Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation titled, “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event is free and open to the public. To hear more about this event, residents can … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks” on April 9
The November meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, November 14, from noon to 1 p.m. This meeting will be at the Historic Post Office located at 204 E. Main, West Plains, Missouri. Kathleen Morrissey, president of the West Plains Council on the Arts, and Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP, will present the program … [Read more...] about Semiquincentennial grant topic of Nov. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
“Faculty and staff have always been super supportive!" Name: Corwin Mullins Academic Program: Associate of Arts in General Studies What is your hometown? Thayer, MO Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose Missouri State-West Plains it was close to him and the value I will obtain from a quality education. How would you describe your experience … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Corwin Mullins
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP, has been honored with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was presented on April 2 by officials with the Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE) during a ceremony in Jefferson City recognizing … [Read more...] about Dr. Jason McCollom receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
“Legacies of the Ozarks” is the theme of the 16th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 21-23 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances. Support is provided by the West Plains Council on the Arts … [Read more...] about Ozark Studies Symposium will focus on ‘Legacies of the Ozarks’