Job descriptionIn my role, I oversee diversity and inclusion and community initiatives for Veterans United Home Loans. Why you are passionate about your jobVeterans United’s diversity and inclusion program was custom-made for the VU culture. When we create programs, we get to dream up and implement ideas that work with the culture of the company. […]
Half a million Missourians do not have a high school education. Unexpected pregnancies, sicknesses in the family, financial difficulties, or a variety of other reasons push thousands of high schoolers forego their education. As these teenagers move into adulthood, the lack of a degree often puts them behind the curve in the employment market and
Way back in January, long before the coronavirus became the yardstick by which everything legislative was measured, the majority of Republicans in Jefferson City had two must-do items on their agenda. One, of course, was to pass a budget. The second was to create a new ballot question that would undo Missouri Constitutional Amendment 1
QuarkWorks QuarkWorks began as a dream of three MU grad school students — Bryan Pratte and his two friends Brett and Brandon. “We were interested in building something,” Bryan says. They began making video games, but after some time, found their way into building apps for Silicon Valley startups. About nine years ago, they created
QuarkWorks QuarkWorks began as a dream of three MU grad school students — Bryan Pratte and his two friends Brett and Brandon. “We were interested in building something,” Bryan says. They began making video games, but after some time, found their way into building apps for Silicon Valley startups. About nine years ago, they created
Giving Back U.S. Cellular Donates Tablets to Organization As part of U.S. Cellular’s ongoing commitment to local communities, the company has donated Samsung tablets to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri. Tyree, Dashawn, and Jaden of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri were three among 18 to receive a tablet to help keep
How did you meet? Tony: At the greatest university in the country that I like to call home — the University of Missouri. What was your first date? Jaime: Dinner at Murry’s. It remains a favorite after getting engaged there 13-plus years ago. What do you admire most about your partner? T: I wanted to
Most Columbians start their work day by grabbing their keys as they head out the door. However, when Ben Voeller heads out the door, he calls for a 12-year-old chocolate-colored border collie named Lacey. Though Columbia is a thriving city, many farmers live in the countryside on the edges of city limits. Ben is one
QuarkWorks QuarkWorks began as a dream of three MU grad school students — Bryan Pratte and his two friends Brett and Brandon. “We were interested in building something,” Bryan says. They began making video games, but after some time, found their way into building apps for Silicon Valley startups. About nine years ago, they created
