In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains more than 55 years ago, campus officials have presented long-time West Plains residents and community leaders Danny and Florence James with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipients was made during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at the West … [Read more...] about Danny, Florence James receive Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
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Long-time West Plains businessman Clarence “Porky” Barber received an honorary Associate of Applied Science degree Saturday, May 18, during Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center arena. This is the ninth year an honorary degree has been bestowed by the university. It is designed to recognize extraordinary individuals who … [Read more...] about Clarence Barber receives honorary degree at commencement
Officials with the Lelia Heuer Foundation in Springfield recently donated $10,000 to Missouri State University-West Plains to continue funding four scholarships already established at the university. The money will be used for two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships and two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships for Howell County. The scholarships … [Read more...] about Lelia Heuer Foundation donates $10,000 for scholarships
Missouri State University’s College of Education (COE) will offer two new graduate teaching degrees this fall through Missouri State Outreach in West Plains. COE officials are forming cohorts for the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning and the Specialist in Education-Teacher Leadership degrees. Classes will be offered at 4:15 p.m. on Mondays beginning this fall. A … [Read more...] about Missouri State Outreach to offer 2 new graduate teaching degrees this fall
Hometown: Brandsville, MO Currently Resides: Springfield, MO Occupation: Full-time student/part-time customer service rep at Great Southern Bank All Degrees: Associate of Arts in General Studies, Missouri State-West Plains, May 2018; currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education-English at Missouri State University-Springfield, anticipated graduation … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Rosemary Driscoll