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After record snowfall and rain storms, the midwest is experiencing historic flooding throughout Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. Read more
After record snowfall and rain storms, the midwest is experiencing historic flooding throughout Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. Read more
Northwest Facilities Services is constantly working to improve and beautify the campus through a number of projects. Read more
Student Senate expanded outreach efforts in response to a lack of student interest in running for the 30 open positions on Student Senate for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
The Behavioral Sciences Association will host the first I Will Listen 5K at 9 a.m. April 13 to raise awareness for mental health issues and support the I Will Listen campaign. Read more
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the University held the Influential Women of Northwest awards ceremony, with special recognition to junior Lonnae Young. Read more
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The Northwest Board of Regents approved a proposal to raise undergraduate tuition and change the graduate tuition model for 2019-20 at its regular meeting March 14 in the J.W. Jones Union Boardroom. Read more
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The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has adopted the first Black Student Union with ideas similar to the former organization Alliance of Black Collegians. Read more
A Bearcat alum and military veteran of 35 years recently returned to campus as the new executive in residence. Read more
Students wearing sweatpants and hoodies sat attentively next to attorneys of law in formal three-piece suits during a hearing of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom March 11. Read more
The sounds of slashes, punches, kicks and shouts from screens sharply juxtapose a dozen players who are mostly quiet, honed in on their games. Every so often, a burst of shouts will erupt in celebration. A handful of spectators sit back and just watch, muttering to each other about strategy,… Read more
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A Northwest student started her own business in Maryville after seeing a need for a food delivery service. Read more
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Northwest President John Jasinski was named one of Ingram Magazine’s 2019 Icons of Education. Read more
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There have been 4,856 parking tickets given out so far this fiscal year, with an average of 11 parking tickets a day. Read more
Northwest students and faculty discussed gun control, prison reform, voter turnout and capital punishment in an open discussion debate hosted by Northwest’s Criminal Justice Club Feb. 26. Read more
Student Senate voted against lowering the co-curricular fee, which provides its budget, during its meeting March 5. Read more
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The University calendar will go into May from this semester on, but the majority of local landlords have their leases ending April 30, leaving students scrambling for solutions. Read more
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host its first Lavender Graduation event to celebrate the success of LGBTQ students. Read more
The Student Activities Council made several changes to Grocery Bingo in order to accommodate nearly 700 participants Feb. 28 in the Student Recreation Center. Read more
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Students from an emerging campus organization visited the capitol to explain the importance of three agricultural bills to Missouri’s senators and state representatives Feb. 27. Read more
A sexual assault reportedly occurred between 1:45 and 8:30 a.m. at Franken Hall Saturday Read more
The Student Senate fees committee decided not to propose any fees concerning raising University minimum wage during its meeting Feb. 18. Read more
Three active projects are in motion at the R.T. Wright Farm as it works to fulfill the University’s Agricultural Science Master Plan. Read more
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In an effort toward energy saving measures and sustainability, the University will be piloting the use of solar technology through solar panels. Read more
The 2019-2020 academic calendar contains many changes including longer breaks, an intersession period and semesters running longer. Read more
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Northwest Alternative Spring Break is set to travel to the Carolinas, helping in relief efforts from Hurricane Florence for its yearly service trip this semester. Read more
Northwest dedicated a new scholarship in honor of a faculty member who died in November. Read more
Student Senate will vote to move funds into its appropriations budget Feb. 26 after it appropriated $4,263 to three organizations during its meeting Feb. 5, around half of its second semester appropriations budget. Read more
Top high school scholars and potential Northwest students competed for the President’s Scholarship Feb. 16. Read more
Editor's note: Due to a clerical error in the University Police's crime logs submitted to the Northwest Missourian, the alleged citation for Kamirah Brown has been adjusted to possession of alcohol. Read more
Northwest celebrates Black History Month every February by hosting various events that educate others on African American culture. Read more
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Jon Todd Rickman, 77, was born June 8, 1941, in Maryville, Missouri, to Clement and Genevieve (Todd) Rickman. He died Feb. 14, 2019, at his home in Maryville. Read more
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Members of the Northwest community packed into the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom Feb. 18. Extra chairs were dragged in and the room was filled to capacity, everyone gathered together to remember junior Lonnae Young, known as Nae by her friends and family. Read more
The Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs has reaccredited the Melvin and Valorie Booth School of Business at Northwest. Read more
Northwest’s Show-Me Gold Program is gaining more and more soldiers. Read more
Helping Everyone Regardless of Orientation attended the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference Feb. 15-17 in Wichita, Kansas. Read more
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Alex Catterson was escorted from the courthouse, officers on either side him, eyes red, hands cuffed in front of him, the sleeves on his tan coat wet from wiping away tears. His family and friends had just exited in front of him, tears rolling down their faces, hugging tightly before exiting… Read more
Northwest announced the death of a student Saturday morning. Read more
Facility Services is working to repair a ductwork system in the Garrett-Strong Science Building after it experienced issues Feb. 10. Read more
Severe winter weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled, leading to a blood unit shortage according to the American Red Cross. Read more
Missouri legislators passed a bill aiming to make it easier for consumers to tell the difference between plant-based meat and real meat. Read more
Embracing gender identity in college is a challenge for all transgender students, but for those who undergo surgery as part of their transition, that process is even more complicated. Read more
Many students struggle to pay for college, Northwest, however, tries to help by offering over 400 scholarships. Read more
Northwest welcomed a new student organization that aims to educate students and raise awareness about bees. Read more
Northwest was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities to participate in its Center for Success program. Read more
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The Office of Human Resources announced Jan. 24 that Northwest student employees’ wages increased to align with the new Missouri minimum wage. Read more
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Northwest Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Juanita Simmons is leaving the University, effective Feb. 4. Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, the University held the Influential Women of Northwest awards ceremony, with special recognition to junior Lonnae Young.
The Northwest Board of Regents approved a proposal to raise undergraduate tuition and change the graduate tuition model for 2019-20 at its regular meeting March 14 in the J.W. Jones Union Boardroom.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has adopted the first Black Student Union with ideas similar to the former organization Alliance of Black Collegians.
A Bearcat alum and military veteran of 35 years recently returned to campus as the new executive in residence.
Students wearing sweatpants and hoodies sat attentively next to attorneys of law in formal three-piece suits during a hearing of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom March 11.
The sounds of slashes, punches, kicks and shouts from screens sharply juxtapose a dozen players who are mostly quiet, honed in on their games. Every so often, a burst of shouts will erupt in celebration. A handful of spectators sit back and just watch, muttering to each other about strategy,…
A Northwest student started her own business in Maryville after seeing a need for a food delivery service.
Northwest President John Jasinski was named one of Ingram Magazine’s 2019 Icons of Education.
There have been 4,856 parking tickets given out so far this fiscal year, with an average of 11 parking tickets a day.
Northwest students and faculty discussed gun control, prison reform, voter turnout and capital punishment in an open discussion debate hosted by Northwest’s Criminal Justice Club Feb. 26.