Articles by Erin Slifka
University Endowments Are About to Strike It Big on the SpaceX IPO
OpenAI Files for IPO
Meta Launches ‘Workforce Academy’ to Train Workers to Build Data Centers
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Their Annual Sudstock Event on June 27
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is excited to announce that Sudstock is back for 2026! Bring the whole family for fun under the sun on Saturday, June 27 at Carthage Municipal Park (521 Robert Ellis […]
Joplin Schools Seeking Vendors for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026: Registration Deadline is June 26
(Joplin, MO) – Organizers of the Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair are seeking local business, food, and crafting vendors to help fill booth spaces at the event, which is scheduled for Friday, […]
City of Joplin Announces Retirement of Longtime I.T. Director
One of the region’s top technology leaders has announced his upcoming retirement. Mark Morris, the City of Joplin’s longtime Director of Information Technology, will retire September 18 after 25 years of service. As the City’s […]
Missouri Southern State University’s Dr. Sarah Hotlzen Named a Finalist for the Award for Courageous Experimentation and Innovation in Management Education
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transformed higher education, Dr. Sarah Holtzen faced a critical decision: ignore a world-changing shift as AI use surged, or begin understanding emerging technology and prepare students for evolving workplace expectations. Her decision to approach the classroom with innovation rather than resistance is now earning national recognition. Dr. Sarah […]
Once on the Brink, U.S. Steel’s Oldest Plant Is Getting a Big Renovation
