Washington University in St. Louis — criticized a decade ago for rock-bottom low-income enrollment — says it has carved out spaces for economically disadvantaged students as part of a new plan to increase need-based aid.
Late last year, the university announced that 21% of its freshmen were Pell eligible, meaning they showed financial need after filling out a federal student aid application, and 17% were the first in their families to attend college.
Currently, Pell-eligible students make up…
Creve Coeur-based metal recycling company Alter Trading Corp., one of the St. Louis region's largest privately held companies, has acquired a Mississippi business's operations.
A Saint Louis University professor writes that geographic crime data released by city police does not match official statistics. That “raises concerns,” he says, “as it may impact the public's perception of crime in the city.”
Peter Clune, who started his career at the company's St. Louis office, stepped down as CEO of Lockton after a four-year run of growth. The multibillion-dollar global insurance brokerage immediately named a successor.
The owner of a suburban office building vacated by a primary tenant during the Covid-19 pandemic is looking to convert the site to residential, in the latest example of a nationwide trend.
The property's owner said it was already a finalist for an $850 million electric vehicle battery plant and has received inquiries from at least 12 different projects.
The head of the high-profile law firm's new office in Chicago helped represent the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles and successfully defended former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens against two felony charges.
The API Innovation Center, the St. Louis-based nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain for pharmaceutical ingredients, has formed a pact with a pharmaceutical standards group.
Goldman Sachs announced Friday that small business funding is expanding to Missouri and State Fair Community College in Sedalia has begun to offer the “in person” part of an education program.
Whether you're a young professional working to reach your next career goal, or a leader interested in developing talent, good mentoring relationships can help you reach your goals. The Business Journal asked several of the mentors for this year's Mentoring Monday event to share advice for making the most of their mentoring relationships.
Hi-Pointe Cannabis, a dispensary that closed earlier this week at 1015 McCausland Ave. in the city’s Hi-Pointe neighborhood, will reopen Friday as Blue Sage Cannabis Deli.
In recent stories reported about the Boeing corporation’s procedures within its manufacturing, procurement and assemblage of some aircraft, there are concerning issues.
According to industry data, St. Louis is performing worse than other top 25 hotel markets in these key areas: occupancy, revenue per room and average daily rate.
The executive director of the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition and the Midwest Health Initiative has announced she'll retire after 20 years of service.
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