Officials with the ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invite all to attend their open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 W. Main St., in West Plains. The drop-in event, which will take place in Lybyer Room 101, will give area residents an opportunity to learn more about the program for autistic students … [Read more...] about All invited to attend ASCEND Program open house
The ASCEND Program will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11. The group will meet in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King will give the presentation, organizers said. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program topic of Nov. 11 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
The ASCEND Program will be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14. The group will meet in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King will give the presentation, organizers said. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program topic of Oct. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
William Cole, Thornfield, is the first student accepted into Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) new ASCEND Program. 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 is the first of its kind in this region. It … [Read more...] about Thornfield resident first student accepted into ASCEND Program
Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) ASCEND Program received a significant boost from the state Thursday when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation earmarking $7.5 million in capital funding for a facility to house the program, which supports students with autism. “We are thrilled to receive this funding for our new ASCEND Program, and we sincerely thank … [Read more...] about $7.5 million in state appropriations approved for facility to house ASCEND Program