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9 students visit the Netherlands, France as part of study away trip

2017 July 14 by Vickie Driskell

MEMBERS OF THE DARR Honors Program at Missouri State University-West Plains posed for a group photo at the Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands during their short-term study away trip in May to Europe. The historical community serves as an “outdoor museum” to preserve the traditional windmills for which the country is known. They also visited Paris, France. From left are students Madison Knight, Salem; Blair Cook, Plato; Kaitlyn Jones, Nixa; Gretta Phillips, Winona; Weston Phipps, West Plains; Darr Honors Program Director Alex Pinnon and his wife, Trista; Rosemary Driscoll, Brandsville; Will Tillman, Thayer; Destiny Johnson, Bakersfield; and Brett Lair, West Plains. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Nine students from the William and Virginia Darr Honors Program at Missouri State University-West Plains recently visited Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Paris, France, with program director Alex Pinnon as part of a short-term study away trip to gain a better understanding of topics they studied in class, as well as the unique culture these locations … [Read more...] about 9 students visit the Netherlands, France as part of study away trip

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Nursing program reaches milestone with 1,000th graduate

2017 July 12 by Vickie Driskell

THESE STUDENTS in Missouri State University-West Plains’ Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program were all smiles before the 2017 commencement ceremony in May, during which the program graduated its 1,000th student. From left are ASN graduates Kayla Trail, Dora; Rebecca Brockelbank and Carlton Patillo, both of West Plains; Donna Green, Willow Springs; Hannah Brewer, Myrtle; Hailey Shinberger, West Plains; and Erika Chitwood, Winona. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The 2017 commencement ceremony at Missouri State University-West Plains included a couple of important milestones in the campus’ history. The university graduated its 5,000th student overall, and the Department of Nursing graduated its 1,000th Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) student. For the department’s director, Amy Ackerson, the moment reminded … [Read more...] about Nursing program reaches milestone with 1,000th graduate

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STAR Orientation set for July 25 at the Mountain Grove campus

2017 July 10 by Vickie Driskell

SHANNON HALL is home to Missouri State University-West Plains' campus in Mountain Grove. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – First-time freshmen or transfer students with less than 10 credit hours who are planning to attend Missouri State University-West Plains this fall are invited to a STudent Advising and Registration (STAR) Orientation session from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the university’s Shannon Hall facility, 401 E. 17th St., in Mountain Grove. STAR Orientations … [Read more...] about STAR Orientation set for July 25 at the Mountain Grove campus

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5 students win awards at PBL National Leadership Conference

2017 July 7 by Vickie Driskell

FIVE MEMBERS of the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student business organization at Missouri State University-West Plains were among the top 10 competitors in the nation in contests held as part of the 2017 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)/PBL National Leadership Conference June 24-27 in Anaheim, Calif. From left are Dillon Cordel and Derek McGinnis, both of West Plains; Jim Listopad and Weston Mitchell, both of Cabool; and Darian Williams, West Plains. (Photo provided)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Five members of the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) business club at Missouri State University-West Plains placed in competitions at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)/PBL National Leadership Conference June 24-27 in Anaheim, California. Dillon Cordel and Derek McGinnis, both of West Plains, placed third in the Business Law team event. Weston Mitchell and … [Read more...] about 5 students win awards at PBL National Leadership Conference

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