Acting as a safe community space for LGBTQ students at Northwest for more than four years, Helping Everyone Regardless of Orientation has decided to branch out in its mission and create a not-yet-named subgroup to focus on activism. Read more
Gary Zhao, a software program specialist at Northwest, led a gradebook training session for faculty to attend and learn about new features offered in Northwest Online (Canvas) Sept. 17 in B.D. Owens Library. This is the second gradebook training session held this semester. Read more
As the flurries stuck to her hair and dusted the tops of illuminated jack-o-lanterns sitting on front porch steps, then freshman Kayla Cornett realized just how far away from her home she was. Read more
Previously glazed eyes and slouching postures perked up in a moment, some in interest, some in confusion and some in alarm, as Director of the Missouri State Public Defenders Michael Barrett laid out his warning for the state of the constitution in the United States. Read more
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A crowd stood in a rough circle - hands clenched together, heads bowed - outside of the courthouse minutes before Northwest senior Kylan Harrell accepted a guilty plea agreement to resisting arrest. Read more
A Northwest student participated in a prestigious chemistry research internship at the University of Kansas, having been selected from a list of worldwide applicants looking to implement knowledge and skills to specific studies. Read more
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A loud “ping” resonated from her pocket, and fear filled a void her thirst for knowledge used to inhabit. She knew it wasn’t her friend texting again about the new homework assignment. Looking down at her phone, her eyes moved slowly across piercing words, and suddenly her fear morphed into … Read more
Northwest students have created two nonpartisan political groups on campus in the last three years, but they are only kept alive by one student. Read more
Overcast skies and intermittent drizzles of rain could not dampen the spirits of the newly recruited and current sorority members on Bid Day. Read more
With the launch of its new strategic plan, the Northwest Leadership Team has undergone personnel changes and a shift in focus for the next 10 years. Read more
Wellness Services organized and held an interactive RESPOND training Sept. 4 for Northwest faculty and staff to learn about mental health and suicide as it affects college campuses. Read more
Members of the National Panhellenic Council at Northwest hosted their annual NPHC Forum Aug. 29. Read more
Amidst top-40 radio hits blasting through the speakers and freshmen hunting for free swag, a friendly rivalry brewed between the two major political student organizations on campus: College Democrats and College Republicans. Read more
A new farmhouse sits atop a grassy hill on Northwest’s R.T. Wright Farm, where the community celebrated its completion with a ribbon cutting and detailed tour of the farm manager’s countryside home. Read more
She laid in her extra-long twin-sized bed on the sixth floor of Millikan Hall thinking about how she didn’t just not want to get out of bed that morning, but didn’t want to wake up at all. Read more
Maryville’s Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America chapter discussed gun violence and current gun legislation in Missouri and across the United States with a guest speaker Aug. 26. Read more
A fast-talker from Mississippi introduced himself simply as “Dr. O,” the University’s candidate for the new associate provost of diversity and inclusion, made his first impressions on students and employees Aug. 26. Read more
A Northwest student hosted and organized a blood drive Aug. 23 on the third floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union. Read more
After complications with the new automatic grade pull process from Northwest Online to CatPaws last school year, the University is switching to a blend of the old system and the new system. This fall, the University announced that mid-semester grades will be automatically pulled, but final g… Read more
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Mel Tjeerdsma’s appointment to the Northwest Board of Regents Aug. 16. Read more
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Northwest Campus Dining and Aramark corrected several priority violations in its last food establishment inspection, in which the Nodaway County Health Center observed nine counts of infringement requiring immediate action. Read more
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Northwest’s Board of Regents approved naming University Police Chief Clarence Green the vice president of culture for the University. Read more
A sexual assault was reported to the University Police Department Aug. 20. The assault is reported to have occurred between 9 and 10 p.m. Aug. 16 in Forest Village Apartments. Read more
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A Maryville, Missouri, man was arrested by Maryville Public Safety Aug. 8, three days after the agency requested public assistance identifying and locating the man via Maryville Public Safety’s Facebook page. Read more
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Northwest’s Board of Regents approved naming University Police Chief Clarence Green the vice president of culture. Read more
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A mass media instructor has been absent from teaching classes since April 10. Read more
