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World Wars and the Ozarks, topic of fourth installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks

2026 July 14 by University Communications

Dr. Jason McCollom will lead the discussion for “World Wars and the Ozarks - Conversation #4 of ‘Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks’ series” starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center.

World Wars and the Ozarks is the topic for the fourth installment of “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” conversation series. Free to attend and open to the public, this event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event will be … [Read more...] about World Wars and the Ozarks, topic of fourth installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks, Dr. Jason McCollom, Garnett Library, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

MSU-WP biology students participate in virology research

2026 July 9 by Amanda Collins

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

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Biology, Dr. Sharath Rongali, Microbiolo, MSU-WP, MSUWP, SEA-PHAGES, Seaphages

Missouri State University-West Plains taken off accreditation probation status by the Higher Learning Commission

2026 July 1 by University Communications

Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has been taken off accreditation probation status by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).  HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets rigorous standards of quality and integrity in its educational programs and services. “This marks an important milestone for our university. It reflects our strength as a vibrant … [Read more...] about Missouri State University-West Plains taken off accreditation probation status by the Higher Learning Commission

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OHRC will host a presentation about the 2022 wildfire that burned half of Wooldridge, Missouri

2026 June 24 by University Communications

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at OHRC, located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will be given by Tim Scherrer. Free and … [Read more...] about OHRC will host a presentation about the 2022 wildfire that burned half of Wooldridge, Missouri

Filed Under: Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Garnett Library, Missouri Humanities, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

Russell named Dean of Career and Technical Education at MSU-WP

2026 June 12 by University Communications

Dasha Russell poses for a photo in front of a staircase

University officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced the appointment of Dasha Russell as dean of career and technical education. The dean of career and technical education oversees agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, and technology programs. Russell’s responsibilities will include faculty and department head recruitment and … [Read more...] about Russell named Dean of Career and Technical Education at MSU-WP

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Academic Affairs, academics, agriculture, Business, Career and Technical Education, Computer Science, Dasha Russell, Engineering, Michael Orf, Technology

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