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
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
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
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
Elaine Vaughan, West Plains, placed second in the Entrepreneurship Concepts contest at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference June 24-27 in Chicago, Ill. Vaughan, who is a member of Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) PBL chapter, earned the right to compete at nationals after placing first in the state competition this past … [Read more...] about Elaine Vaughan places 2nd at PBL national competition