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
Simmons Bank in West Plains, formerly known as Landmark 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. Bank officials made the final payment of their $25,000 dollar pledge last month, university officials said. The pledge was paid over a … [Read more...] about Simmons Bank makes final payment of pledge for business professorship
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains are seeking nominations for an honorary associate’s degree. The degree will be awarded at the 2020 commencement ceremony in May. It is designed to recognize and honor exceptional men and women who have given a substantial part of their lives to serving others and/or who have distinguished themselves. Conferral of the degree … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for honorary associate’s degree
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