Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) proudly conferred an Honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree upon Crockett W. Oaks Jr. during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. A lifelong resident of West Plains, Oaks was recognized for his extraordinary record of service to his community, state and … [Read more...] about Crockett W. Oaks Jr. receives honorary degree at commencement
A total of 290 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2025 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes 264 students who are eligible for associate degrees and 26 who are eligible for certificates. In addition, 103 students will be candidates for graduation from … [Read more...] about 290 students to receive degrees, certificates at commencement May 10
Zora Mulligan to assume leadership role on July 1, 2025. Missouri State University has appointed Zora Mulligan as its next chancellor for the MSU-West Plains campus. Mulligan, who currently serves as the executive vice president of Missouri State, will begin the new role on July 1. “Zora has an impressive record of advancing higher education initiatives throughout … [Read more...] about Missouri State names new West Plains chancellor
Area residents interested in taking classes at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2025 summer session and/or fall semester can now browse through a list of courses online. The complete 2025 summer session/fall semester course listing can be found at WP.MissouriState.edu/Schedule. The schedule includes classes available at the West Plains campus, in … [Read more...] about 2025 summer session, fall semester schedules available
After more than three decades of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025. Lancaster’s career at MSU-WP has spanned multiple roles, each contributing to the growth and success of the campus. He first joined the university in 1990 as a per-course English and … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Lancaster Announces Retirement After More Than 30 Years of Service to Missouri State University-West Plains