Wishing our students a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy this time to recharge and make memories with family and friends. #MSUWP

A rainy day won't stop us from welcoming future Grizzlies to our campus for another Red Carpet Day! We are excited to see prospective students from Summersville, Koshkonong, Ava, Hartville, Licking and Dora today. #MSUWP

Fall is our favorite season. 🍂 #MSUWP

Another week, another Red Carpet Day! We are excited to welcome future Grizzlies from Norwood, Houston, Cabool, Bakersfield, Mountain View-Liberty and Lutie to our campus today. #MSUWP

Today and every day, we’re thankful for those who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice and commitment make a lasting difference. 🇺🇸 #MSUWP

Red Carpet Day was success! Thank you to Couch, Mountain Grove, Thayer, Willow Springs schools and other future Grizzlies who came to explore campus with us. 🐻 #MSUWP #GoGrizzlies

It’s Red Carpet Day season! We’re excited to welcome area high schools and future Grizzlies today for tours and a closer look at the academic programs and student opportunities offered on our campus #MSUWP

The MSU Foundation Annual Scholarship Application is open through March 1 for 2026–27. Apply once for hundreds of donor-funded scholarships for #MSUWP students in West Plains and Mountain Grove. #GoGrizzlies bit.ly/43iJEZU

Last week, we welcomed area students in grades seven through 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in education for the 11th annual Missouri Educators for Tomorrow’s Schools (MoETS) Conference on our campus. #MSUWP

Our students never fail to impress at the SGA Halloween Party! #MSUWP

MSU-WP is excited to announce Chad Corley as our new Associate Vice Chancellor of Marketing & Communications, bringing over 20 year of marketing experience to this role. His first day is Monday, Nov. 3. news.wp.missouristate.edu/20…

Thank you to the West Plains Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry for including us in today’s Show-Me Careers Educator Experience!

A well deserved fall break. Enjoy the long weekend, Grizzlies! #MSUWP

Trade the classroom for Costa Rica’s rainforests and beaches! Join MSU-WP’s short-term education abroad program May 13-21, 2026, where you’ll study leatherback sea turtles, tropical ecology, and sustainability in action. Apply by December 1, 2025. news.wp.missouristate.edu/20…

Help Missouri State-West Plains students feel at home while they study far from theirs. Through the Host Family Program, you can make a lasting difference by welcoming a student into your life and offering a friendly face in our community. wp.missouristate.edu/Student…

We are saddened to share that former Chancellor Marvin Looney has passed away. His dedication to education and lasting impact on our university will always be remembered. news.wp.missouristate.edu/20…

Manifesting fall colors on the #FirstDayOfFall! 🍂

Wake up, it's Grizzly Volleyball Game Day! Join us tonight for the Grizzly Club Picnic at 5 p.m. in the West Plains Civic Center to welcome our new Chancellor and teams and stay around until 6:30 p.m. for the first home game of the season for Grizzly Volleyball. #MSUWPGrizzlies

Last week two of our students, Hal Ryan and Rhainnon Lindquist, from the Community Behavioral Health Support program had the opportunity to attend the Missouri Behavioral Health Council conference in Branson and hear from special guest speaker, Rob Lowe.