Winners for the 21st annual Art Around Town exhibit have been chosen, organizers announced today. The annual event, held in April, featured two- and three-dimensional artwork created by area elementary and middle school students from 11 area school districts. The exhibit was sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) University/Community Programs … [Read more...] about Art Around Town winners 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 residents and community leaders Sunie Pace and the late Terry L. “Bo” Pace with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipients was made during Saturday’s MSU-WP commencement … [Read more...] about Sunie, Terry L. “Bo” Pace receive Founder’s Award
Area businessman Mike Ennis received an honorary Associate of Applied Science degree Saturday, May 21, 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 Lancaster at the West Plains Civic Center. This is the 11th year an honorary degree has been bestowed by … [Read more...] about Mike Ennis receives honorary degree at commencement
Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) gathered May 5 for the Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The annual event recognizes students for a variety of academic and leadership achievements and serves as the installation service for the new Student Government … [Read more...] about MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders
Applications are now being accepted for the new ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is designed to help area students with autism transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The program, which is the first of its kind in this region, offers … [Read more...] about Applications now being accepted for ASCEND Program