As students and families prepare for exploring colleges, Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host financial aid nights at area high schools to help them prepare for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Officials at MSU-WP encourage current and prospective students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Visiting area high schools to … [Read more...] about MSU-WP offers financial aid nights at area high schools
Officials with the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) recently celebrated the completion of the university’s first Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program by student Shawna Hammon, who completed the program as a Child Care Development Specialist. The program was a partnership between MSU-WP’s … [Read more...] about MSU-WP student completes pilot registered apprenticeship program
In recent years, microbiologists and healthcare professionals have been looking for ways to counter the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, including research into viruses called bacteriophages, also known as phages. During the 2025-26 academic year, students in Dr. Sharath Rongali’s biology class, at Missouri State-West Plains (MSU-WP), participated in the Howard Hughes … [Read more...] about MSU-WP biology students participate in virology research
In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) more than 60 years ago, campus officials presented Carol Silvey, West Plains, 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. Granvil … [Read more...] about Carol Silvey receives Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award
Dillon Hargrove has been hired as the sixth head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball program. Hargrove comes from McCook Community College, where he has served as head coach of the men’s basketball program since June 2024. University officials announced the hiring today. It is subject to approval by the Missouri State University Board of … [Read more...] about Dillon Hargrove named new head coach of Grizzly Basketball