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Student Spotlight: Alexandria Holt

2026 August 13 by University Communications

Alex Holt

Name: Alexandria Holt Academic Program: Culinary and Hospitality Leadership Hometown: Plato, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose MSU-West Plains because it's close to home and I got come with some of my friends from home. Why did you choose your program of study? I chose my degree program because cooking is my passion and I aspire … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Alexandria Holt

Filed Under: Spotlights, Student Spotlights Tagged With: Alexandria Holt, Culinary and Hospitality Leadership, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Leadership

Missouri State-West Plains shape future with new strong vision

2026 August 10 by University Communications

Aerial shot of the bell tower and amphitheater

Missouri State University-West Plains adopted a new strategic plan, a forward-looking blueprint designed to strengthen academic excellence, expand community partnerships and reinforce the university’s statewide public affairs mission.   Titled “Pathways to Opportunity ,” the plan outlines five goals and introduces updated mission, vision and values statements to guide the … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains shape future with new strong vision

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Chancellor Zora Mulligan, Grizzly Summit, Mission, Pathways to Opportunity, Strategic Plan, Values, Vision

Alumni Spotlight: Hal Ryan

2026 August 4 by University Communications

Hal Ryan

Name: Hal Ryan Hometown: Fair Grove, MO Currently Resides: Birch Tree, MO Occupation: Youth Behavioral Health Liaison (Ozarks Healthcare/Behavioral Health Center) All Degrees and Certificates Received: Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Support Just keep swimming. That was the message Hal Ryan shares with prospective students. It's the phrase … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Hal Ryan

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlights, Featured, Spotlights Tagged With: Community Behavioral Support, Hal Ryan

Missouri State University–West Plains announces update to campus office locations and enhanced student services one-stop shop

2026 August 3 by University Communications

Missouri State University–West Plains officials announced today that they have updated office locations across campus as part of ongoing efforts to better serve students, including a one-stop shop of student services in Hass-Darr Hall. The new one-stop shop will house Admissions, Academic Advising and Support, Student Life, the Drago College Store, Financial Aid, Business … [Read more...] about Missouri State University–West Plains announces update to campus office locations and enhanced student services one-stop shop

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Arch W. Shaw Writing Center, Business Office, Campus Offices, Cass Hall, Counseling Center, Financial Aid, Hass-Darr, Music Program, Neurodiversity and Autism Center, Registration and Records, Student Life

World Wars and the Ozarks, topic of fourth installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks

2026 July 14 by University Communications

Dr. Jason McCollom will lead the discussion for “World Wars and the Ozarks - Conversation #4 of ‘Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks’ series” starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center.

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

Filed Under: News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks, Dr. Jason McCollom, Garnett Library, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

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