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Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political

7 months 3 weeks ago
When six Southern public university systems this summer formed a new accreditation agency, the move shook the national evaluation model that higher education has relied on for decades. The news wasn’t unexpected: It arrived a few months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in April overhauling the nation’s accreditation system by, among other […]
Robbie Sequeira

ARTEAST Event to Showcase Local Artists Across the Region

7 months 3 weeks ago
RIVERBEND - Community members have the opportunity to engage with local artists in their studios as part of ARTEAST. From 12–6 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23, 2025, you can travel throughout the Riverbend region to visit almost 50 artists and view their work. Sponsored by the Edwardsville Arts Center and partners, the ARTEAST experience aims to connect artists and community members and inspire creation. “We are an art stronghold. That was the whole goal behind bringing ARTEAST back,&rdquo

Missouri tops national averages for veteran-owned business prevalence, revenue

7 months 3 weeks ago
Missouri exceeds the national average for revenue earned by veteran-owned businesses as well as the prevalence of these businesses. A business is considered veteran-owned if a military veteran owns 51% or more of its stock or equity. Luke Dietterle, University of Missouri Extension specialist, released a report in October detailing the state of veterans in […]
Bella Zielinski