In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) over 60 years ago, campus officials presented William W. “Bill” Shaw, Birch Tree, with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award during Saturday’s commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The award, named in honor of the campus’ founder, the late Missouri State Rep. … [Read more...] about William ‘Bill’ Shaw receives Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
Margaret Keister, former manager of Brill Title Company in West Plains, received an honorary Associate of Arts in General Studies degree from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The honorary degree was presented by Chancellor Dennis Lancaster during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11, at the West Plains Civic Center. This is the 13th year an honorary degree … [Read more...] about Margaret Keister receives honorary degree at commencement
A total of 250 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the 2024 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the West Plains Civic Center. This includes students receiving associate degrees and certificates. In addition, 97 students will be eligible to receive degrees from Missouri State University-Springfield … [Read more...] about 250 students to receive degrees, certificates at commencement May 11
Nicklaus Martin, a 2015 graduate of Missouri State University-West Plains and sound designer with Source Sound, Inc., in Springfield, will give the keynote address at the campus’ 2024 commencement ceremony. The event begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the West Plains Civic Center arena. The Thayer native will discuss the useful things he learned about navigating life as a … [Read more...] about Alumnus Nicklaus Martin to speak at commencement
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 resident and community leader the late Laurel Thompson with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipient was made during Saturday’s MSU-WP commencement ceremony by MSU-WP … [Read more...] about Laurel Thompson honored with MSU-WP’s Founder’s Award