NW Missouri State

My best experience at Northwest Missouri State University would be the Flag-raising Ceremony. It makes me feel very welcome, seeing that there are so many different countries that attend the University.

"I will encourage other students to come to Northwest because they will learn what it is like living on campus, experimenting this new culture, and making a lot of life long friends."

"Northwest - as I love to call - is my safe haven. From the loving, generous and diverse supportive staff and students, to the extended community members that are affiliated with Northwest, I feel right at home."

"Since becoming a Bearcat I have experienced lots in a short time. They offer many opportunities for the students to get involved on campus: from making new friends to improving my language skills and having excellent experiences with professors."

"Northwest Missouri State University has a great Biology program, plus it is a small university which made it easier for me to connect with my professors and my roommate. Both of these aspects helped me decide to come to Northwest."

"Being at Northwest is probably one of the best choices that I have ever made. Northwest is very affordable and has amazing scholarships. These are not the only reasons I chose Northwest; we connect to each other, care about each other, we practice civility and, above all, we show pride."

"Leaving my Caribbean island to study in the States was a big move. After studying at a small community college in Missouri, transferring to Northwest was a bit nerve-wracking. However, I knew I wanted to become a Bearcat the day I did the campus tour. Now I am proud to say that my Northwest family will always have a special place in my heart."

"I came from a city with 5 million people to a town with 11,800, and that can be a little challenging for some. However, if that town is Maryville, Missouri and the purpose is to study at Northwest Missouri State University, I am positive that it will be an interesting and pleasing time!"

"The real beauty of this internship was that every day was completely different. Every day required me to play a different role and use different skills to complete my assigned tasks."

Tristan Smith, a junior criminology major from Holt, Missouri, who interned in the office of Rep. Kevin Austin.

Four teams of Northwest Missouri State University graduate students earned cash prizes Tuesday as Kansas City Power and Light sponsored its annual software development contest at the University.

"The first time I put my feet on campus I knew I wanted to be part of it. The family feeling is indescribable, here people truly care about each other. I’m happy to wear the NW Missouri jersey, and like everyone else, I’m proud to be a Bearcat."

"Love, profound leadership, pursuing excellence, diversity and equity are a few words I can describe Northwest to be full of. Becoming a Bearcat was one of the best decisions I have ever made!"

"The first feeling I had when I arrived here was the feeling of being at home away from home. Northwest has a homey feeling that surrounds the campus, and people are always willing to answer whatever question that you might have. Due to the small class sizes, faculty has much emphasis on helping students in their academics. I am proud to say that I am a Bearcat."

"At Northwest everyone is friendly and here for each other. Northwest gives us the opportunity to be as one in a diverse community. There is truly something about the campus, the vibe, the fall colors, the football game and most of all, being a Bearcat."

U.S. News and World Report ranks Northwest as top moderately selective regional university for the third time in four years.

Agriculture school move enhances opportunities and learning.

Northwest reports a 74% retention rate-up 3% from a year ago, annually leading its peers.

"We learned this week that Maryville is listed by Safewise as one of the “Safest College Towns in America” for the third consecutive year. Maryville rises to No. 22 on this year’s list, up from 28 last year. This is a tribute to the partnership of our local law enforcement agencies and our University Police Department and all they do to engage with students and promote safety."

Dr. John Jasinski, president of Northwest Missouri State University

"Northwest offers me the opportunity to spend an extended period of time immersed in a culture other than my own. The entire university puts a lot of effort to make internationals feel safe and belong to this community through numerous activities that we can participate in."

"I was looking for a friendly place with high education standards, where I could achieve a Master’s degree, and Northwest gave me all of these."

"From my first day, I have felt at home at Northwest. It’s a beautiful and safe campus with a strong family atmosphere. The community support is something special; people genuinely care about you and your future."