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
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are now accepting applications for the Student Services Host Family Program. Implemented in fall 2021, the friendship program helps students become acquainted with the community, supports their experience at MSU-WP and encourages them to take advantage of a wide array of opportunities available in the area by pairing … [Read more...] about Apply now to participate in Host Family Program
To help with the economic challenges many students are currently facing, officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer a gas voucher program beginning this fall. The program is for all degree-seeking students who take at least six credit hours of seated classes and live more than 25 miles away from campus. Students who qualify can receive up to $50 per … [Read more...] about MSU-WP offering gas voucher program beginning this fall
William Cole, Thornfield, is the first student accepted into Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) new ASCEND Program. The ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is designed to help area students with autism transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The program is the first of its kind in this region. It … [Read more...] about Thornfield resident first student accepted into ASCEND Program
Officials with the ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a Preview Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 28 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 W. Main St., in West Plains. ASCEND Program Director Mikala King said the drop-in event is for students, parents, area school counselors and special education teachers, and … [Read more...] about ASCEND Program Preview Day set for June 28