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
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
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
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, “A Road Trip into America’s Hidden Heart” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Free and open to all, this event is sponsored by the OHRC, Missouri … [Read more...] about OHRC to host Emmy Award-winning writer on Tuesday, Aug. 25
In recent years, microbiologists and healthcare professionals have been looking for ways to counter the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, including research into viruses called bacteriophages, also known as phages. During the 2025-26 academic year, students in Dr. Sharath Rongali’s biology class, at Missouri State-West Plains (MSU-WP), participated in the Howard Hughes … [Read more...] about MSU-WP biology students participate in virology research