier, clarinet; Burke Shouse, trumpet; Michael Mikkelson, clarinet; Caleb Gibson, euphonium/baritone; Reed Gibson, tenor saxophone; Joshua Gibson, tuba; Mallory Scarf, horn. Not pictured is Shelby Ferguson, flute.Photo contributed Eight of ‘Musical Pride’ are also pride of Atlantic  Nov 9, 2007
    Pictured from left are members of the Northwest Missouri State University Marching Band from Atlantic: Samantha Baier, clarinet; Burke Shouse, trumpet; Michael Mikkelson, clarinet; Caleb Gibson, euphonium/baritone; Reed Gibson, tenor saxophone; Joshua Gibson, tuba; Mallory Scarf, horn. Not pictured is Shelby Ferguson, flute. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    17 yards from history  Nov 8, 2007
    No matter how it's measured it's all that stands between Northwest Missouri State University senior running back Xavier Omon and history. Omon needs 17 yards to become the first-ever NCAA Division II player to rush for 1,500 yards in four straight seasons. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)

    Northwest Bearcats vs. Horace Mann Kindergartners  Nov 6, 2007
    As several Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat football players walked into Bearcat Stadium Monday afternoon, they were greeted with loud, excited cheers nothing terribly out of the ordinary. When the players took the field and picked up the football, they knew they could make a difference to those in attendance nothing strange there. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    High school choir's prestigious invitation comes with hefty cost  Nov 6, 2007
    The invitation came after retired conductor for Northwest Missouri State University Dr. Rick Weymuth judged the Camdenton High School choir at a performance in Kansas City. Weymuth was so impressed he invited the choir to participate in a 200-voice performance with the Philharmonic. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Blunt praises Northwest’s response to shooting  Nov 5, 2007
    Jefferson City Friday, Gov. Matt Blunt issued the following statement on Co-Chairs of the Campus Security Task Force Mark James, Director of Public Safety and Dr. Robert Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education's after-action report on the early Sunday morning shooting on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University ... The co-chairs reported to me that Northwest Missouri State University had a solid crisis management plan and its implementation roved invaluable ... Overall, I am pleased the... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Student organization raises money to support their four-legged friends  Nov 5, 2007
    Next to having intellectually talented and brightly gifted high-school aged students of mathematics and sciences, the Missouri Academy on the Northwest Missouri State University campus is hoping to reach out to the community in an effort to help with a worthy cause ... While the community might not know much about the Missouri Academy of Arts and Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University, they should know that academy students, like Stolle, are reaching out in an effort to connect with the... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Increased opportunities for Missouri students  Nov 2, 2007
    This month I had the opportunity to visit Northwest Missouri State University to highlight the benefits of the Access Missouri program. Last year at Northwest Missouri State a total of 190 students benefited from state-administered need-based scholarships and across the state 16,400 students received aid. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Sangster is new head coach for varsity Lady Pinto basketball  Nov 1, 2007
    He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pysical Education and a minor in coaching. Sangster then taught P.E. at a K-12 school in Green City for three years. (California Democrat, MO)

    Author to reveal ghostly secrets on Halloween  Oct 31, 2007
    Offutt is a journalism instructor at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville and a newspaper columnist who visited dozens of spirited spots in Missouri. He wrote about 32 of these haunted sites in his book, "Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me State's Most Spirited Spots." The sites include Mark Twain Cave near Hannibal, two sites at Northwest Missouri State University, and Workman's Chapel, a church and cemetery near Maryville. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Homecoming weekend lockdown at college in Maryville ends Sunday  Oct 30, 2007
    (AP) A Northwest Missouri State University spokeswoman said the campus is back to being calm after a shots-fired scare in a parking lot just before midnight Saturday, which was the school's homecoming ... am deeply troubled by this incident on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University, he said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Gov. Blunt directs Campus Security Task Force to review NWMSU shooting  Oct 30, 2007
    JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Matt Blunt today directed Co-Chairs of the Campus Security Task Force Mark James, Director of Public Safety, and Dr. Robert Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education, to provide him with an after-action report on the shooting that took place at Northwest Missouri State University early Sunday morning ... I have asked Director James and Dr. Stein to review the information they received from law enforcement and higher education disciplines about the response to the shooting on... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    ‘Person of interest’ in custody after shooting incident  Oct 30, 2007
    Law enforcement officers continued today their investigation into a shots-fired incident that took place on the Northwest Missouri State University campus shortly before midnight Saturday when a firearm was discharged outside a campus conference and meeting facility. In connection with that investigation, officers arrested a "person of interest" on an active warrant from Lafayette County, according to the Northwest Campus Safety Director Clarence Green. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Northwest rallies for win  Oct 30, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University quarterback Joel Osborn threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Kendall Wright on fourth-and-eight in the final minute to beat Washburn University, 28-27, in front of a homecoming crowd of 8,325 at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Mo. Saturday. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)

