Arvest Bank continued its support of higher education in the Ozarks by donating the final installment of its pledge for Missouri State University-West Plains’ Endowed Professorship of Business.

The funds helped university officials raise the minimum $250,000 needed in donations and pledges to endow the university’s third professorship.

The professorship has been awarded to Cathy Proffitt-Boys, associate professor of agriculture/entrepreneurship and division chair of applied technology, business and public service.

For more information about donating to Missouri State-West Plains, call 417-255-7240 or visit wp.missouristate.edu/development.