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
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
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
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
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