    No one injured after shots fired at Missouri college  Oct 29, 2007
    (AP) A Northwest Missouri State University spokeswoman said the campus is back to being calm after a shots-fired scare in a parking lot just before midnight Saturday, which was the school's homecoming. No one was injured, but university relations vice president Mary Ann Lowary said a campus alert system was activated around the time the shots were reported as a precaution until officers could check each of the 13 residence halls and the other buildings on campus. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Shots fired at northwest  Oct 29, 2007
    While most Maryville residents were asleep in their beds Saturday evening, students at Northwest Missouri State University were awakened shortly before midnight by several gunshots ... "I am deeply troubled by this incident on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University," Blunt said in a statement Sunday evening. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Students wake up to gunshots, sirens  Oct 29, 2007
    Residents of southern California have spent the last week returning to homes that have been burned to the ground by a series of wildfires; and, late Saturday night, students at Northwest Missouri State University returned to their residence halls after celebrating the Bearcats' homecoming victory to face a different emergency. Gunshots and a loud klaxon-like alarm system notified Northwest students that there was an active shooter on campus. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Perrin & Hudson officially open with ribbon cutting  Oct 29, 2007
    Phase I: Build apartments on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. Check. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Shots Fired at Mo. College, No Injuries  Oct 29, 2007
    Shots were fired during the night on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University during homecoming weekend but no one was injured, school officials said Sunday. The requested content is restricted to registered users. (Herald Sun)

    Wrong-way driver, 4 killed in crash  Oct 29, 2007
    MISSOURI 2 sought after shots fired on campus MARYVILLE - Shots were fired on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University during homecoming weekend, but no one was injured, school officials said yesterday. No one was arrested. (Boston Globe -- Nation)

    Shots Fired On Campus Puts University Under Lockdown  Oct 29, 2007
    -- The Northwest Missouri State University campus in Maryville, Mo. is on lockdown Sunday. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Revitalization project’s first phase complete;  Oct 26, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University s Jazz Band will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. inside Carson s.. Aleta Hubbard, CCR Task Force Board member and one of the project s chief organizers, said it was exciting to see the project begin and the initial phase completed. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Governor applauds results of needs-based scholarship program  Oct 25, 2007
    Gov. Matt Blunt visited the campus of Northwest Missouri State University to speak about the success of Access Missouri, a needs-based scholarship program which is helping more Missourians receive a college education ... Access Missouri has surpassed its predecessors, the Missouri College Guarantee and Charles Gallagher financial assistance programs in providing scholarships to students at Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Clinical dietician program launched at St. Francis  Oct 25, 2007
    Downing, 24, is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and finished her clinical experience at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. This is Downing s first job and her favorite part of working at St. Francis is getting to know her patients and seeing them smile everyday. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Seniors making the ‘circuit’ to better health  Oct 25, 2007
    Lais Pyfrom helps Dean on a daily basis with her classes and is looking forward to having a similar job when she graduates from Northwest Missouri State University. "I thought about a part-time job of training people, but I never thought of it as a full-time career," Pyfrom said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Big league ties  Oct 25, 2007
    Hawk was a catcher at Indian Hills in 1977 and then transferred to Northwest Missouri State University. We made it to the playoffs and we were ranked all season, but we didn t make it to the Junior College World Series that year, Hawk said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Know your homecoming parade route changes  Oct 24, 2007
    Northwest Missouri State University Homecoming planners have announced a slight route change for the annual parade due to streetscape construction in downtown Maryville. As originally announced, the parade will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, on University Drive in front Roberta Hall and continue south to the main University entrance at Fourth Street before continuing east on Fourth. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Beat of the heart  Oct 22, 2007
    The fourth annual Northwest Powwow brought Native American dancers, musicians and non-natives together as one during the all-day event in Bearcat Arena on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. Barbara Crossland, Chairman of Curriculum and Instruction at Northwest, was responsible for bringing the first powwow to Maryville and hopes to see it come back every year. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Returning Bearcats to head 'Around the World'  Oct 19, 2007
    -Northwest Missouri State University Above: An example of one of Northwest Missouri State University s Homecoming parade floats from 2006. Special to The Daily Forum. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Fall concert will feature violinist and organist  Oct 19, 2007
    Paul Turner studied organ at the University of Missouri at Kansas City and at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He is a graduate of Conception Seminary College. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Northwest alumnus writes book on doomed B-29, ‘Field of Spears’  Oct 18, 2007
    The Nodaway County Historical Society will host a presentation by scholar, author and Northwest Missouri State University alumnus Gregory Hadley at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at the society's museum at First and Walnut in Maryville. A professor of American cultural studies at Niigata University of International and Information Studies in Japan, Hadley is the author of the recently published "Field of Spears: The Last Mission of the Jordan Crew" (Paulownia Press). (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Latest News: Northwest Missouri State University

    Back to Colleges News

[ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ]
©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc.
All rights reserved. Patents pending.



Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009