Dr. Dennis Lancaster, chancellor of Missouri State University-West Plains, was recognized for his 33 years of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) by MSU System President Richard “Biff” Williams and members of the MSU Board of Governors during a reception June 12 for board members during their meetings in West Plains.

Lancaster has served the university in several roles during his tenure, including instructor and lecturer, assistant director of university communications, special projects coordinator, assistant to the chancellor, assistant professor and director of the William and Virginia Darr Honors Program, dean of academic affairs and interim chancellor before being named chancellor in 2022.

He is retiring from the university July 1.