In spite of the warm breeze from the open window beckoning one student to enjoy the good weather in the final hours before the sun goes down on a Friday night, they sit in the quiet of their home, shaking even though the air conditioning isn’t on. Read more
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host the third Celebration of Success ceremony for multicultural graduates at 6:30 p.m. May 3 in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom. Read more
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Northwest Residential and Auxiliary Services announced April 16 it would be opening Millikan Hall for students displaced during finals week. Read more
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Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. At the Northwest Beekeeping Club Ribbon Cutting ceremony April 22, a handful of students and staff gathered to release bees on campus. As more than 24,000 bees were relocated from their shipment packages and into hives, the sound of bees flying around became background nois… Read more
Family and friends awaited the arrival of the new members of the Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. April 12 at Wabash Park. Read more
The Northwest Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is working to redefine its mission and purpose to be more inclusive. Read more
As students with hoodies pulled low over their eyes and coffees in hand file into a computer science lab at 8 a.m. and begin logging in, their professor enters with spirits high, opening his lesson with a pun about pointers; showing a photo of the dogs when talking about an object that store… Read more
Colorful balloons and signs were attached to poles around campus as the Behavioral Science Association hosted the first I Will Listen 5K. Read more
The communications senior capstone class brings awareness to unknown local business. Read more
Northwest created a new website for the University, aiming to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing. Read more
A sexual assault was reported April 15. The University Police Department gathers that the sexual assault happened Jan. 12 inside Tower Suites after a party. Read more
Northwest’s University Police Department trains tirelessly to prepare for possible armed intruder situations. Read more
On a sunny spring afternoon, baseball enthusiasts and Northwest students enjoyed ‘20s swinging jazz as history hit one out of the park. Read more
The number of well-being checks, requests for Northwest’s University Police Department to check on a student, have increased this year in comparison to last. Read more
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The election results of the 97th Student Senate Executive Board were announced at the April 9 meeting. Read more
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The use tax was unofficially approved by voters April 2. The tax will place a 2.375% sales tax on any online out-of-state purchases. The tax originally appeared on the November ballot and was rejected by voters. Read more
Northwest is in the middle of class registration for summer and fall courses, causing many students to turn to RateMyProfessors.com. Read more
The Horticulture Club is assisting the Maryville Mosaic Life Care Center by helping implement a Healing Garden for cancer patients. Read more
Northwest students from both in and out of state are still feeling the effects of winter after historic flooding hit the midwest. In the aftermath many have stepped up to help those in need from donations, to rescue work and even offering shelter to displaced families. Read more
Northwest is waiving spring break housing fees for students whose house and travel routes are affected by flooding. Read more
A Northwest student participated in a prestigious chemistry research internship at the University of Kansas, having been selected from a list of worldwide applicants looking to implement knowledge and skills to specific studies.
A loud “ping” resonated from her pocket, and fear filled a void her thirst for knowledge used to inhabit. She knew it wasn’t her friend texting again about the new homework assignment. Looking down at her phone, her eyes moved slowly across piercing words, and suddenly her fear morphed into …
Northwest students have created two nonpartisan political groups on campus in the last three years, but they are only kept alive by one student.
Overcast skies and intermittent drizzles of rain could not dampen the spirits of the newly recruited and current sorority members on Bid Day.
With the launch of its new strategic plan, the Northwest Leadership Team has undergone personnel changes and a shift in focus for the next 10 years.
Wellness Services organized and held an interactive RESPOND training Sept. 4 for Northwest faculty and staff to learn about mental health and suicide as it affects college campuses.
Members of the National Panhellenic Council at Northwest hosted their annual NPHC Forum Aug. 29.
Amidst top-40 radio hits blasting through the speakers and freshmen hunting for free swag, a friendly rivalry brewed between the two major political student organizations on campus: College Democrats and College Republicans.
A new farmhouse sits atop a grassy hill on Northwest’s R.T. Wright Farm, where the community celebrated its completion with a ribbon cutting and detailed tour of the farm manager’s countryside home.
She laid in her extra-long twin-sized bed on the sixth floor of Millikan Hall thinking about how she didn’t just not want to get out of bed that morning, but didn’t want to wake up at all.