Suggestions for Education near Midtown, Springfield

Dee R. • March 25, 2013The best school to be at, for education.

Drury University • August 25, 2011Look up high to see Drury's signature community spirit on display above the William A. Pitt court. Students, faculty, staff, alumni & community supporters signed the final beam before it was placed.

Drury University • August 14, 2010Head down to the ground level to find the FSC Downunder, a student hangout area that features pool tables, ping pong, flat screen TV, couches & lounge area - perfect for rainy, snowy or just lazy days

J G. • September 21, 2012#surpriseDU: Can you guess what it is? Founders Day, Sept. 25!

DruryAlumni • November 23, 2010Martin Alumni Center is quite lovely! You can always find helpful staff and a friendly atmosphere! We also love seeing and hearing from our Alumni!

Drury University • November 29, 2010The front lobby of the Hammons School of Architecture features gallery space to showcase student work, and a comfortable student lounge for breaks from project work is located on the first floor.

Drury University • August 13, 2010Explore the front lobby display cases and look for Toby the Skeleton. Toby has been at the center of campus pranks since his arrival on campus in 1873. Read more about Toby at the link below.

Drury University • August 18, 2011Step inside Lay Hall to warm up and relax by the beautiful stone fireplace located in the building's comfortable lobby and lounge area. Couches, chairs and lamps make this an ideal study spot.

Drury University • August 31, 2011This Black Walnut tree west of Burnham was planted in 1910, making it the oldest surviving tree on campus. The plaque at the base dedicates the tree to our first president, Nathan Morrison.

Molly K. • December 2, 2011Beware: it's always either unseasonably hot or unseasonably cold in Pearsons. Plan ahead.

Drury University • August 14, 2010Don't be surprised if you hear soft piano music coming from here late at night. Legend has it that the ghost of Clara Thompson often uses her namesake building to play piano into the wee hours.

Drury University • August 23, 2010Springfield's oldest stone structure has plenty of history within its walls, including the original 1906 Chalfant Organ that is still in use today.