Evangel University's Lisa Tyson: "If we don’t pay attention to our students’ needs and use the tools that are being created, we risk missing out on opportunities to serve this growing population."

Three years ago, students were not meeting in school classrooms. Instead, their spring break continued while a global pandemic raged on, and they either stopped going to school altogether or experienced a new normal in a virtual classroom. Now, studies are emerging showing the impact that this gap in traditional learning has had on students nationwide and what that means for the future labor market.

Kaci Bailey is picked to succeed Amy Eagan, who recently took a job with another school.

SBJ interviews Ozarks Technical Community College's college director of student success.

Studio 3 Dance Academy LLC replaced a longtime restaurant in Chesterfield Village; Dr. Samantha Sellers launched Peaceful Crossings In-Home Pet Euthanasia; and the city of Springfield’s newest fire station began operations.

Voters also decide on new council and board of education members.

Search to replace Tim Cloyd will begin this summer.

University looks to replace Amy Eagan, who exits after three years in the role.

Funds will launch new computer science program.

The Springfield company pens a deal with the school district for the 2023-24 school year.

The property purchase is pending approval of the Proposition S bond issue.

He previously planned to retire from the school this summer.

SBJ interviews Evangel University's director of athletics.

In an effort to provide flexibility to their workers, some area businesses are beginning to offer four-day workweeks.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, insurance, law, municipal and nonprofit.

Tim Cloyd has led the university since 2016.

People from 10 countries and 45 states participate in Giving Day fundraiser.

Urban Studios LLC, a natural light photography studio and pop-up event space, opened; the Missouri State University Foundation became the new owner of event venue The Old Glass Place; and Polk County’s dining scene expanded with the opening of Flat Creek.

Krista Peryer plans to focus on education and her next career path, she says.

The Springfield training school had been in operation for 40 years.