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Danisha Hogue receives Outstanding AA/AS/AAS Student Award at commencement

2015 May 18 by wpadmin

DANISHA HOGUE, St. Louis, received the Outstanding Student Award for Associate of Arts/Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science degree graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16, at the West Plains Civic Center. The award recognizes a graduate from either the AA, AS or AAS programs who exhibits academic excellence, interest and enthusiasm in learning, conscientiousness, academic honesty, a willingness to participate and help others in class, and exceptional university and community service. Hogue graduated with an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree. With Hogue above are, from left, Missouri State University System President Clif Smart, Missouri State-West Plains Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Dennis Lancaster and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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Dr. Renee Moore receives Faculty Excellence in Public Affairs Award

2015 May 15 by wpadmin

DR. RENEE MOORE, second from left, professor of child and family development at Missouri State University-West Plains, received the Faculty Excellence in Public Affairs Award during the Missouri State University Board of Governors meeting Thursday, May 14, in Springfield. The award is given to a full-time faculty member who excels at carrying out the university’s public affairs mission. Moore was recognized for her service to the West Plains community through various capacities, including her work on the board of the South Central Child Advocacy Center, the Samaritan Outreach Center’s Can Film Festival, the University of Missouri Extension, Heart of the Ozarks United Way, Missouri Department of Social Services Child Care Advisory Committee, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Child Care Licensing Rule Revision Workgroup, and many other groups and organizations. In addition, she encourages student participation in community improvement events, such as the development and local implementation of the nationally recognized Poverty Simulation Project and Read While You Wait program, to name a few. She received a plaque and $1,500 grant to be used toward travel and/or research related to her public affairs work. With her above are, from left, Missouri State University Board of Governors member Virginia Fry, Springfield; Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett; and Board of Governors Student Member Caleb Doyle, Barnhart. Fry and Doyle served on the award’s faculty selection committee. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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Board approves MOUs between Missouri State-West Plains, SCCC

2015 May 14 by wpadmin

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors today approved two “memorandums of understanding” (MOU) between Missouri State University-West Plains and the South Central Career Center (SCCC) allowing university students to use credits they’ve earned in culinary arts and manufacturing technology at SCCC toward associate’s degrees or … [Read more...] about Board approves MOUs between Missouri State-West Plains, SCCC

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Missouri State-West Plains has 3rd endowed professorship

2015 May 13 by wpadmin

Students outside Lybyer Technology Center

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains announced today they have raised the minimum $250,000 needed in donations and pledges to endow the University's third professorship, the Endowed Professorship of Business. Chancellor Drew Bennett said the professorship will provide the money needed to support the salary of the chair of the Division of … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains has 3rd endowed professorship

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Awards presented at annual alumni picnic

2015 May 12 by wpadmin

PLAQUES WERE PRESENTED to this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. John Mulford, superintendent of the West Plains R-7 School District, and Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award recipient Dr. Ed McKinney, former professor of history, during the annual Missouri State University Alumni Association’s spring picnic for alumni and friends Thursday, May 7, at the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall. Approximately 210 attended the event, which gives area alumni and friends an opportunity to hear about the latest activities, events and accomplishments of the university. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a Missouri State University alumnus who has made extraordinary achievements in his or her personal and professional endeavors and has shown notable success in his or her profession or business, loyalty to the university and outstanding contributions to society. The Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award recognizes extraordinary service among former employees of Missouri State-West Plains. From left above are Missouri State University System President Clif Smart, McKinney, Mulford and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett. (Missouri State-West Plains Photos)

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