Area residents interested in a career in welding can begin registering now for the MIG Welding workshop at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The free, 20-hour intensive training workshop will be 4 to 8 p.m. each day June 26-30. It will be offered through the Terry L. “Bo” Pace Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Program in the Terry L. “Bo” Pace … [Read more...] about Register now for MIG welding workshop
Archives for May 2023
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) nearly 60 years ago, campus officials have presented long-time West Plains resident and community leader the late Laurel Thompson with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipient was made during Saturday’s MSU-WP commencement ceremony by MSU-WP … [Read more...] about Laurel Thompson honored with MSU-WP’s Founder’s Award
Historian, entrepreneur and former Missouri State Highway Patrol Chief Telecommunications Engineer Robert Louis “Lou” Wehmer received an honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree Saturday, May 20, from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The honorary degree was presented during the university’s annual commencement ceremony by MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis … [Read more...] about Lou Wehmer receives honorary degree at commencement
Name: Kendra Smith Academic Program: Associates of Applied Science in Child and Family Development What is your hometown? West Plains, MO. Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose MSU-West Plains because it is local, and I knew they had a good child and family development program. How would you describe your experience here? My overall experience at … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Kendra Smith
A total of 272 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2023 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 20, at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes students receiving associate degrees and certificates. In addition, 72 students will be eligible to receive degrees from Missouri State University-Springfield … [Read more...] about 272 to receive degrees, certificates at commencement Saturday