Missouri State University-West Plains

06/24/2026

Our team has been hard at work to get Drago Hall ready to house the Veterinary Technician Program! Registration for the program is open now. 🐶👩‍⚕️

06/23/2026

A sweet treat to celebrate summer and the people who make our campus great!

Faculty and staff were treated to an ice cream social as a token of appreciation for their hard work, dedication and commitment to our students and community.

06/19/2026

Campus offices on the West Plains and Mountain Grove campuses are closed today Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Jason McCollom, associate professor of history and department chair of arts, humanities and social sciences, on receiving the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs!

The award recognizes employees who demonstrate ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement. McCollom was honored for his work with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center and Ozarks Studies Symposium.

06/16/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Week! Some of our faculty and staff took advantage of the nice weather and took a group photo to celebrate.

06/13/2026

Dasha Russell has been appointed as the Dean of Career and Technical Education.

She will oversee the agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, and technology programs.

The dean of career and technical education oversees agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, and technology programs.

06/12/2026

What a week of Summer Scholars Academy! 🌞

From hands-on STEAM projects and engaging classes to games, teamwork, and new friendships, Summer Scholars Academy was packed with learning and fun. Thanks to all of our high school summer scholars for making this summer experience a success.

06/12/2026