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
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) received plenty of help when they planted a dogwood tree on campus Thursday, April 25, in honor of Arbor Day. They were joined by several eighth-grade students from Howell Valley School, who helped dig the hole and place the tree on the north side of Lybyer Hall off Cass Avenue. The tree was purchased from West … [Read more...] about Howell Valley 8th graders help plant tree for Arbor Day
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently received an $8,500 grant from the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Program offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The funds are part of the 2024-2025 grant cycle, university officials said. The TRIM Grant Program is a competitive cost-share grant program administered by the local … [Read more...] about MSU-WP receives TRIM Grant from MDC
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently received an $11,000 grant from the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Program offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The TRIM Grant Program is a competitive cost-share grant program administered by the local MDC office. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $11,000. The cost-share grants … [Read more...] about MSU-WP receives TRIM Grant from MDC
Several faculty and staff at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) celebrated Arbor Day April 29 by planting a magnolia tree on the north side of the Lybyer Technology Center. Physical Plant Supervisor Ron Hensley discussed the history and significance of Arbor Day and the importance of trees to the environment. Those attending also were given a silver maple seedling … [Read more...] about Faculty, staff plant tree for Arbor Day