Education Archives

SJSD upgrades intercoms system for safer classrooms

September 15, 2025 11:42 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District installed a new intercom system throughout the district as a part of the 2024 bond project.

Innocence Project speaker coming to MoWest

September 14, 2025 10:30 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man released from prison for murder due to a false conviction will speak at a Constitution Day event at Missouri Western State University.

Local kindergarten families receive free InspireU memberships from donors

September 12, 2025 10:51 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 700 kindergarten families in the St. Joseph School District will receive free one-year family memberships to InspireU thanks to local donors.

MoWest to host Family Day Saturday

September 11, 2025 11:30 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will welcome students and their families to campus this weekend for its annual Family Day celebration.

Law change helps social work students serve communities faster

September 12, 2025 10:30 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University social work students are now one step closer to their careers, thanks to new legislation that opens the door for them to receive mentorship and sit for their licensing exam.

Early College Academy helps SJSD students earn college credit

September 9, 2025 11:18 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — High school students in the St. Joseph School District got a taste of college life during the Early College Academy orientation at Missouri Western State University.

SJSD School Board talked boundaries, feeder system and program expansion

September 8, 2025 3:02 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education is gearing up for its meeting with several big topics on the table.

Cotillion for Achievement announces scholarship opportunities for Class of 2026

September 6, 2025 11:15 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Local high school students will have the opportunity to compete for prestigious and long held scholarships through Cotillion for Achievement, with applications now open.

SJSD provides update on high school turf installments

September 5, 2025 12:00 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In February of this year, crews began installing turf on all three high school football fields, a project that was supposed to be finished before the start of the school year and football season.

MoWest nursing ranked No. 1 program in the state of Missouri by top nursing website

September 5, 2025 12:28 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the top online websites for nursing is recognizing MoWest’s nursing program with the No. 1 rank in the state among more than 40 schools analyzed.

MoWest names new dean for College of Business and Professional Studies

September 5, 2025 10:45 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a national search, Missouri Western State University has named a new dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies.

Rebecca Lobina joins MoWest to guide workforce development initiatives

September 3, 2025 11:29 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University has a new face leading workforce development.

Missouri Western shuts down two residence halls not meeting safety codes

September 2, 2025 5:16 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is shutting down two dorms on campus after they were found to be out of compliance with safety codes.

New Athletic Band ready to rock MoWest sports

September 1, 2025 10:00 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new sound will be heard on Missouri Western State University’s campus.

It also becomes necessary to avoid self-inflicted injuries. To its detriment, Western has failed to do that.

MoWest to reveal library renovations

August 30, 2025 12:00 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to reveal $2.5 million in renovations to the main floor of Missouri Western State University’s library.

MoWest students go international at SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference

August 31, 2025 11:30 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three students from Missouri Western State University closed out the summer on an international stage at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Active shooter hoaxes put colleges across the country on edge

August 29, 2025 11:10 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several college campuses in the region and across the United States are off to a nerve-wracking start of the school year.

Sidewalk upgrades near completion at three SJSD schools

August 28, 2025 11:15 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District has just wrapped up sidewalk improvement projects that kicked off back in the fall of 2024.

MoWest and SJSD explain ideas behind new direct admission program

August 27, 2025 5:14 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer students direct admission to MoWest.

MoWest shares unofficial first day attendance numbers

August 26, 2025 1:13 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University welcomed more than 800 new students on its campus for the first day of classes.

MoWest professor and students give take on AI usage

August 26, 2025 11:54 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ever-growing artificial intelligence industry has been gaining traction in schools.

SJSD aims to boost focus, cuts cell phones from classrooms

August 26, 2025 11:32 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District rolled out a new rule in 2025 — no cell phones in the classroom.

St. Joseph School Board prepares for key updates in classrooms and facilities

August 25, 2025 3:32 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School Board is set to have its first meeting after the first day of school. Key items on the agenda include upgrades and revisions to report cards.

Cole County Judge denies temporary restraining order in school choice case

August 25, 2025 3:22 pm NPG Content Share

Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe on Monday denied the temporary restraining order the Missouri National Education Association sought against House Bill 12, which would give $50 million to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program for families to use on private school tuition.

Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name

August 22, 2025 1:50 pm News-Press NOW

The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event.

MoWest faces enrollment struggles while NWMSU sees growth

August 18, 2025 1:12 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is facing a steep enrollment decline — a trend that has played out over the last five years and is raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

New school year, new school lunches

August 21, 2025 10:55 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every kid looks forward to lunchtime in school, and during a time for students to fuel their bodies, it’s important to fill plates with healthy food options.

From classroom to career: SJSD educators gain hands-on experience to take back to classrooms

August 21, 2025 10:47 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District gave local educators a chance to step outside the classroom this summer.

Edison Elementary students excited to be back at school

August 19, 2025 12:07 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tuesday morning, students around St. Joseph returned to the classrooms after a long summer.

From jitters to joy: SJSD welcomes students for first day of school

August 19, 2025 11:38 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first day of school always brings a mix of emotions—some kids are excited to be back with friends, while others feel nervous or unsure about what the new year will bring.