MWSU Department of Communication

MWSU Department of Communication We offer a broad scope of courses in communication, English, journalism and public relations Our B.S.

We offer support across the disciplines with our composition and basic oral communication courses, which are core to a liberal arts education. degree in Convergent Journalism and Public Relations offer a comprehensive program that provides skills in a wide range of communication channels. Convergent Journalism and Public Relations blends broadcast, print, photography and web media coverage across

platforms. Students learn to create written, visual and broadcast packages, using more than one outlet to tell the story. Convergent Journalism and Public Relations graduates are in demand as the ever-changing media landscape needs professionals who can integrate traditional, digital and social media to create powerful interactive content.

05/01/2026

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Missouri Western State University's Communication Department launched the Cronkite Film Festival to highlight the creativity and depth of their newscasts.

Please join us on Thursday evening for the 1st annual MoWest Cronkite Film Festival!
04/28/2026

Please join us on Thursday evening for the 1st annual MoWest Cronkite Film Festival!

Congratulations to Dr. Charlton, Dr. Bensyl, Dr. Martens, and Dr. Adkins!(Second year in a row for It’s In The Syllabus....
04/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Charlton, Dr. Bensyl, Dr. Martens, and Dr. Adkins!
(Second year in a row for It’s In The Syllabus.)

Congrats to all of the students that came out last night to our annual Griffon Media Banquet. We are all so proud of the...
04/25/2026

Congrats to all of the students that came out last night to our annual Griffon Media Banquet. We are all so proud of the great work they do with Griffon Media and all their earned accolades.

04/22/2026

We are so lucky to get to work with Kara Baum in the Department of Communication!

04/13/2026
04/13/2026
03/24/2026

When you donate, your gifts allow us to provide unrestricted possibilities to Griffons like Katelyn and Tommy. Your gifts provide flexibility to respond to the ongoing needs of Missouri Western and our students.

Every gift--no matter how big or small--is important.

Read Katelyn and Tommy's story at griff.vn/connect
You can also visit the following link to watch a video and hear more from them! https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UCWfGcgbBhMw9gXorTYJM8JounevhDD/view?usp=sharing

03/23/2026

Open positions are listed above. We only accept applications when there is a position open, and we do not keep applications on file for future openings. Please reapply for any position you are interested in.

01/27/2026

Kick off a career in public media! Kansas City PBS is looking for Marketing and Events interns.

➡️ Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/79xN50Y40rH

Of interest to current students who will be in Wichita this summer.
01/03/2026

Of interest to current students who will be in Wichita this summer.

KMUW is now hiring a journalism intern for summer 2026. The intern will train in public radio and receive mentorship from NPR newscaster Korva Coleman.
Apply by Jan. 9: https://www.kmuw.org/employment

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4525 Downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO
64507

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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