Area residents aged 62 and over who would like to take a class at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2024 fall semester can do so under the Senior Citizen Fee Waiver Program. Senior citizens can register beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 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 fall classes beginning Aug. 16
For several years, scientists and physicians have warned about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in treating bacterial illnesses and disease. Some students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are participating in a national research project to help combat that threat. The students are enrolled in the human genetics and general biology classes of Dr. … [Read more...] about MSU-WP students participating in national research project on antibiotic resistance
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will preview the documentary “Ozark Karst Dramas” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. The free event will take place at the OHRC inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. Light refreshments will be served. The documentary, produced by journalist Denise Henderson … [Read more...] about OHRC to preview documentary on karst topography Aug. 13
Area residents interested in flying drones commercially can attend a workshop at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Aug. 5-7 to help them prepare for the FAA certification exam. The workshop is set for 5 to 8:30 p.m. each day at the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 West Main St., in West Plains. Residents must pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam to fly drones … [Read more...] about FAA remote pilot exam workshop set for Aug. 5-7
Fifty-two students participated in the week-long Summer Scholars Academy June 24-28 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Participants from Alton, Koshkonong, Mtn. View, Thayer, West Plains, Willow Springs and Mammoth Spring, Ark., attended the event. More about the academy Summer Scholars Academy is an academic enrichment opportunity that offers fifth through … [Read more...] about More than 50 area students attend Summer Scholars Academy