Twenty-eight students participated in the first ever Summer Scholars Academy at Missouri State University-West Plains. The four-day program, which ran from July 29 through Aug. 1, gave sixth through eighth graders a chance to take hands-on classes with a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) emphasis. “Students learned mathematical concepts like graph … [Read more...] about 28 attend 1st Summer Scholars Academy
Engineering, game design and mathematics are just some of the classes students can take at Missouri State University-West Plains’ Summer Scholars Academy July 29 through Aug. 1. The academy, for area sixth through eighth grade students, will meet from 8 a.m. to noon each day, organizers said. In addition to classes that emphasize science, technology, engineering and … [Read more...] about Engineering, game design, math classes part of Summer Scholars Academy
Area residents needing to increase their employability skills to meet the demands of today’s manufacturing industries are encouraged to attend the “Technology Showcase @ GOCAT” between 4 and 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT), 395 Jackie D. Garrett Ave., in West Plains. Sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains, … [Read more...] about Technology Showcase set for Aug. 1 at GOCAT
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains more than 55 years ago, campus officials have presented long-time West Plains residents and community leaders Danny and Florence James with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipients was made during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at the West … [Read more...] about Danny, Florence James receive Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
Long-time West Plains businessman Clarence “Porky” Barber received an honorary Associate of Applied Science degree Saturday, May 18, during Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center arena. This is the ninth year an honorary degree has been bestowed by the university. It is designed to recognize extraordinary individuals who … [Read more...] about Clarence Barber receives honorary degree at commencement