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Spring semester and summer session 2027 semester schedules available online

2026 November 4 by University Communications

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Area residents interested in taking classes at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2027 spring semester and summer session semesters can now browse through a list of courses online.  The complete 2027 spring semester and summer session course listings can be found at WP.MissouriState.edu/Schedule. The schedule includes classes available at the West … [Read more...] about Spring semester and summer session 2027 semester schedules available online

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: current student registration, MSU-WP, new student registration, online registration, Registration, Regular Registration

Innovative Center for Rural Health Opens on West Plains Campus

2026 October 30 by University Communications

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Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI) leaders have collaborated with colleagues on Missouri State University’s Springfield and West Plains campuses to open an innovative new center focused on public health issues in rural Missouri. The Ozarks Public Health Institute’s Center for Rural Health will be housed on the West Plains campus, offering faculty, staff and students … [Read more...] about Innovative Center for Rural Health Opens on West Plains Campus

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MSU-WP student completes pilot registered apprenticeship program

2026 October 19 by University Communications

Shawna Hammon and Trevor Cressman pose for a group photo in front of the Ozark Action, Inc. sign with Ozark Action employees Holly Tucker and Angie Kinder

Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently celebrated the completion of the university’s first Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program by student Shawna Hammon, who completed the program as a Child Care Development Specialist. The program was a partnership between MSU-WP’s … [Read more...] about MSU-WP student completes pilot registered apprenticeship program

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Apprenticeships, MSU-WP, Office of Workforce Development and Community Education, Ozark Action, Trevor Cressman, Workforce Development and Community Education

Missouri State University-West Plains Mountain Grove campus moving location

2026 September 28 by Drew Clark

After more than 20 years, the Mountain Grove location of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) is moving to Faurot Hall, home of the Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station. Since 1995, MSU-WP has been meeting educational needs in Mountain Grove and the surrounding communities. For the first decade, MSU-WP offered programs at Fruit Experiment Station’s … [Read more...] about Missouri State University-West Plains Mountain Grove campus moving location

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Faurot Hall, Missouri State-West Plains Mountain Grove, Mountain Grove

Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens’

2026 September 10 by University Communications

“The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens” is the theme of the 19th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 17-19 at the West Plains Civic Center and Garnett Library on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. Hosted by MSU-WP, the event celebrates various aspects of culture and history of the Ozarks through a variety of presentations and … [Read more...] about Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘The Missouri Ozarks: Through a 250-Year Lens’

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: academics, Jason McCollom, OHRC, Ozarks Studies Symposium

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