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Former Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellors M.O. Looney, Fred Marty, Kent Thomas and current Chancellor Drew Bennett discuss the important role that community supporters and the Grizzly Booster Club play in securing the future for Grizzly Athletics.

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Largest scholarship gift to Foundation to benefit West Plains students
Largest scholarship gift to Foundation to benefit West Plains students
Missouri State University-West Plains students will soon benefit from the largest gift in the campus' history -- a $4 million gift that will endow and expand the Corps of Opportunity program and two athletics scholarships.
Gohn Hall Groundbreaking
Gohn Hall Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking ceremony for Gohn Hall expansion. Once completed, Gohn Hall will house the bachelor's and master's programs offered by the Missouri State University Outreach Program.
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  • Official Printed Schedule
    Official Printed Schedule Summer and Fall 2011
    Official Printed Schedule for the Summer and Fall 2012 semesters.
  • Housing Options
    Housing Options
    Check out the many on-campus and off-campus housing options for students.
  • Kids' College 2012
    Kids' College 2012
    July 9th-12th
    Registration begins May 1st and runs thru June 8th. Sessions begin at Noon July 9th.
  • GOAL Program
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    Great Opportunities for Adult Learners - One night a week x Two years = Associate's degree

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  • PBL Student Recognized: In the attached ...
    PBL Student Recognized: In the attached photo, Barbara Nyden gives Linh Gipson her Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) sash for the May 19 commencement ceremony in recognition of Linh’s PBL accomplishments. Linh has been very active in the Phi Beta Lambda organization. She has been an officer and in 2010 she placed second in the Public Speaking event at the PBL state conference, qualifying her for nationals. She went to Nashville with Ms. Nyden for the national competition.
    7 hours ago • 3 comments • 4 people like this • West Plains Facebook
  • We Are Not All 5’4″
    May 14 at 3:02 p.m.West Plains Student Journals
    It all started when I was in kindergarten…when most kids were losing a first tooth, I was losing my first teeth and growing what seemed like an inch a day. Every school picture I have, guess where you can find me? … Continue reading
  • It's finals week for the 2012 spring semester! Good luck, students!
    May 14 at 10:16 a.m. • 5 people like this • West Plains Facebook
  • 2012 Dean's Merit Awards
    May 14 at 10:11 a.m. • 1 person likes this • West Plains Facebook
    Associate Professor of Business David White, ...
    Associate Professor of Business David White, right, received the Meritorious Accomplishment in Community Services Award from Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Christopher Dyer.
  • Gohn Hall Construction
    May 14 at 9:32 a.m. • 4 people like this • West Plains Facebook
    Construction on Gohn Hall continues. Keep up ...
    Construction on Gohn Hall continues. Keep up to date on its progress through the live feed at [ visit link ]
  • Graduates, don't forget commencement practice, Friday, May 18th, 1-3 PM in the West Plains Civic Center Arena.
    May 14 at 8:01 a.m.West Plains Twitter
  • Spring 2012 finals begin Monday, May 14th.
    May 11 at 8:01 a.m.West Plains Twitter
  • Spring book buyback begins 9 AM, Friday, May 11th at Drago College Store.
    May 9 at 4:01 p.m.West Plains Twitter
  • 2011-2012 Theater & Events Survey 1st run
    www.surveymonkey.com
    The 2011-2012 University/Community Programs survey is underway to help determine programming and events for the future. Your input is very important to us, even if you didn’t attend an event this year, we would appreciate you filling out our online survey. [ visit link ]
  • Grizzlies sign ‘blue collar forward’ from St. Louis area
    May 8 at 10:03 a.m.West Plains News
    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The coaching staff of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team have added a “blue collar forward” to the 2012-13 squad.  He is 6-foot, 5-inch BJ McLaughlin of Hazelwood Central High School in the greater St. Louis area. “BJ is the blue collar forward we have been looking for,” Head [...]
  • Grizzlies sign ‘big man’ from Ind.
    May 1 at 12:10 p.m.West Plains News
    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The coaching staff of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team have added a “big man” to the 2012-13 squad. He is 6-foot, 8-inch Ed Seay from Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Ind. “I am happy to add Ed Seay to the Grizzly Basketball family,” Head Coach Yancey Walker said.  [...]
  • Celebration of Leaders 2012- Red Carpet
    April 26 at 2:46 p.m. • 1 comment • 4 people like this • West Plains Facebook
  • Celebration of Leaders 2012- Awards
    April 26 at 2:39 p.m. • 3 people like this • West Plains Facebook
    NJCAA Region 16 All Region Awards- Abby ...
    NJCAA Region 16 All Region Awards- Abby Hanger, Nathane Simniok, Candyce Alexander, Gage Wooten, Aerielle Edwards, Magda Zietek
  • "Art Around Town" continues through April ...
    "Art Around Town" continues through April 30th on the Mezzaine at the West Plains Civic Center. Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m and weekends 1 - 5 p.m. The exhibit is artwork by K-8th grades and the competion winners are displayed with ribbons. This sunflower pictured is the "Best of Show" winner, a 5th grader from Richards school who used all recycled materials.