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Chancellor’s List honorees announced for 2025 summer semester

2025 September 5 by University Communications

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Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2025 summer semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more hours are … [Read more...] about Chancellor’s List honorees announced for 2025 summer semester

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Mitchell named Director of Facility Operations at MSU-WP

2025 August 27 by University Communications

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Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced Brian Mitchell as the new director of facility operations. Mitchell, a West Plains native, joins MSU-WP after a 34-year career with the City of West Plains, retiring in July as director of transportation. He began in the street department and advanced through several promotions. Mitchell served on the Heart … [Read more...] about Mitchell named Director of Facility Operations at MSU-WP

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Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘Conflict and Consensus in the Ozarks’

2025 August 22 by University Communications

“Conflict and Consensus” is the theme of the 18th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 18-20 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances. Support is provided by the West Plains Council on the Arts … [Read more...] about Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘Conflict and Consensus in the Ozarks’

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Harlin Museum, Ozark Studies Symposium, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts, WPCA

OHRC to host presentation on forgotten schoolhouses Sept. 9

2025 August 22 by University Communications

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on forgotten schoolhouses in the Ozarks at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will be given by acclaimed regional photographer and author Robert A. McCormick, who … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on forgotten schoolhouses Sept. 9

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Garnett Library, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, Presentation

New director hired for ASCEND program

2025 August 22 by University Communications

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are excited to announce that Justin Wade has joined the West Plains campus as its new TJ Swift House ASCEND Program Director at the Neurodiversity and Autism Center. In this role, Wade will focus primarily on promoting the program by reaching out to school districts at transition fairs, special education directors and … [Read more...] about New director hired for ASCEND program

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases Tagged With: ASCEND Program, Justin Wade, MSU-WP, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

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