The Aspen Institute has named Missouri State University-West Plains as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, … [Read more...] about Aspen Institute names Missouri State-West Plains as a Top 200 U.S. Community College for the 2027 Aspen Prize
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2025 summer semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Vice Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more hours are … [Read more...] about Vice Chancellor’s List honorees announced for 2025 summer semester
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2025 summer semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more hours are … [Read more...] about Chancellor’s List honorees announced for 2025 summer semester
Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced Brian Mitchell as the new director of facility operations. Mitchell, a West Plains native, joins MSU-WP after a 34-year career with the City of West Plains, retiring in July as director of transportation. He began in the street department and advanced through several promotions. Mitchell served on the Heart … [Read more...] about Mitchell named Director of Facility Operations at MSU-WP
After more than three decades of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), Chancellor Dr. Dennis Lancaster has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2025. Lancaster’s career at MSU-WP has spanned multiple roles, each contributing to the growth and success of the campus. He first joined the university in 1990 as a per-course English and … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Lancaster Announces Retirement After More Than 30 Years of Service to Missouri State University-West Plains