11th President @nwmostate || Husband || Father || Bearcat
Northwest Missouri State U.
Joined February 2011
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Proud of the momentum at Northwest!
Northwest is No. 22 among public regional universities in the Midwest — up from No. 30 last year and top 25 three of the last four years. #BeEveryYou #OABAAB
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I am honored to be included and grateful for the recognition, but even more proud to see Northwest Missouri State University highlighted as “the standout institution” in our region.
This recognition speaks to something our Bearcat community has long understood: Northwest’s impact extends far beyond our campus!
Northwest and President Dr. Lance Tatum are included among “50 Missourians You Should Know” in the latest issue of a Kansas City-based business magazine. #BeEveryYou #OABAAB
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We had some great coaching from @CoachMattKeeley
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Interested in a degree in Agricultural Media? Join us for the Agricultural Media Summit to learn more about our program.
Register today at the link below!
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You started earning college credit with Northwest.
Why stop now?
Complete at least three hours of Northwest dual credit with a 3.00 GPA, and you may qualify for a $1,500 annual scholarship
when you become a full-time, on-campus Bearcat.
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Northwest welcomes the community and supporters to its expanded and modernized Martindale Hall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house set for 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. #BeEveryYou #OABAAB
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🍂 Fall into your future at Northwest!
Apply by Oct. 1, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $500 Northwest scholarship. There’s no application fee for on-campus students, no essay, and it takes less than 15 minutes.
Start your application: brnw.ch/21x5vEh
ALT Bobby Bearcat, mascot of Northwest holds a sign that says apply today. With the words: Apply by Oct. 1 to be entered in a drawing for a $500 scholarship.
Congratulations to VP Johnson and his team! Our donors and friends of Northwest are amazing. Jill and I are honored to work alongside so many great Bearcats!
Northwest Foundation Inc., the fundraising arm of the University, maintained its focus on scholarship funding during Fiscal Year 2026 while raising awareness about the importance of supporting the Northwest and its students. #BeEveryYou #OABAAB
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Consider this your all-access pass to Northwest. 👀
Tour campus from your couch, peek inside classrooms and discover the places you could soon call home.
Start your virtual tour: brnw.ch/21x5m4N
ALT Martindale Hall with the words New Virtual Tour over the top.
Congratulations to VP Johnson and his team! Our donors and friends of Northwest are amazing. Jill and I are honored to work alongside so many great Bearcats!
The Northwest Foundation reports increased giving kxcv.org/news/2026-08-31/the…
We’d love to see you on visit day in Maryville!!! #GOBEARCATS
Spend your Saturday with the Bearcats! 🏈💚
Explore campus, meet faculty from Northwest’s 200+ academic programs and get answers about admissions and financial assistance.
Come for the campus visit. Stay for Bearcat game day.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21x5hFB
ALT Saturday Visit Day, Saturday, Sept. 12
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🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
We’re excited to finally reveal this Fall’s Intramural Champ Shirt! Want a chance to win one? Follow these steps 👇🏻⬇️
Like this post, leave a comment, share to your story, AND follow us! 📲
The winner will be decided and announced on Friday, 08/28 @ 9:00am
ALT 🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 We’re excited to finally reveal this Fall’s Intramural Champ Shirt! Want a chance to win one? Follow these steps 👇🏻⬇️ Like this post, leave a comment, share to your story, AND follow us! 📲 The winner will be decided and announced on Friday, August 28th at 9:00 am! #campusrec #playlikeabearcat #nwbearcats
What a great way to kick off the fall semester! Jill and I are excited to welcome students back to campus and are looking forward to a great 26-27 academic year. #OABAAB
A sweet way to kick off the school year! President Tatum’s Welcome Back Ice Cream Social brought Bearcats together for an evening of fun, treats and good company.
#ThisIsNorthwest
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Calling all students! You are invited to audition for Mainstage and student-directed Lab Series theatre productions being staged this fall. #BeEveryYou
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ICYMI: With the start of a new fall season of Bearcat athletics at Northwest just weeks away, the University’s beloved mascot is inviting young fans to join him for exclusive events and game-day experiences. #OABAAB
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Tickets will go on sale August 4 at 10 a.m. for the public for the Northwest Missouri State University vs. Pittsburg State University football game set for Nov. 14 at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan.
All tickets will be sold through Sporting Kansas City's primary ticketing partner SeatGeek. All ticket proceeds will benefit the Pittsburg State and Northwest Missouri State athletic departments.
Northwest is the home team and will be on the west sideline closest to all the pressbox/suites. Pittsburg State will be on the east sideline as the visiting team.
@NWBearcat_FB
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#OABAAB
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Incoming Bearcats 🚨 Join us for a webinar all about your bill and financial aid. We are here to help! 💚🤍
LEARN MORE: brnw.ch/21x4j7C
ALT A male student with sandy blonde hair in a blue hoodie looks at an iPad with earbuds in his ears with the words Navigating your Northwest Bill and Financial Aid Webinar. Wednesday. July 22, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Excited for the Bearcat FB team!!!
The @NWBearcat_FB team has been tabbed at No. 5 in Lindy's Sports NCAA Division II Preseason Top 10 rankings.
The Bearcats are heading into the second season under the direction of head coach John McMenamin. McMenamin guided the Bearcats to a 9-3 record in 2025 that included a share of the program's 32nd MIAA regular season title. Northwest extended its NCAA Division II record with its 27th playoff appearance. Northwest owns an NCAA Division II-best 53 playoff wins.
Northwest returns seven starters on offense and five on defense. Northwest has nine players coming back that earned all-MIAA honors in 2025 in Kaleb McCullough (OL), Harrison Merriman (OL), Michael Harrison (CB), Antwon Jenkins Jr. (CB), Quincy Torry (RB), Andrew Waltke (TE), Pierce Wand (OL), Zylen Saddler-Robinson (DL) and Holden Zigmant (S).
Northwest will open the 2026 season Aug. 29 at Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Bearcats home schedule will begin Sept. 12 against MIAA foe Washburn.
Lindy's Sports D2 Preseason Top 10
1. Ferris State
2. Kutztown
3. Harding
4. Minnesota State
5. Northwest Missouri State
6. Grand Valley State
7. Pittsburg State
8. Indianapolis
9. Western Colorado
10. Frostburg State
#OABAAB
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GO BEARCATS!!!
For the first time in 23 years and only the 10th time in program history, the @NWBearcatBSB team will compete in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
The Bearcats (36-16 overall) procured the No. 4 seed in the Central Region and will match up against No. 5 seed Augustana (41-13 overall) in their opening round game Thursday at 6 p.m. at Al Ortolani Field in Pittsburg, Kan.
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I am truly honored and humbled to have been invited to serve as the commencement speaker for my alma mater, Troy University.
Congratulations to the graduates — I cannot wait to celebrate with you! today.troy.edu/news/spring-c…
