Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have launched the 2019-2020 Annual Fund campaign to help provide educational opportunities for students at its campuses in West Plains and Mountain Grove. Originally known as the Campus Opportunities Campaign, the program encourages alumni, friends and businesses that have benefitted from Missouri State-West Plains to envision … [Read more...] about University officials launch Annual Fund campaign
Donations from members of the Philanthropic Women for Education (PWE) at Missouri State University-West Plains funded more than $14,000 in student-centered projects in 2019. “We are overwhelmed by the dedication and generosity of the members of the Philanthropic Women for Education,” said Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Shirley Lawler. “Through their collective giving … [Read more...] about PWE donations fund more than $14,000 in student-centered projects
Arvest Bank continued its support of higher education in the Ozarks by donating the final installment of its pledge for Missouri State University-West Plains’ Endowed Professorship of Business. The funds helped university officials raise the minimum $250,000 needed in donations and pledges to endow the university’s third professorship. The professorship has been awarded … [Read more...] about Arvest Bank donates to business professorship
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains more than 55 years ago, campus officials have presented long-time West Plains residents and community leaders Danny and Florence James with the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award. The announcement of this year’s recipients was made during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at the West … [Read more...] about Danny, Florence James receive Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
Officials with the Lelia Heuer Foundation in Springfield recently donated $10,000 to Missouri State University-West Plains to continue funding four scholarships already established at the university. The money will be used for two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships and two $2,500 Lelia Heuer Restricted Current Scholarships for Howell County. The scholarships … [Read more...] about Lelia Heuer Foundation donates $10,000 for scholarships