Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and the Missouri State University Foundation Nov. 7 announced a transformational gift from the owners of TJ Swift House, Inc., in West Plains to support the university’s transition program for autistic students. That program, known as the Autism Support Can Empower New Directions (ASCEND) Program, will now be known … [Read more...] about MSU-WP officials announce transformational gift for the TJ Swift House ASCEND Program
When it comes to the Ozarks, perceptions don’t always reflect the truth. Presenters at this year’s Ozarks Studies Symposium shed some light on these differences during the free, three-day event Sept. 19-21 at the West Plains Civic Center. The event opened with a reception Sept. 19 at the civic center for area art teachers whose work was highlighted in an exhibit hosted by … [Read more...] about Ozarks Studies Symposium sheds light on faulty perceptions of the region