A University-Wide Celebration of Scholarship, Creativity, and Applied Learning
Planning is underway for an expanded, multi-day Celebration of Scholars in Spring 2027. Building on a record 102 student submissions in 2026, this year's Celebration will create even more opportunities to showcase student scholarship, creative activity, applied learning, and faculty-student collaboration across Northwest.
The 2027 Celebration is expected to include College Showcases, a Faculty Scholarship & Creative Activity Showcase, and a culminating university-wide celebration featuring outstanding student work and recognition.
Additional dates, schedules, and event details will be announced as planning continues.
Have questions about Celebration of Scholars 2027 or how to participate? Please contact Dr. Laura Kauzlarich at lkauzlarich@nwmissouri.edu.
The Celebration of Scholars is Northwest’s annual showcase of student and faculty achievement and is the largest showcase of student learning and engagement on the campus. Rooted in the University’s mission of focusing on “student success — every student, every day,” this signature event brings together the campus community to highlight research, creativity, innovation and service across all disciplines.
Through posters, performances, activities, exhibits and presentations, students and faculty share ideas, discoveries and passions — demonstrating the curiosity, collaboration and excellence that define Northwest. The Celebration fosters career readiness, mentorship and pride, while building meaningful connections with alumni, employers and community partners.
The Celebration of Scholars is a signature tradition at Northwest that showcases the outstanding research, creativity and academic achievements of our students. Building on a legacy that began in the late 1990s, the event brings together students, faculty and the campus community to celebrate interdisciplinary scholarship and innovation. The Celebration of Scholars annually highlights the energy, talent and excellence that define the Northwest academic experience and reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to student success.
Your work is worth sharing!
Celebration of Scholars welcomes student scholarship, creative activity, applied learning, professional experiences, and faculty-student collaborative work from across Northwest.
You don't need to consider yourself a "researcher" to participate. If you've created something you are proud of - or a faculty member has encouraged you to participate - we want to hear about it.
Undergraduate and graduate students from all colleges, programs, class levels, and learning modalities are encouraged to participate.
The Celebration of Scholars has added new categories and presentation formats so more students, programs and disciplines may participate. If you have a project, performance, innovation, or creative work — there’s now a place for it.
Build Your Resume and Portfolio
Strengthen Key Skills
Prepare for Graduate School
Network and Connect
Earn Recognition and Awards
Academic and Applied Research
Creative and Performing Arts
Professional, Experiential and Community-Based Work
Showcases, Demonstrations and Media
Our celebration continues to grow!
Browse past programs to see the projects and presentations that have shaped this event.
