When like-minded people come together and pool their resources to address a social or political issue, the course of history can be changed. “The Anatomy of a Movement,” a short-term class scheduled for April 25-28 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), takes a closer look at the history of some of these movements and analyzes their effectiveness, organizers … [Read more...] about Short-term class in April will explore impacts of social, political movements
Dr. Dennis Lancaster is a familiar name and face at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). After serving in a variety of teaching and administrative roles for more than three decades, Lancaster will become the university’s chancellor on Jan. 1, 2022. “We had a number of strong candidates for the chancellor position,” said Jim Baker, chair of the search committee and … [Read more...] about Missouri State University-West Plains names new chancellor
The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus will be fully open by Aug. 13, university officials announced today. In mid-March, the campus closed due to COVID-19, but by Aug. 13, all areas of the campus will be open and ready to welcome on-campus students who will be moving into the residence halls, they said. University officials also are eager to welcome … [Read more...] about MSU-WP announces return to campus plans for fall
Dr. Shirley Lawler is stepping down as chancellor of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) on June 30, 2020, to focus on health issues. Missouri State University President Clif Smart and Lawler made the announcement today, June 10, to MSU-WP faculty and staff in a virtual town hall meeting. “I have had health issues that I have been dealing with for over a year, … [Read more...] about MSU-WP chancellor to step down, citing health reasons