A familiar face has returned to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) to lead its university communications team. Dakota Bates, a 2012 graduate of MSU-WP and a former admission counselor, began his duties as director of university communications Tuesday, May 10. He replaces Ian Camejo, who resigned from the position in January. Bates’ hiring is pending approval by the … [Read more...] about Dakota Bates hired as new director of university communications
Two Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) graduates, Morgan Spoor, Gainesville, and Weston Phipps, Houston, were among six students who received Missouri State University’s 2021-2022 Citizen Scholar Award. The awards were presented Thursday, Dec. 16, by the Missouri State University Board of Governors at the group’s regular meeting in Springfield. Established in … [Read more...] about MSU-WP alumni receive Citizen Scholar Awards
The Missouri State University Office of University Advancement expanded its West Plains team of professionals with the recent hire of two new advancement team members, Elizabeth Smith and Rachel Peterson, and the promotion of one internal candidate, Katie (Davis) Dudden. Each has a strong tie to the West Plains area and offers a depth of experience to benefit the … [Read more...] about MSU Advancement announces new staff in West Plains office
Name: Kody Miller Hometown: West Plains, MO Currently Resides: West Plains, MO Occupation: Owner/Barber, Misfits Barber Co. All Degrees and Certificates Received: AS-Business, Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), 2017; AAS-Entrepreneurship, MSU-WP, 2017. The affordability of MSU-West Plains allowed Kody to stay close to home so he could find his … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Kody Miller
Name: Braylin Shelton Hometown: Salem, MO Currently Resides: Salem, MO All Degrees Received: Associate of Science in Agriculture “MSU-WP offered many scholarship opportunities that made the school extremely affordable for me and allowed me to use my two years of the A+ program.” Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) affordability and small-town atmosphere … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Braylin Shelton