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MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders

2026 April 27 by University Communications

Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) gathered April 23 for the Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The annual event recognizes students for a variety of academic and leadership achievements and serves as the installation service for the new Student Government … [Read more...] about MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Aubrey Hull, Celebration of Leaders, Coy Crites, Elden Vierzba, Gisella Hendricks, Jerry Trick, Kaydyn Bond, Kaylynn Sites, Marissa Ayers, Max Bittle, McKinley Satterfield, Paden Cole, Raigan Denton, Sam Stockle, SGA, SGA President, SGA Vice President, Student Life, Victoria Antia, Wayne Cahoj

Thayer takes top honors at 39th annual Interscholastic Contest

2026 April 22 by University Communications

Group photo of Thayer High school Interscholastic Contest contestants

The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 39th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 10 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). With fierce competition from over 450 of the region’s sharpest students, representing 23 schools across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, Thayer soared to … [Read more...] about Thayer takes top honors at 39th annual Interscholastic Contest

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Interscholastic Contest, MSUWP, MSUWP Interscholastic Contest

Missouri Senator Brad Hudson to speak at MSU-WP commencement May 9

2026 April 17 by University Communications

Senator Brad Hudson

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Sen. Brad Hudson will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 commencement ceremony. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the West Plains Civic Center. Hudson took the oath of office Jan. 8, 2025, and represents Missouri’s 33rd Senatorial District. He serves on the … [Read more...] about Missouri Senator Brad Hudson to speak at MSU-WP commencement May 9

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OHRC to host “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on April 9

2026 April 2 by University Communications

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event is free and open to the public. To hear more about this event, residents can … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on April 9

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Dr. Jason McCollom, Garnett Library, Missouri Arts Council, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

All are invited to the 5th annual Academic Symposium: ‘A Celebration of Student Brilliance’ at Missouri State-West Plains April 30

2026 March 27 by University Communications

Students, faculty and area residents are invited to attend the 5th annual Academic Symposium at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), on Thursday, April 30, with set up starting at 3:30 p.m. This conference-like event will be located across campus, as students will provide oral presentations at 5 p.m. at Melton, Looney, Hass-Darr and Lybyer Halls, while the student … [Read more...] about All are invited to the 5th annual Academic Symposium: ‘A Celebration of Student Brilliance’ at Missouri State-West Plains April 30

Filed Under: Academics, Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Academic Symposium, Community, Current Students, International Students, Jessica Banning, Joanna Patillo, Public Affairs Committee

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