Twenty-five years ago, Missouri State University began offering the Teacher Education Completion Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), giving area residents who wanted to become elementary teachers a local pathway to achieve their dream. A quarter century later, that program continues to be one of the largest and most successful programs offered by … [Read more...] about Teacher Education Completion Program celebrates 25 years at MSU-WP
Students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) can learn more about Costa Rica during a short-term education abroad opportunity scheduled for summer 2025. Ana I. Estrella, assistant professor of natural sciences, will lead a group of students on a program to the Central American country May 15-23. They will study tropical ecology in a three-credit-hour course … [Read more...] about Short-term education abroad program to Costa Rica set for summer 2025
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation about beekeeping at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the OHRC. The center is inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Organizers said the presentation, “The Basics, the Purpose and the Challenges of Beekeeping, will … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation about beekeeping Sept. 10
For several years, scientists and physicians have warned about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in treating bacterial illnesses and disease. Some students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are participating in a national research project to help combat that threat. The students are enrolled in the human genetics and general biology classes of Dr. … [Read more...] about MSU-WP students participating in national research project on antibiotic resistance
Name: LaReeca Howell Hometown: Couch, MO Currently Resides: West Plains, MO Occupation: Accounts Payable at Perennial Energy All Degrees and Certificates Received: Associate of Applied Science in Business-Accounting, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2021 Daughters’ support, encouragement led LaReeca Howell to Missouri State University-West Plains and a new … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: LaReeca Howell