Washington University Sees Growth in Research Funding
Washington University in St. Louis reports a rise in sponsored research funding this year, with growth concentrated in biomedical and environmental science labs.
Education
Mizzou Launches Expanded AI Curriculum Ahead of Fall Semester
The University of Missouri is rolling out a broader set of artificial intelligence courses this fall, part of a campus-wide push to prepare students across disciplines for an AI-influenced workforce.
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Saint Louis University Opens New Health Sciences Building
Saint Louis University has opened a new facility dedicated to health sciences instruction, adding simulation labs and classroom space for its growing nursing and allied health programs.
UMKC Expands Nursing Program to Address Workforce Shortage
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is increasing enrollment capacity in its nursing school, aiming to help ease a persistent shortage of registered nurses across the Kansas City metro area.
UMSL Cybersecurity Program Deepens Industry Partnerships
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is strengthening ties between its cybersecurity program and regional employers, aiming to give students more hands-on experience before graduation.
Missouri State University Reports Record Enrollment Numbers
Missouri State University in Springfield says it welcomed one of its largest incoming classes in school history this spring, continuing a multi-year enrollment growth trend.
Healthcare
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Missouri Hospitals Turn to AI Tools to Speed Diagnoses
Several Missouri hospital systems are piloting artificial intelligence tools designed to flag abnormal scans and lab results faster, though clinicians stress the technology is meant to assist, not replace, physician judgment.
Community Health Fairs Bring Free Screenings to Missouri Neighborhoods
Free community health fairs are drawing large crowds across Missouri this summer, offering blood pressure checks, diabetes screenings, and basic health education to residents without easy access to routine care.
Telehealth Counseling Gains Ground as Missouri Addresses Mental Wellness Gaps
More Missourians are turning to virtual counseling sessions as providers report telehealth has become a durable, rather than temporary, part of the state's mental health care system.
Missouri's Rural Hospitals Face Mounting Pressure to Stay Open
Financial strain, staffing shortages, and shrinking populations are pushing several rural Missouri hospitals toward difficult decisions about which services they can still afford to offer.
Freeman Health System Expands Emergency Department in Joplin
Freeman Health System has completed an expansion of its Joplin emergency department, adding treatment bays and a dedicated fast-track area for lower-acuity cases.
Business Leaders
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Springfield Financial Firm Builds Trust One Small Business at a Time
Terrence Whitlock-Adeyemi built Queen City Trust Advisors into a fast-growing financial services firm by focusing exclusively on Springfield-area small business owners underserved by larger banks.
Independence Entrepreneur Powers Rural Missouri With Community Solar
Josephine Marchetti-Lund built Truman Ridge Solar around a subscription model that lets rural Missouri residents access solar power without installing panels on their own property.
St. Charles Retailer Revives Historic Storefronts With a Modern Twist
Harold Bettencourt III has turned Main Street Provisioners Co. into a multi-storefront retail presence on South Main Street by blending historic preservation with modern retail operations.
Cape Girardeau Entrepreneur Automates Grain Handling for Family Farms
Adelina Prosser-Kimathi's River Bend Grain Robotics builds affordable automated grain handling systems designed for small and mid-sized Missouri farms.
Kansas City Developer Reimagines Vacant Lots as Neighborhood Anchors
Marcus Okonkwo-Reyes and his firm, Crossroads Renewal Partners, are converting long-vacant Kansas City lots into mixed-use developments built around neighborhood input.
Finance & Economy
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Community Banks Report Solid Earnings Amid Rate Uncertainty
Missouri's community and regional banks posted generally solid quarterly results, even as executives caution that interest rate uncertainty continues to complicate lending and deposit strategy.
Mississippi River Barge Traffic Rebounds After Drought-Hit Season
Barge traffic along Missouri's stretch of the Mississippi River has recovered after low water levels disrupted shipping in recent years, offering relief to grain shippers and river-dependent industries.
Cattle Prices Climb as Missouri Ranchers Rebuild Herds
Strong cattle prices are encouraging Missouri ranchers to expand herds after years of drought-driven liquidation, though high input costs are tempering the pace of the rebuild.
Branson Tourism Economy Rebounds With Record Summer Bookings
Branson's tourism-dependent economy is posting some of its strongest booking numbers in years, giving a boost to the Ozarks region's hospitality workforce and small business owners.
Construction Sector Grows on Data Center and Warehouse Demand
Missouri's construction industry is benefiting from a wave of data center and warehouse projects, even as contractors navigate rising material costs and ongoing labor shortages.
Beauty & Wellness
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St. Charles Day Spa Puts Customer Experience Ahead of Treatment Menus
Willow & Stone Day Spa in historic St. Charles has built its reputation less on exotic treatments and more on a front-desk philosophy that treats every guest interaction as part of the service.
Branson Wellness Retreats Draw a New Kind of Visitor to the Ozarks
Beyond its theaters and lakefront attractions, Branson is cultivating a growing wellness tourism niche anchored by retreat programs like Ozark Hollow Retreat's weekend reset packages.
Joplin Fitness Program Helps Older Adults Redefine Healthy Aging
Evergreen Movement Studio in Joplin has built a specialized fitness and mobility program for older adults that focuses on balance, strength, and independence rather than weight loss.
Westport Yoga Studio Grows by Leaning Into Community, Not Just Class Schedules
Rooted Sun Yoga in Westport has expanded twice in three years by treating its studio as a gathering place first and a fitness business second.
Lee's Summit Employers Invest in On-Site Wellness Programs
A growing number of Lee's Summit businesses are bringing massage therapists, meditation coaches, and fitness instructors directly into the workplace to address rising employee burnout.