Dedication of former Benton Avenue AME church follows renovation.

Facility serves as ‘front porch’ to southeast part of campus.

More than 80% of respondents support increasing teacher pay.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, education, healthcare, nonprofit and utilities.

Thunder Thrift ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Sept. 25.

Nearly $90K provides technology outreach for middle, high school students.

University reported 26,917 students in fall classes.

Sept. 25 event will honor former Benton Avenue AME Church.

The five-year commitment is designed to assist engineering students.

Springfield NEA president says educators need protected time to prepare lessons.

Sept. 29 event in Springfield is among three planned across the state.

More than 50 speakers will discuss the need for connectedness.

Springfield Public Schools educators applied for funds to enhance learning.

Over the past decade, Rachel Munday’s name has become synonymous with the Efactory, the rapidly evolving business incubator and resource hub at Missouri State University.

Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing opened four years ago.

Of survey respondents, 49% say economy should be top priority of state leaders.

Project creates ‘front porch’ to campus, gathering space for community.

Initial three-year contract with HR supplier starts mid-October.

Credit union establishes co-branded debit card, financial education program.