The community bid a fond retirement to Springfield Business Journal founder Dianne Elizabeth Osis on Jan. 13 at downtown’s Old Glass Place. Osis, above, with current SBJ publisher and daughter Jennifer Jackson, started the state’s first business journal in 1980. She will remain on the publication’s board of directors.

SBJ photo by WES HAMILTON

As the first day of the spring semester commenced at Missouri State University, President Clif Smart met with reporters inside Carrington Hall following Gov. Eric Greitens’ announced plans to cut higher education funding. The university will use its reserve funds to cover the $6.3 million withheld, but tuition increases could be coming if further

SBJ photo by GEOFF PICKLE

As the first day of the spring semester commenced at Missouri State University, President Clif Smart met with reporters inside Carrington Hall following Gov. Eric Greitens’ announced plans to cut higher education funding. The university will use its reserve funds to cover the $6.3 million withheld, but tuition increases could be coming if further

SBJ photo by GEOFF PICKLE

Drury University’s 18th president, Tim Cloyd, took the stage Jan. 17 as the guest for Springfield Business Journal’s 12 People You Need to Know series. Cloyd aims to position the private school as a boutique institution with his sights set on strategically growing revenue and enrollment.

SBJ photo by WES HAMILTON