When it comes to the Ozarks, perceptions don’t always reflect the truth. Presenters at this year’s Ozarks Studies Symposium shed some light on these differences during the free, three-day event Sept. 19-21 at the West Plains Civic Center. The event opened with a reception Sept. 19 at the civic center for area art teachers whose work was highlighted in an exhibit hosted by … [Read more...] about Ozarks Studies Symposium sheds light on faulty perceptions of the region
How can internal combustion engines be made more eco-friendly? Colby Bain of West Plains hopes to help researchers at the University of Alabama (UA) find an answer to that question this summer. The freshman pre-engineering student at Missouri State University-West Plains has been selected to participate in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for … [Read more...] about Colby Bain selected for NSF summer research program in Alabama
Students in the health information technology (HIT) program at Missouri State University-West Plains celebrated Health Information Professionals Week March 24-30. The students hosted a variety of activities designed to bring awareness to the program and the careers available to its graduates. They conducted a campus-wide toilet paper collection for area food banks and … [Read more...] about Students celebrate Health Information Professionals Week