Classes in technology, publishing, history and political science make up some of the new and unique course offerings planned for the 2020 summer session and fall semester at Missouri State University-West Plains. All summer session classes, which begin June 8, will be offered online. Fall semester classes, which begin Aug. 17, will be offered in online, blended and modified … [Read more...] about Several new, unique classes being offered during summer session, fall semester
Professor BA, Writing, Missouri State University MFA, Writing, Washington University What made you decide to specialize in writing? I see beauty everywhere. I also believe in the creation of beauty; therefore, I specialized in writing as a way to interpret and to express unique life experiences. What was your favorite course in college and why? My favorite course as an … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Frank Priest
Assistant Professor of English BA, English, University of Missouri-Columbia MA English, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro What made you decide to specialize in writing? I always wrote and loved doing it, but it was mostly a hobby. When it came time to go to college, I thought about what I enjoyed and liked, and because I had spent my last two years of high school working … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Leigh Adams
Professor of English BS, History, Drury College MEd, English, Drury College PhD, English, University of Missouri What made you decide to specialize in English? As Robert Frost noted, "My object in living is to unite/ My vocation and my avocation/ As my two eyes make one in sight." In other words, I earned degrees in a subject that I knew I would enjoy studying and thinking … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Phillip Howerton