Dr. Dennis Lancaster, chancellor of Missouri State University-West Plains, was recognized for his 33 years of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) by MSU System President Richard “Biff” Williams and members of the MSU Board of Governors during a reception June 12 for board members during their meetings in West Plains. Lancaster has served the … [Read more...] about Dennis Lancaster Recognized for his service to MSU-WP
After 33 years of dedicated service to Missouri State University–West Plains, Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Chancellor, will retire this summer. The Friends of the Garnett Library invite the community to a special evening of celebration in his honor. The Retirement Celebration for Dr. Dennis Lancaster will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, at the amphitheater adjacent to … [Read more...] about Community invited to celebrate the retirement of Chancellor Dennis Lancaster
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
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