University officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) have announced the appointment of Dasha Russell as dean of career and technical education. The dean of career and technical education oversees agriculture, business, computer science, engineering, and technology programs. Russell’s responsibilities will include faculty and department head recruitment and … [Read more...] about Russell named Dean of Career and Technical Education at MSU-WP
"Being able to juggle all of this, and still be able to make the chancellors list every semester, has really showed me that if you really want something, you can make it happen." Name: Hannah Smith Academic Program: Associate of Science in Agriculture What is your hometown? Alton, MO Why did you choose to attend MSU-WP? I can follow my passion of agriculture while still … [Read more...] about First Gen Student Spotlight: Hannah Smith
The first program begins Feb. 20. Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer three new agriculture workshops beginning Feb. 20 at the Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center, 605 West Main St., in West Plains. Each of the three-hour non-credit workshops showcases a different way to challenge traditional farming and agricultural methods of production, university … [Read more...] about MSU-WP to offer three new agriculture workshops
“My experience (at Missouri State-West Plains) can be described as one filled with new experiences and meeting all kinds of new people.” Academic Program: Agriculture Education Hometown: West Plains, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? I chose Missouri State-West Plains because it gave me the opportunity to get a degree while staying … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Kaylynn Newberry
First-generation students enrolling at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will receive additional support in their educational efforts thanks to a Title III cooperative grant project with MSU in Springfield. The $2.6 million grant, recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, will help the campuses continue to build support systems for retaining these … [Read more...] about MSU-WP receives grant to support first-generation students