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Recipients of Missouri State University Foundation nursing scholarships at MSU-WP announced

2026 January 9 by University Communications

nursing students work with an instructor in the simulation lab

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded nursing scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students enrolled in the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program for the current academic year. The list below includes the names of students who have accepted the scholarships as of Dec. 7, 2025. The … [Read more...] about Recipients of Missouri State University Foundation nursing scholarships at MSU-WP announced

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Donor Funded Scholarships, Institutional Scholarships, Missouri state foundation, MSU Foundation, Nursing, Nursing Program, Scholarships

Giant Map of Missouri brought hands-on learning experience

2026 January 5 by University Communications

Students, faculty and staff celebrated Geography Awareness week Nov. 17-21, which included geographical issues, both local and global and introduced students to career paths in geography, geographic information systems, urban planning, disaster management, and environmental science. During the event, MSU-WP hosted a 17x21-square-foot map of Missouri in Hass-Darr Hall. The … [Read more...] about Giant Map of Missouri brought hands-on learning experience

Filed Under: Academics, Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Dr. Rajiv Thakur, Geography Awareness Week, Giant Map of Missouri

OHRC to host “Tom Henke: Faith, Family, Friends and Baseball” Jan. 20

2026 January 5 by University Communications

Biographer David Jerome will give presentation, "Tom Henke: Faith, Family, Friends, and Baseball" at 6:00 p.m. at the Garnett Library on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This event is sponsored by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center. Refreshments provided. Jerome will provide an overview about Tom Henke, an exceptional yet underrated former professional baseball player from … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “Tom Henke: Faith, Family, Friends and Baseball” Jan. 20

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Garnett Library, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, Presentation

Senior citizens can register for spring classes beginning Jan. 9

2026 January 5 by University Communications

Area residents aged 62 and over who would like to take a class at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2026 spring semester can do so under the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program. Senior citizens can register beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the registration and records office in Cass Hall, 515 Cass Ave., in West Plains. Fall semester classes begin … [Read more...] about Senior citizens can register for spring classes beginning Jan. 9

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program, senior citizen registration, Senior citizens, spring registration

MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble performs at Gainesville Lion’s Club.

2025 December 19 by University Communications

Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Jazz Ensemble performed at the Gainesville Lion's Club Dec. 11, for the organization's year-end gala. The event gave an opportunity to provide entertainment to the citizens of Gainesville while showcasing the talents of university students and members of our community. In addition to the Jazz Ensemble, MSU-WP’s Music Program offers … [Read more...] about MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble performs at Gainesville Lion’s Club.

Filed Under: News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Jazz Ensemble, Music Program, Rocky Long

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