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OHRC to host “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” May 12

2026 April 28 by University Communications

Ozarks Heritage Research Center Presents: "Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks" by Marcus Allen; Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” May 12

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Floating the Ozarks, Marcus Allen, OHRC, Ozark Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

Area Youth Invited to Attend Grizzly Esports “Ursa Minor” summer camp June 16 – 18.

2026 April 21 by University Communications

Area middle school students are invited to participate in the Grizzly Esports Ursa Minor Summer Camp, set for June 16 –18 on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The camp is hosted by Grizzly Esports coaching staff Nickales Lawson, head coach, and Spencer Spreutels, assistant coach, with support from additional staff and current players, offering … [Read more...] about Area Youth Invited to Attend Grizzly Esports “Ursa Minor” summer camp June 16 – 18.

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Grizzly eSports, Nickales Lawson, Spencer Spreutels, Summer Camps, Ursa Minor

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

Grizzly Baseball program and new sports complex topic of March 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

2026 March 3 by University Communications

Baseball coach, Kadem Tharp.

The March meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, March 13, from noon to 1 pm. The location for this meeting is the Grizzly Bite cafeteria inside Grizzly Lofts, located at 665 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, Mo. Rachel Peterson, Director of Athletics, and Kadem Tharp, Head Baseball Coach, will present about the team and the progress of the new sports … [Read more...] about Grizzly Baseball program and new sports complex topic of March 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

Filed Under: Athletics, Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Friends of the Garnett Library, Grizzly Baseball, Grizzly Bite, Kadem Tharp, Rachel Peterson, Sports Complex

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