A mixed bag of enrollment figures is reported by higher-ed officials.

The funds are earmarked for a new workforce training facility in Christian County.

The centerpiece of Evangel University’s Here. Now. capital campaign, which has raised $18 million toward its $22 million goal for new construction on campus, the Valor Center, is starting to rise on the west side of the university’s grounds.

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An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

The community college's Center for Workforce Development has been renamed as Sherry Coker leaves her employer of nearly two decades.

The eight-figure donation will go toward a new "front porch" to campus, officials say.

Workforce and economic development are among the goals.

Roughly $1.5 million in upgrades are planned for the team’s original home field.

Executive Vice President Zora Mulligan is interviewed by SBJ Editorial Vice President Eric Olson for 12 People You Need to Know event.

Evangel University's Michael Tenneson: "While many people find themselves working in health care without college degrees, the opportunities for helping people in significant ways, job security, developing diverse skill sets, on-the-job advancement, an emphasis on cooperative teams and appealing opportunities to satisfy one’s curiosity make strong the link between higher education and health care."

Five companies receive grants for seven projects.

Lunch Buddy heads to Branson and Bolivar.

The Springfield university is placed on probation for failing to properly certify eligibility for some student-athletes, the collegiate association announces.

The funding from the Missouri Technology Corp. is designed to boost physical resources available to local businesses.

Clif Smart is recognized for overachievement, board chair says, citing an academic realignment plan.

Health clinic care at the Bolivar school campus starts with the 2023-24 academic year. 

SBJ's 2023 Economic Growth Series documents the fifth year of survey data collected from area business leaders in an effort to provide valuable insights that might better guide local business decision-making.

Springfield-based Baptist Bible Fellowship International is developing a 30-acre campus west of the Sunshine Street and West Bypass intersection.

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