Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP, has been honored with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was presented on April 2 by officials with the Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE) during a ceremony in Jefferson City recognizing … [Read more...] about Dr. Jason McCollom receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will officially dedicate its new Neurodiversity and Autism Center during a ceremony from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025. University officials, local leaders and supporters of the project will gather to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art, $10.5 million facility. The facility houses the TJ Swift House ASCEND … [Read more...] about MSU-WP to host dedication ceremony April 17 for Neurodiversity and Autism Center
After more than three decades of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025. Lancaster’s career at MSU-WP has spanned multiple roles, each contributing to the growth and success of the campus. He first joined the university in 1990 as a per-course English and … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Lancaster Announces Retirement After More Than 30 Years of Service to Missouri State University-West Plains
All community members are invited to attend the annual state of the university address at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Hass-Darr Hall on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. Missouri State University (MSU) President Richard “Biff” Williams and MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster will give presentations highlighting enrollment, budget and growth in the … [Read more...] about All invited to State of the University address Oct. 3
An update on activities at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting on Sept. 13. The group will gather from noon to 1 p.m. in room 205 of Lybyer Hall, 605 W. Main St., on the MSU-WP campus. Chancellor Dennis Lancaster will present his annual report for the campus and discuss future plans, organizers … [Read more...] about Campus update topic of Sept. 13 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting