A small group of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) faculty and staff gathered in the Garnett Library recently to sift through a collection of old documents, maps and books about the Ozarks and its residents. Their task? To determine what pieces to include in the new Ozarks Heritage Resource Center (OHRC). Years in the making, the OHRC will house an archive of … [Read more...] about New center will house historical, cultural materials about the Ozarks
Name: David Howell Hometown: Koshkonong, MO Currently Resides: West Plains, MO Occupation: Registered Nurse All Degrees and Certificates Received: High School Diploma, Oregon-Howell R-3 School, 1990; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), South Central Career Center, 2000; Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Missouri State University-West Plains, 2020 “I cannot think … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: David Howell
Name: Patricia Figueiredo Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Currently Resides: Minneola, Florida Occupation: Volleyball Coordinator and Coach, Montverde Academy All Degrees Received: Associate of Arts-General Studies, MSU-WP, 2010; Bachelor of Science-Economics with minor in business, Florida State University, 2012; Master of Leadership and Communication, University … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Patricia “Paty” Figueiredo
Name: Roselidah Obunaga Hometown: Kakamega, Kenya Currently Resides: Savannah, GA Occupation: Head Volleyball Coach, Savannah State University All Degrees Received: AA General Studies, MSU-WP, 2004; BS Business Administration (minor in Communication), 2006; MS Public Service Administration, University of Evansville, 2011 Roselidah Obunaga’s experience at … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Roselidah Obunaga
When you ask nursing students what drew them to the profession, more often than not they say they wanted to find a career that would allow them to help their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has given nursing students, including those in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the perfect opportunity to do just … [Read more...] about Nursing students put skills to use at area vaccination clinics