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John, Dixie Williams receive Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award

2025 May 12 by University Communications

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

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Awards, Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, Commencement, Community, Granvil Vaughan Founder's Award, John and Dixie Williams

Annual report, library update topics of May 2 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting

2025 April 10 by University Communications

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

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

FAA remote pilot exam workshop set for April 21-23

2025 April 9 by University Communications

Area residents interested in flying drones commercially can attend a workshop at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) April 21-23 to help them prepare for the FAA certification exam. The workshop, offered by the office of workforce development and community education, is set for 5 to 8:30 p.m. each day in room 213 of Lybyer Hall, 605 West Main St., in West … [Read more...] about FAA remote pilot exam workshop set for April 21-23

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Community, FAA Remote Pilot Exam Course, Office of Workforce Development and Community Education

Dedication ceremony for Wulff-Risner Agriculture Science Center postponed

2025 April 1 by University Communications

Due to forecasted inclement weather this week, the dedication ceremony for Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Wulff-Risner Agriculture Science Center has been postponed. The ceremony was to take place Friday afternoon at the center, 911 Creamery Road. A new date for the event will be announced later, organizers said. More about the event and center The … [Read more...] about Dedication ceremony for Wulff-Risner Agriculture Science Center postponed

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Community, Dedication, University Advancement, Wulff-Risner Agriculture Science Center

Global sustainability topic of April 29 presentation

2025 March 28 by University Communications

Global sustainability and the role that science and technology policy plays in it will be the topic of discussion April 29 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The presentation will begin at 3 p.m. in Melton Hall Room 115 on the MSU-WP campus. It is free and open to all, organizers said. Dr. Rajiv Thakur, professor of geography in MSU-WP’s Department of … [Read more...] about Global sustainability topic of April 29 presentation

Filed Under: Academics, News Releases Tagged With: Community, Dr. Rajiv Thakur, Faculty, Global Sustainability

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