MWSU honors faculty and staff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Missouri Western State University honored its employees during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception.
Awards were presented to eight individuals in different categories.
Dr. James Carviou, an associate professor of journalism, won the award for Outstanding Academic Advisor.
Dr. Lane DesAutels, an associate professor of philosophy and Mackenzie Evans, an assistant professor of nursing, won the award for Teaching Excellence.
Regina Young, an administrative coordinator for the College of Science and Health, won the award for Staff Service to Colleagues.
Angie Caswell, a student housing assignments coordinator, won the award for Staff Service to Students.
Dr. Jennifer Elder, an assistant professor of mathematics won the Missouri Western Foundation Dr. James V. Mehl Award for Outstanding Faculty.
Angie Osborn, an administrative assistant in the Center for Service and Center for Military and Veteran Services won the Missouri Western Foundation Dr. James J. Scanlon Award for Staff Service to Community.
The reception honored 10 employees who have or will retire in the current academic year with a combined 178 years of service to MWSU.
- Cathy Bryson, Student Accounts
- Debbie Crisler, Marketing and Communications
- CW Ford, Physical Plant
- Teresa Harris, School of Fine Arts
- Roy Jacobs, Physical Plant
- Kathryn Lau, Counseling Center
- Dr. Steven Lorimor, Chemistry
- James Mulder, Library
- Bradley Stephens, Athletics
- Steve VanDyke, Marketing and Communications
