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Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Human Resources team is reshaping workplace culture by listening to employees and responding with meaningful support, from providing cooling towels for outdoor staff to offering wellness programs, benefits fairs and professional development. These efforts helped ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ earn a 2025 Best of the ’Burg honor as Best Place to Work (25+ Employees), recognition which reflects ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s goal of creating a collaborative, people-first environment that supports employees and, in turn, strengthens the student experience.
August 27, 2025
Even in the summer heat, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) employees remain dedicated to serving the campus community.
August 08, 2025
Donavan Hoyes, a junior accounting major from Sweet Springs, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary student employees at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Hoyes received the Student Employee of the Year award in the ceremony conducted on April 8 by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Office of Human Resources.
April 09, 2024
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Human Resources team is reshaping workplace culture by listening to employees and responding with meaningful support, from providing cooling towels for outdoor staff to offering wellness programs, benefits fairs and professional development. These efforts helped ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ earn a 2025 Best of the ’Burg honor as Best Place to Work (25+ Employees), recognition which reflects ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s goal of creating a collaborative, people-first environment that supports employees and, in turn, strengthens the student experience.
August 27, 2025
Even in the summer heat, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) employees remain dedicated to serving the campus community.
August 08, 2025
Donavan Hoyes, a junior accounting major from Sweet Springs, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary student employees at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Hoyes received the Student Employee of the Year award in the ceremony conducted on April 8 by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Office of Human Resources.
April 09, 2024
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