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Apply now to participate in Host Family Program

2024 August 9 by University Communications

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are once again accepting applications for the Student Services Host Family Program. Implemented in fall 2021, this 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 … [Read more...] about Apply now to participate in Host Family Program

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Host Family Program, Student Services

TJ Swift House ASCEND Program fees waived for 2 years

2024 February 23 by University Communications

Area students eligible for the TJ Swift House ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will not have to pay the program fee for the next two academic years. Mikala King, director of the program, said the fees for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years will be covered with funds from a $1.5 million grant from U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for … [Read more...] about TJ Swift House ASCEND Program fees waived for 2 years

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Student Services, TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

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

Apply now to participate in Host Family Program

2022 August 9 by University Communications

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

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Community, Student Life, Student Services

MSU-WP offering gas voucher program beginning this fall

2022 July 19 by University Communications

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

Filed Under: Featured, News Releases Tagged With: Financial Aid, Gas Voucher Program, Student Services, University Advancement

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