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Activities update presented by Chancellor Mulligan

2025 September 8 by University Communications

Garnett Library

Officials with the Friends of the Garnett Library will discuss an update of activities at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) on Sept. 12, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Chancellor Zora Mulligan will present an annual report for the campus and discuss future plans. Cost of the lunch is $10, payable at the … [Read more...] about Activities update presented by Chancellor Mulligan

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Alumni, Chancellor Mulligan, Community, Faculty, Friends of the Garnett Library, Garnett Staff

MSU-WP hosts 65 middle schoolers for Summer Scholars Academy

2025 July 29 by University Communications

A group photo of the middle school Summer Scholars Academy students.

Sixty-five middle school students from across south-central Missouri participated in Missouri State University–West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Summer Scholars Academy June 23–27. More about the program Throughout the week, students engaged in a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, including hands-on classes in healthcare, crime scene … [Read more...] about MSU-WP hosts 65 middle schoolers for Summer Scholars Academy

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Community, Office of Workforce Development and Community Education, Summer Scholars Academy, Trevor Cressman

Good turnout for first ever Summer Scholars Academy for high schoolers

2025 June 27 by University Communications

Eighteen students participated in Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Summer Scholars Academy for high schoolers June 9-11. The students participated in several STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, including plant propagation, painting, jazz and music theory, veterinary technology, theater, game development, healthcare, poetry, and … [Read more...] about Good turnout for first ever Summer Scholars Academy for high schoolers

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Community, Summer Scholars Academy, Trevor Cressman, Workforce Development and Community Education

OHRC to host presentation on the Ozarks Regional Commission July 15

2025 June 23 by University Communications

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on the Ozarks Regional Commission for economic development at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The presentation by historian Joe Hutchison, Evening Shade, Arkansas, discusses the … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on the Ozarks Regional Commission July 15

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Community, Joe Hutchison, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, Rebekah McKinney

Community invited to celebrate the retirement of Chancellor Dennis Lancaster

2025 June 5 by University Communications

Dennis Lancaster poses for headshot photo in front of gray backdrop

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

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, Community, Friends of the Garnett Library, Retirement

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