Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘The Missouri Ozarks: Through a...
“The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” is the theme of the 19th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 17-19 at the West Plains Civic Center and Garnett Library on the Missouri State...
View ArticleFunding opportunities for healthcare training through EDA Good Jobs grant
Officials from the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced several healthcare training courses qualify funding through a...
View ArticleChancellor’s List honorees announced for 2026 summer semester
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2026 summer semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Chancellor’s List, students must have...
View ArticleVice Chancellor’s List honorees announced for 2026 summer semester
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Vice Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2026 summer semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Vice Chancellor’s List, students...
View ArticleMissouri State-West Plains shape future with new strong vision
Missouri State University-West Plains adopted a new strategic plan, a forward-looking blueprint designed to strengthen academic excellence, expand community partnerships and reinforce the university’s...
View ArticleMSU-WP biology students participate in virology research
In recent years, microbiologists and healthcare professionals have been looking for ways to counter the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, including research into viruses called bacteriophages, also...
View ArticleHinds hired as MSU-WP Agriculture Instructor
Missouri State University-West Plains has announced the addition of Clint Hinds to its agriculture program as an instructor. A graduate of College of the Ozarks, Hinds earned bachelor’s degrees in...
View ArticleThayer takes top honors at 39th annual Interscholastic Contest
The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 39th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 10 at Missouri State University-West Plains...
View ArticleAll are invited to the 5th annual Academic Symposium: ‘A Celebration of...
Students, faculty and area residents are invited to attend the 5th annual Academic Symposium at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), on Thursday, April 30, with set up starting at 3:30 p.m....
View ArticleAnnual Interscholastic Contest scheduled for April 10
Plans underway for annual Interscholastic Contest In just a few weeks, high school students from across the region will gather at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) to participate in the...
View ArticleVeterinary Technician Program topic of Feb. 13 Friends of the Garnett Library...
The February meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, February 13, from noon to 1 pm. Location for this meeting is the Fowler Lecture Room in Looney Hall, located at 128...
View ArticleGiant Map of Missouri brought hands-on learning experience
Students, faculty and staff celebrated Geography Awareness week Nov. 17-21, which included geographical issues, both local and global and introduced students to career paths in geography, geographic...
View ArticleDr. Thakur speaks at international conference
Dr. Thakur responding to questions at the Conclave, Sept. 2025. Dr. Rajiv Thakur, professor of geography, was formally invited by the Government of Kerala, India, to speak at the Kerala Urban Conclave...
View ArticleLeatherback Sea Turtle Expedition Travelogue
Every year, Ana Estrella, Department Chair of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University-West Plains, leads a group of students on a trip to Costa Rica as part of the Education Abroad...
View ArticleArea students invited to the 11th annual MoETS Conference
Area students in seventh through 12th grades are invited to attend the 11th annual Missouri Educators for Tomorrow’s Schools (MoETS) Conference Oct. 30 at Missouri State University-West Plains...
View ArticleSpring 2026 semester schedules available online
Area residents interested in taking classes at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2026 spring semester can now browse through a list of courses online. The complete 2026 spring...
View ArticleMore than 1,900 students enrolled at Missouri State-West Plains this fall
A total of 1,997 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). This is an increase of 2.8% from last fall semester. The increases come from continuing, online and...
View ArticleStudent Ambassadors chosen for 2025-2026 academic year
Student Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and...
View ArticleNew director hired for ASCEND program
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are excited to announce that Justin Wade has joined the West Plains campus as its new TJ Swift House ASCEND Program Director at the...
View ArticleZora Mulligan returns home to lead MSU-WP
For Zora Mulligan, becoming Chancellor of Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) is more than a professional milestone – it’s a homecoming. The West Plains native officially began her duties on...
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