World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event will be … [Read more...] about World Wars and the Ozarks, topic of fourth installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks
Name: Holly Law Academic Program: Information Science and Technology - Data Analytics emphasis Hometown: Houston, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? In 2019, I wanted my oldest child, who has moderately severe autism, to attend college because of his incredible mind and potential. With his disability, I needed a school that was close to home … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Holly Law
Missouri State University-West Plains has announced the addition of Clint Hinds to its agriculture program as an instructor. A graduate of College of the Ozarks, Hinds earned bachelor's degrees in agronomy with an emphasis in forage and crop production and animal science with an emphasis in animal husbandry. Hinds has co-managed his family's approximately 700-acre farming … [Read more...] about Hinds hired as MSU-WP Agriculture Instructor
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has been taken off accreditation probation status by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets rigorous standards of quality and integrity in its educational programs and services. “This marks an important milestone for our university. It reflects our strength as a vibrant … [Read more...] about Missouri State University-West Plains taken off accreditation probation status by the Higher Learning Commission
Name: Lydia Barton Academic Program: Associate of Science in Business Hometown: West Plains, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? Since I live in West Plains, Missouri State-West Plains was the best option for me to continue my education while staying close to home. It has truly been a blessing! Why did you choose your program of study? I … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Lydia Barton