Arvest Bank continued its support of higher education in the Ozarks by donating the final installment of its pledge for Missouri State University-West Plains’ Endowed Professorship of Business. The funds helped university officials raise the minimum $250,000 needed in donations and pledges to endow the university’s third professorship. The professorship has been awarded … [Read more...] about Arvest Bank donates to business professorship
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
Officials with the Lelia Heuer Foundation in Springfield recently donated $10,000 to Missouri State University-West Plains to continue funding four scholarships already established at the university. The money will be used for two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships and two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships for Howell County. The scholarships … [Read more...] about Lelia Heuer Foundation donates $10,000 for scholarships
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains are seeking nominations for an honorary associate’s degree. The degree will be awarded at the 2019 commencement ceremony in May. It is designed to recognize and honor exceptional men and women who have given a substantial part of their lives to serving others and/or who have distinguished themselves. Conferral of the … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for honorary associate’s degree
Heather Kamps has been named the new director of development at Missouri State University-West Plains. Kamps has been the director of the West Plains office of Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District since 2008. She will begin her duties with the university on Nov. 14. University officials noted her appointment is pending approval by the Missouri State University Board of … [Read more...] about Heather Kamps named new director of development