POINT LOOKOUT, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- College of the Ozarks issued the following news release: College of the Ozarks was awarded the Gold Level NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for 2023-2024. The College's athletic program was recognized for its commitment to developing character-driven athletes and elevating the NAIA student-athlete experience. Each year, NAIA level institutions follow the Champions of Character core report to calculate the pursuit of character-driven athl  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: * * * Four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee receive funding through DRA's Strategic Planning Program * * * The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $500,000 to four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in its sixth round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. Funding for this program is made available by the Bipartisan Infrastr  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: By Greg Edwards Three Missouri higher education institutions are working together to modernize the state's manufacturing industry and develop its workforce, with $9.1 million in Missouri's fiscal year 2025 budget being awarded to support their efforts. "Missouri desperately needs more engineering and technical students educated in emerging advanced manufacturing technology to address the shorta  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news release: Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL. Some of the leading organizations in the St. Louis region have been turning to the University of Missouri-St. Louis to provide educational and professional development opportunities for their employee  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Two researchers are joining a national cancer-fighting network in the latest example of Mizzou's dedication to finding a cure. * * * The University of Missouri is a growing hub for cancer researchers. From animal scientists and biologists to immunologists and oncologists, Mizzou is home to a multi-disciplinary team of experts who investigate the building blocks of the disease with the u  more