WEST PLAINS, Mo. – All are invited to attend the official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Hass-Darr Hall at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains. The ceremony will take place inside the facility at 201 Garfield Ave., with the ribbon cutting to follow, organizers said. Attendees can […]
News Releases
Over 1,800 students enrolled at Missouri State-West Plains
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – A total of 1,875 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains, according to official enrollment statistics for the 2018 fall semester. In 2017, 1,930 students were enrolled at the close of business on the 20th day of the semester, the university’s official census day, university officials said. “For […]
Student Ambassadors chosen for 2018-19 academic year
West Plains, Mo. – Student Ambassadors for the 2018-2019 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts. To become an ambassador, students must apply through the Missouri State-West Plains Scholarship Handbook and undergo […]
Academics
Nursing program receives continued accreditation from ACEN
West Plains, Mo. – The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program at Missouri State University-West Plains has received “continued accreditation” from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). University officials received formal notification of the decision from the ACEN Board of Commissioners in August following a self-study report and site evaluation visit […]
12th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 20-22
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – “Social Architecture and Foundations of the Ozarks” is the theme of the 12th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 20-22 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains, the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances. Funding […]
Athletics
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 […]
Grizzly Volleyball team, 8 players receive academic honors from NJCAA
The 2017 Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team and eight players recently received academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The team received one of the NJCAA’s 20117-18 Academic Team Awards. The Individual Honorees Sophomore Elliotte Bourne, Rolla, and freshman Tatjana Trifkovic, Belgrade, Serbia, received first team All-Academic Team honors. Freshmen […]
University/Community Programs
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 […]
Live out your rock star dreams Aug. 24 with Live Band Karaoke
Have you ever dreamed about performing on stage in front of hundreds of screaming fans? If so, you’ll want to sign up for Live Band Karaoke Aug. 24 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by the University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department at Missouri State University-West Plains, this first event of the fall season will feature […]
Free workshop will help small businesses expand online presence
A free workshop on July 25 will help area small business owners expand their online presence. “Small Business Summer School” is a 90-minute “brown-bag-lunch” livestream set to begin at 11 a.m. in the community room of the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology, 395 Jackie D. Garrett Ave., in West Plains. It is being hosted […]