Area residents aged 62 and over who would like to take a class at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2026 spring semester can do so under the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program. Senior citizens can register beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the registration and records office in Cass Hall, 515 Cass Ave., in West Plains. Fall semester classes begin … [Read more...] about Senior citizens can register for spring classes beginning Jan. 9
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Jazz Ensemble performed at the Gainesville Lion's Club Dec. 11, for the organization's year-end gala. The event gave an opportunity to provide entertainment to the citizens of Gainesville while showcasing the talents of university students and members of our community. In addition to the Jazz Ensemble, MSU-WP’s Music Program offers … [Read more...] about MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble performs at Gainesville Lion’s Club.
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) officials announced today that Crockett W. Oaks III, associate vice chancellor of business support services, will leave the university to assume the full-time role of executive director of the Lincoln School Project, the historic preservation and cultural engagement organization he and his wife, Tonya, founded in July 2023. Oaks … [Read more...] about Crockett W. Oaks III to depart MSU-West Plains to lead Lincoln School Project as executive director
Twenty-eight high school juniors and seniors participated in the fifth annual welding competition, hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Workforce Development and Community Education office on Dec. 5. The students represented Licking High School, as well as the Piney River Technical Center, Houston; Southern Missouri Technical Institute, West Plains; and … [Read more...] about High School seniors and juniors compete in MSU-WP’s 5th annual welding competition
Dr. Rajiv Thakur, professor of geography, was formally invited by the Government of Kerala, India, to speak at the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025, an international gathering of policymakers, scholars, and urban development leaders. Dr. Thakur served in the high-level policy session titled, "Growth Drivers for Urban Kerala." The invitation recognizes his significant scholarly … [Read more...] about Dr. Thakur speaks at international conference