Long-time university supporter William W. “Bill Shaw, right, Birch Tree, received the prestigious Granvil Vaughan Founder’s Award during Saturday’s Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) commencement ceremonies at the West Plains Civic Center. Above, Shaw receives the award from MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster. (MSU-WP photo)
West Plains, Mo. – In the spirit of those who established Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) over 60 years ago, campus officials presented William W.…