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Missouri Western Names Patt Lilly Interim President

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM

Missouri Western State University has appointed Patt Lilly as interim president, effective May 11, following the retirement announcement of Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy. Lilly, a former St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce president and city manager, brings decades of local leadership experience and a twelve-year tenure on the university’s Board of Governors. While Dr. Kennedy will officially…

Missouri Western State University has appointed Patt Lilly as interim president, effective May 11, following the retirement announcement of Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy. Lilly, a former St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce president and city manager, brings decades of local leadership experience and a twelve-year tenure on the university’s Board of Governors. While Dr. Kennedy will officially conclude her service on June 30, Lilly has stepped in to ensure operational continuity as the university begins its search for a permanent successor.

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