Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) gathered April 24 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 … [Read more...] about MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) has been designated as an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications. The designation recognizes MSU-WP as an institution that can serve as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. The Opportunity Colleges and Universities designation is part of a newly developed Student Access and … [Read more...] about MSU-WP named an Opportunity College and University by Carnegie Classifications
The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Athletics and Community Engagement Department will host two lifeguard courses in May at the West Plains Civic Center. The classes are for those who would like to work at the West Plains Civic Center indoor pool or the City of West Plains’ outdoor aquatic center. The courses are set for May 15-16 and May 17-18. They are … [Read more...] about Sign up now for lifeguard classes in May
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) received plenty of help when they planted a dogwood tree on campus Thursday, April 25, in honor of Arbor Day. They were joined by several eighth-grade students from Howell Valley School, who helped dig the hole and place the tree on the north side of Lybyer Hall off Cass Avenue. The tree was purchased from West … [Read more...] about Howell Valley 8th graders help plant tree for Arbor Day
The academic spotlight shone brightly on Thayer High School once again as it claimed overall top honors at the 38th annual Interscholastic Contest held April 11 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). With fierce competition from over 450 of the region’s sharpest students, representing 24 schools across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, Thayer soared to … [Read more...] about Thayer takes top honors at 38th annual Interscholastic Contest