Assistant Professor of Biology BS Biochemistry, AVN College, India MS Biotechnology, Andhra University, India Ph.D. Baylor University, Waco, Texas Subject area(s): General Biology, Human Genetics and Non-Majors Biology What made you decide to specialize in Biology? I was fascinated by science from a very young age. I decided to follow my … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Sharath Rongoli
Associate Professor of Economics Ph.D. University of Oregon B.S. Eastern Michigan University What made you decide to specialize in economics and mathematics? I have always enjoyed learning mathematics. As a working student, economics fit my schedule much better than other fields that are complementary to mathematics because it didn’t require laboratory work. My interest … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Edward Birdyshaw
Dr. Brenda Smith, assistant professor of child and family development at Missouri State University-West Plains, has been given Missouri State University’s 2020 Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award. Described as “a quiet force of leadership and community betterment,” Smith’s multifaceted volunteerism affects change throughout the West Plains area from children and … [Read more...] about Brenda Smith receives community service award from MSU
Several faculty members were recognized for receiving promotions and/or tenure during the past year at Missouri State University-West Plains at the university’s Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 24 at the West Plains Civic Center. Faculty receiving promotions included: Dr. Joseph "Kip" Rugutt, Professor of Chemistry Tresa Ryan, Assistant Professor of Health … [Read more...] about Faculty receive promotion, tenure at Employee Recognition Luncheon
The first official event at Missouri State University-West Plains’ new amphitheater took place Sept. 6 when faculty and staff gathered at the new outdoor venue for a “Welcome Back” rally to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. “It is fitting that our faculty and staff were the first to ‘experience’ the amphitheater and envision what type of activities can be held … [Read more...] about University opens amphitheater with faculty, staff event