The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 39th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 10 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). With fierce competition from over 450 of the region’s sharpest students, representing 23 schools across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, Thayer soared to … [Read more...] about Thayer takes top honors at 39th annual Interscholastic Contest
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.
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Sen. Brad Hudson will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 commencement ceremony. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the West Plains Civic Center. Hudson took the oath of office Jan. 8, 2025, and represents Missouri’s 33rd Senatorial District. He serves on the … [Read more...] about Missouri Senator Brad Hudson to speak at MSU-WP commencement May 9
Dillon Hargrove has been hired as the sixth head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball program. Hargrove comes from McCook Community College, where he has served as head coach of the men’s basketball program since June 2024. University officials announced the hiring today. It is subject to approval by the Missouri State University Board of … [Read more...] about Dillon Hargrove named new head coach of Grizzly Basketball
The April meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Grizzly Bite cafeteria, inside the Grizzly Lofts at 665 Missouri Avenue. Dr. Angela Totty, Vice Chancellor of Student Services, will be in charge of the program. A few of our graduating students will speak about their campus experience at MSU-West Plains, … [Read more...] about “Meet our Graduates” to be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, April 10.