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Several students receive TRIO scholarships

2012 April 26 by wpadmin

SEVERAL STUDENTS participating in Missouri State University-West Plains’ federally-funded TRIO Student Support Services program were awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships from program funds. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must be enrolled full time and an active participant in the program, which provides comprehensive academic support services to low income, first generation and disabled college students in an effort to increase their postsecondary educational success. Students selected to receive the scholarships had the highest cumulative grade point averages among all program participants, TRIO Coordinator Karen Ryburn said. Students receiving scholarships include, front row from left, Tamber Weber, Eminence; Connie Womack, Birch Tree; Brian Hite, West Plains; Tiffany Green, Mtn. View; Emily Steelman, Summersville; and Debbie Fox, West Plains. Back row: Macee Smith, Thayer; Tiffany Sullivan, Winona; Elizabeth Kusel, West Plains; Oscar Navarrete, West Plains; Del Davis, Norwood; Kenneth Franke, Thayer; and John Brooks, Dora. Also receiving scholarships were Jennifer Burton, Thayer; Susan Schulz, West Plains; Courtney Sillyman, Bucyrus; and Lee Stone, West Plains. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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Grizzlies sign point guard from Ky.

2012 April 26 by wpadmin

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The coaching staff of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team have added a point guard to the 2012-13 squad. He is 6-foot, 2-inch Desmond Dorsey from Jeffersontown High School in Louisville, Ky. “Desmond will be a great addition to our backcourt,” Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Yancey Walker said.  “He comes from one of the most … [Read more...] about Grizzlies sign point guard from Ky.

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Missouri State-West Plains named 1 of top 120 2-year schools in nation

2012 April 25 by wpadmin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the second consecutive year, Missouri State University-West Plains has been named one of the top 120 two-year colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute Community College Excellence Program and is now eligible to compete for prize money from the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The recognition, announced this week by Aspen … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains named 1 of top 120 2-year schools in nation

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Dr. Scott Roush to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

2012 April 25 by wpadmin

Dr. Scott Roush

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Local physician Dr. Scott Roush will receive this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award during Missouri State University Alumni Association’s annual spring picnic for alumni and friends at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the West Plains Civic Center exhibit hall. The award recognizes a Missouri State University alumnus who has made extraordinary achievements in his … [Read more...] about Dr. Scott Roush to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

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Former Grizzly Basketball player to speak at commencement

2012 April 24 by wpadmin

Scott Roberts

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Former Grizzly Basketball player and current University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) Associate Vice President for Development Scott Roberts will give the keynote address at the Missouri State University-West Plains 2012 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the West Plains Civic Center arena. Roberts said he will discuss seizing opportunities, … [Read more...] about Former Grizzly Basketball player to speak at commencement

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