Sixty years ago, on Sept. 16, 1963, 111 area residents walked into West Plains High School to embark on a new educational adventure, taking the first collegiate classes offered locally through the West Plains Residence Center of Southwest Missouri State College. The grassroots idea to establish a college campus locally, which was spearheaded in the state legislature by then … [Read more...] about MSU-WP will celebrate 60th anniversary Sept. 16 with Diamond Jubilee
Join us for Grizzly Welcome Week! We have several events lined up during the first week of fall semester classes that will allow you to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year and connect with fellow students. Schedule of Events Monday, August 21 Grizz's Block Party! Location: Amphitheater; 5 to 8 p.m. Kick off Welcome Week and the new school year with … [Read more...] about Grizzly Welcome Week 2023
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently awarded institutionally-funded scholarships to students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The students were selected from those who applied based on ACT (American College Test) scores, grade point average, standing in their graduating class and leadership shown in the community and in school activities. More … [Read more...] about Recipients of institutional scholarships announced
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2023 spring semester. To qualify for the MSU-WP Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for 12 or more hours are … [Read more...] about 2023 spring semester Chancellor’s List honorees announced
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