Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on “Slavery in Northern Arkansas: A Forgotten History” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation will feature historian and researcher Vincent S. Anderson of Mountain … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on slavery in northern Arkansas on June 10
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded donor-funded scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to students beginning the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program this spring through the LPN-to-RN Bridge Program. The students were selected based on criteria established by the donors of the scholarships, university … [Read more...] about Recipients of MSU Foundation nursing scholarships at MSU-WP announced
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) proudly conferred an Honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree upon Crockett W. Oaks Jr. during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. A lifelong resident of West Plains, Oaks was recognized for his extraordinary record of service to his community, state and … [Read more...] about Crockett W. Oaks Jr. receives honorary degree at commencement
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) over 60 years ago, campus officials presented John and Dixie Williams, West Plains, with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award during Saturday’s commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The award, named in honor of the campus’ founder, the late Missouri State Rep. … [Read more...] about John, Dixie Williams receive Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
A total of 290 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2025 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes 264 students who are eligible for associate degrees and 26 who are eligible for certificates. In addition, 103 students will be candidates for graduation from … [Read more...] about 290 students to receive degrees, certificates at commencement May 10