Local Colleges
New officers Tim Francka and Dr. Melissa Gourley were elected by the Missouri State University Board of Governors.
The Missouri State University Board of Governors elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 18.Tim Francka, Bolivar, was elected chair. Dr. Melissa Gourley, Mountain Grove, was elected vice chair.Francka is the administrative director of long-term care for Citizens Memorial Health Care...
Katie Jarrett
Mountain Grove High School Class of 2024 graduate Katie Jarrett has been named co-captain of the Crowder College Lady Roughrider cross country team. She is the daughter of Aaron and Brandi Jarrett, of Mountain Grove.
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded institutionally-funded scholarships to students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The students were selected from those who applied based on ACT (American College Test) scores, grade point average, standing in their...
Macie Tate, Mansfield, loads DNA samples into the agarose gel used in testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
For several years, scientists and physicians have warned about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in treating bacterial illnesses and disease. Some students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are participating in a national research project to help combat that threat.The...
Area residents interested in flying drones commercially can attend a workshop at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Aug. 5-7 to help them prepare for the FAA certification exam.The workshop is set for 5-8:30 p.m. each day at the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 West Main St., in West...
Several local students earned either Vice Chancellor’s list honors or Chancellor’s list honors for their academic work during the 2024 spring 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...