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OHRC to host “The Cherokee Nation” Nov. 11

2025 October 13 by University Communications

Officials with Ozark Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation on "The Cherokee Nation,” at 6 p.m. at Garnett Library on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Refreshments provided. Guest speaker, Carol Silvey, emeritus professor of history at MSU-WP, will present the topic about the Cherokee nation from 16th to the 21st … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “The Cherokee Nation” Nov. 11

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

“Cheers to Strong Women” theme of fall fashion show benefitting the Garnett Library

2025 October 10 by University Communications

Garnett Library

Officials with the Kloz Klozet invite everyone to their "Cheers to Strong Women" fashion show and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the West Plains Country Club, 1402 Country Club Dr., in West Plains. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Garnett Library and benefits the Garnett Library at Missouri State University-West Plains. Fashion Show … [Read more...] about “Cheers to Strong Women” theme of fall fashion show benefitting the Garnett Library

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Friends of the Garnett Library, Garnett Library, Kloz Klozet

More than 1,900 students enrolled at Missouri State-West Plains this fall

2025 October 8 by University Communications

A total of 1,997 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). This is an increase of 2.8% from last fall semester. The increases come from continuing, online and dual credit students. “Enrollment is up this fall, with more continuing, online, and dual credit students choosing to learn with us. Students see real value in the … [Read more...] about More than 1,900 students enrolled at Missouri State-West Plains this fall

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: 2025 fall enrollment

Short-term education abroad program to Costa Rica set for summer 2026

2025 October 3 by University Communications

Students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) can learn more about Costa Rica during a short-term education abroad opportunity scheduled for summer 2026. Ana I. Estrella, assistant professor of natural sciences, will lead a group of students on a program to the Central American country May 13-21. They will study tropical ecology in a three-credit-hour course … [Read more...] about Short-term education abroad program to Costa Rica set for summer 2026

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Costa Rica, Costa Rica Study Away 2026, Study Abroad

Student Ambassadors chosen for 2025-2026 academic year

2025 September 30 by University Communications

The student ambassadors pose for a group photo wearing blue polos. The admissions staff and Chancellor Zora Mulligan stand in front of them.

Student Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts. To become an ambassador, students must complete the MSU-WP Foundation Scholarship application and … [Read more...] about Student Ambassadors chosen for 2025-2026 academic year

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Admissions, Student Ambassadors

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