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MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders

2023 May 12 by University Communications

Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) gathered April 20 for the Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. The annual event recognizes students for a variety of academic and leadership achievements and serves as the installation service for the new Student Government … [Read more...] about MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Awards, Celebration of Leaders, Distinguished Public Affairs Fellow Award, Student Government Association, Student Life

MSU-WP starts collegiate FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter

2023 May 3 by University Communications

A set of hands remove seedlings from a planting tray. In the background is a tower of potting containers.

Area Future Farmers of America (FFA) members who want to continue their affiliation with the agriculture education organization following high school graduation can do so now through a new alumni and supporters chapter at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). University officials recently formed the MSU-West Plains FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter as a collegiate … [Read more...] about MSU-WP starts collegiate FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Dakota Bates, MSU-West Plains FFA Alumni and Supporters, Student Life, Student Organizations

2023 Grizzly Homecoming candidates announced

2023 February 6 by University Communications

On Saturday, Feb. 18, two students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will be crowned the 2023 Homecoming King and Queen. The crowning will take place during halftime ceremonies of the annual homecoming basketball game between the Grizzlies and the Mineral Area College Cardinals from Park Hills. The game will get underway at 7 p.m. in Joe Paul Evans Arena at … [Read more...] about 2023 Grizzly Homecoming candidates announced

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Alumni, Homecoming, Homecoming candidates, Student Life

Students learn coping skills during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

2022 October 14 by Vickie Driskell

Two young men stand on either side of an old pickup truck. Each is hitting the truck with a sledge hammer.

Several activities at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) during the month of September gave students a better awareness of the stressors that can lead to thoughts of suicide. They also gave students some practical coping skills they can use when they or someone they know feels overwhelmed. Lauren Willis, the university’s case manager/counselor, developed the … [Read more...] about Students learn coping skills during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: HOPE, Lauren Willis, Student Life, Student Services, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Hundreds of students participate in Welcome Week activities

2022 September 16 by University Communications

Hundreds of new and returning students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) took full advantage of this year’s Welcome Week activities to make new friends and learn more about the campus. Held during the first week of the fall semester, Welcome Week includes a variety of activities and events designed to bring students together to make new connections and learn … [Read more...] about Hundreds of students participate in Welcome Week activities

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Student Life, Welcome Week

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