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
The annual report on the Friends of the Garnett Library and an update on the Garnett Library will be the topics of the organization’s meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Friends President Carla Neff will give the annual report on the Friends activities during the past year, and Director of Library … [Read more...] about Annual report, library update topics of May 2 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
Alumni and friends of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are invited to attend a gathering at KC’s Sports Bistro, 409 Washington Ave., prior to the annual Grizzly Homecoming basketball game Feb. 15. The casual, come-and-go celebration is designed for alumni and friends to reconnect and engage with each other, organizers said. “We hope you will stop by between … [Read more...] about Alumni, friends invited to Grizzly Homecoming Gathering
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation about beekeeping at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the OHRC. The center is inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Organizers said the presentation, “The Basics, the Purpose and the Challenges of Beekeeping, will … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation about beekeeping Sept. 10
Name: LaReeca Howell Hometown: Couch, MO Currently Resides: West Plains, MO Occupation: Accounts Payable at Perennial Energy All Degrees and Certificates Received: Associate of Applied Science in Business-Accounting, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2021 Daughters’ support, encouragement led LaReeca Howell to Missouri State University-West Plains and a new … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: LaReeca Howell