SEVERAL FACULTY MEMBERS were recognized for receiving promotions and/or tenure during the past year at Missouri State University-West Plains at the university’s Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 27 at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Missouri State University System President Clif Smart; Dr. Gary Phillips, promoted to Professor of Communication; Assistant Professor of Agriculture Dr. Linda Wulff-Risner, granted tenure; Assistant Professor of Geosciences Dr. Rajiv Thakur, granted tenure; Jacob Poulette, promoted to Assistant Professor of Computer Graphics and Programming; and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett. Other faculty receiving promotions and/or tenure during the past year include Tresa Ryan, promoted to Instructor of Health Information Technology; Dr. Phillip Howerton, promoted to Professor of English; and Instructor of Nursing Carla Huddleston, granted tenure. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)