A total of 1,997 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). This is an increase of 2.8% from last fall semester. The increases come from continuing, online and dual credit students. “Enrollment is up this fall, with more continuing, online, and dual credit students choosing to learn with us. Students see real value in the … [Read more...] about More than 1,900 students enrolled at Missouri State-West Plains this fall
Students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) can learn more about Costa Rica during a short-term education abroad opportunity scheduled for summer 2026. Ana I. Estrella, assistant professor of natural sciences, will lead a group of students on a program to the Central American country May 13-21. They will study tropical ecology in a three-credit-hour course … [Read more...] about Short-term education abroad program to Costa Rica set for summer 2026
Sometimes financial challenges get in the way of finishing your college degree. The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) created the Finish Line Degree Completion Grant to help students cross that final hurdle and earn their diploma. What is the Finish Line Grant? The Finish Line Degree Completion Grant provides up to $1,500 in financial support for Missouri … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Finances Stop You: The Finish Line Degree Completion Grant
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 … [Read more...] about Student Ambassadors chosen for 2025-2026 academic year
Members of the campus community at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are mourning the passing of former chancellor Dr. Marvin O. Looney. Looney, who served as chancellor from 1991 to 1998, passed away Monday, September 29, at the age of 97. “From his time as a student on the Springfield campus to his eight-year tenure at MSU-WP, Dr. Looney made a difference … [Read more...] about Former Chancellor Dr. Marvin Looney remembered at MSU-WP