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All are invited to the 5th annual Academic Symposium: ‘A Celebration of Student Brilliance’ at Missouri State-West Plains April 30

2026 March 27 by University Communications

Students, faculty and area residents are invited to attend the 5th annual Academic Symposium at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), on Thursday, April 30, with set up starting at 3:30 p.m. This conference-like event will be located across campus, as students will provide oral presentations at 5 p.m. at Melton, Looney, Hass-Darr and Lybyer Halls, while the student … [Read more...] about All are invited to the 5th annual Academic Symposium: ‘A Celebration of Student Brilliance’ at Missouri State-West Plains April 30

Filed Under: Academics, Campus Happenings Blog, Featured, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Academic Symposium, Community, Current Students, International Students, Jessica Banning, Joanna Patillo, Public Affairs Committee

Annual Interscholastic Contest scheduled for April 10

2026 February 18 by University Communications

Plans underway for annual Interscholastic Contest In just a few weeks, high school students from across the region will gather at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) to participate in the annual Interscholastic Contest. Now in its 39th year, the contest is scheduled for April 10 on the MSU-WP campus. Originally established in the early 1980s by university … [Read more...] about Annual Interscholastic Contest scheduled for April 10

Filed Under: Academics, Featured, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Ana Estrella, Community, High School Students, Interscholastic Contest, Jessica Banning, Joanna Patillo, Public Affairs Committee

2026 African American Read In event to feature bestelling book

2026 February 4 by University Communications

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC), in collaboration with the West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and the West Plains Public Library, will host a reading of the national bestseller, “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks,” on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for the 2026 African American Read In … [Read more...] about 2026 African American Read In event to feature bestelling book

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: African American Read In, Community, Garnett Library, Ozarks Heritage Research Center, University and Community event

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

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