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The student ambassadors pose for a group photo wearing blue polos. The admissions staff and Chancellor Zora Mulligan stand in front of them.
Officials from MSU-WP gathered for a photo with Student Ambassadors selected for the 2025-26 academic year. Pictured left to right, front row: Donna Monticelli, Admissions Counselor; Angela Totty, Vice Chancellor of Student Services; Erica Puckett, Assistant Director of Admissions; and Chancellor Zora Mulligan. Second row: Abbi Worley, Admissions Counselor and Melissa Jett, Director of Admissions. Third row: Kennedy Eckley, Vienna; and Raigan Denton, West Plains. Fourth row: Corwin Mullins, Thayer; Elise Keeney, Van Buren; and Gisella Hendricks, Koshkonong. Fifth row: Marissa Ayers, Gatewood; Kiera Vannada, Dora; and Michaela Grannemann, Hermann. Sixth row: Morgan Beukers, West Plains; Jayanna Draper, Plato; and Madison Turner, Republic. Seventh row: Darby Schwien, West Plains; and Aubrey Hull, Bloomfield. Back row: Jack Rutledge, West Plains; and Marshall Breedlove, Plato. (MSU-WP Photo).

Student Ambassadors chosen for 2025-2026 academic year

Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts.

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Student Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts.

To become an ambassador, students must complete the MSU-WP Foundation Scholarship application and undergo an interview. They are selected based on strong academic background, community service and involvement.

Ambassadors include:

  • Morgan Beukers, Raigan Denton, Jack Rutledge, Darby Schwien all of West Plains
  • Jayanna Draper and Marshall Breedlove, both of Plato
  • Corwin Mullins, Thayer
  • Aubrey Hull, Bloomfield
  • Marissa Ayers, Gatewood
  • Michaela Grannemann, Hermann
  • Gisella Hendricks, Koshkonong
  • Kennedy Eckley, Vienna
  • Elise Keeney, Van Buren
  • Kiera Vannada, Dora
  • Madison Turner, Republic

If you are interested in a campus tour or more information about MSU-WP, contact the Admissions Office at (417) 255-7955.