Editor’s note: Non-traditional students sometimes face a set of unique challenges when they embark on the journey to obtain a college degree. Amanda Collins, a graduate of both Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and Missouri State University-Springfield, knows those challenges well. In her column “My Non-Traditional Path to Success” on this page, she is sharing her … [Read more...] about Attending College for the First Time
One of the most fundamental skills for any education is the ability to write. Thanks to a significant gift from the Arch W. Shaw Foundation, the writing center at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will help students successfully hone those skills for years to come. University officials recognized the gift during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony at 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about University officials dedicate writing center to Arch W. Shaw Foundation