Heather Kamps has been named the new director of development at Missouri State University-West Plains. Kamps has been the director of the West Plains office of Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District since 2008. She will begin her duties with the university on Nov. 14. University officials noted her appointment is pending approval by the Missouri State […]
News Releases
Today’s “A Musical Salute to Veterans” concert canceled
For Immediate Release Nov. 12, 2018 WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The “A Musical Salute to Veterans” concert scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled due to inclement weather, according to officials with Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department. -30-
Tickets still available for ‘Jingle, Jingle, Mix & Mingle’ fashion show
Tickets are still available for the “Jingle, Jingle, Mix and Mingle” fashion show Friday, Nov. 16, at the West Plains Country Club. The event will benefit the Garnett Library at Missouri State University-West Plains. It is being hosted by The Kloz Klozet and Cleea’s At Home Market and sponsored by the Friends of the Garnett […]
Academics
Howell charts different career path after completing accounting class, internship
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Allie Howell thought she knew what she wanted to do with her life. She would complete an entrepreneurship degree at Missouri State University-West Plains and start her own business. Then came a class in accounting and a summer internship at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative in West Plains. Now the 2016 graduate of […]
CNA training program begins Nov. 5 at GOCAT
Officials with the nursing program at Missouri State University-West Plains will offer an eight-week certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program beginning Nov. 5 at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT), 395 Jackie Garrett Ave., in West Plains. The CNA training program is a non-credit course designed to provide training and clinical experience in […]
Athletics
Grizzly Volleyball Pink Out Game Tuesday will benefit OMC Cancer Treatment Center
“No One Fights Alone” is the mantra featured on this year’s Pink Out Game T-shirts being sold by the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team. The team hosts the annual event to raise awareness about breast cancer and provide funds for the fight to cure the disease. Proceeds from this year’s sale will benefit […]
Annual Grizzly Volleyball alumni game set for Aug. 18
Area residents can get their first look at the 2018 Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team in action at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, during the annual Grizzly Alumni Volleyball Game at the West Plains Civic Center arena. The annual contest will pit the 2018 Grizzlies against players from previous squads. The game is […]
Grizzly Volleyball team earns AVCA Team Academic Award
The 2017 Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team has earned the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The award honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade point average on a 4.0 […]
University/Community Programs
Today’s “A Musical Salute to Veterans” concert canceled
For Immediate Release Nov. 12, 2018 WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The “A Musical Salute to Veterans” concert scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. has been canceled due to inclement weather, according to officials with Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department. -30-
‘A Musical Salute to Veterans’ set for Nov. 12
A variety of patriotic music will be performed by the West Plains High School Zizzer Pride Band at the 20th annual “A Musical Salute to Veterans” program at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in the West Plains Civic Center arena. Hosted by the Missouri State University-West Plains University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department, the event is free […]
Award-winning comedian, juggler to perform Oct. 4 in West Plains
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Comedian and juggler Marcus Monroe will bring his award-winning talents to the West Plains Civic Center stage for a 7 p.m. performance Thursday, Oct. 4. Tickets for the event, sponsored by the University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department at Missouri State University-West Plains, are $10 each. They are available through the West Plains […]