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Columbia College appoints 18th President

September 27, 2021 8:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia College Board of Trustees unanimously named David Russell the college’s 18th president Friday.

Columbia College returns in-person with COVID-19 precautions in place

August 30, 2021 4:37 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College students start class Monday in-person and the school has put COVID-19 precautions in place. Masks As of Aug. 9 masks are required indoors for all students, staff, and faculty regardless of vaccination status. There are some exceptions to the mask policy, including when people are alone in a work space

Colleges and Universities change their COVID-19 guidelines for the fall semester

August 3, 2021 11:42 AM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Interim President of Columbia College Dr. David Russell has issued a mask mandate while in campus buildings to start on Monday. An email to the Columbia College community said regardless of vaccination status, a mask mandate will go into effect on Aug. 9 for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The only

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Local universities, colleges not requiring coronavirus vaccination for the fall semester

July 20, 2021 11:58 AM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri is asking students to begin their vaccination plan if they have not done so already. Students that have received their vaccine elsewhere will be able to receive their second shot in Columbia if necessary no matter what type of vaccination.

Columbia College celebrates launch of Nadria Wright memorial scholarship

July 14, 2021 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Nearly two years after Nadria Wright tragically lost her life, Columbia College is celebrating the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Columbia College and other organizations to form Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship

July 6, 2021 9:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College, along with other organizations will launch the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship. The Battle High School alum was killed in in September 2019 shooting when she was a freshman nursing student at Columbia College. “Nadria was a tenacious young woman full of hopes and dreams and she made an

Columbia College 2021 graduates get a COVID-19 safe commencement at Mizzou Arena

May 1, 2021 5:38 AM Ben Fein

Columbia College will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday, with over 350 graduates participating.

Socially distanced graduation at Rock Bridge

Missouri public schools and colleges gearing up for in-person graduations

April 21, 2021 11:46 AM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College each plan to hold graduation events in-person this spring after the pandemic pushed those events into the summer or online entirely last year.

Growing number of colleges require coronavirus vaccine to attend

April 14, 2021 11:51 AM Meghan Drakas

One of the first schools to announce mandatory vaccination for students was Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, effective this fall.

Columbia College to hold graduation at Mizzou Arena

March 12, 2021 11:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.

Columbia College hosting virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2021 graduates

February 16, 2021 9:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone

No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools

December 23, 2020 11:41 AM Molly Stawinoga

Educators are included in Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, which is the next in line. As of right now, there are no plans to require teachers or staff to get vaccinated.

Veterans United Foundation gives $25,000 gift to Columbia College

December 18, 2020 6:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Veterans United Foundation gave Columbia College a $25,000 gift today to benefit military student community on campus. The donation will help the Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee House, home of the Ousley Family Veterans Center, and formally names the Veterans United Foundation Patio. The Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee House will serve

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.

Columbia College president leaving to be with family in New York

November 18, 2020 1:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Columbia College cruises past Kansas Christian

November 16, 2020 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia College men’s basketball team beat Kansas Christian 80-53 on Monday night at the Southwell Complex. Tony Burks and Jack Fritsche each had a team-high 17 points. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.

Columbia College gifted collection of photos by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson

October 22, 2020 8:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An anonymous donor recently gifted a collection of more than 360 photos taken by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson to Columbia College, with an appraised value of $1.2 million according to Penelope Dixon and Associates of New York. “This is truly a landmark gift for our institution, and we appreciate the generous donation

Local highlights and scores: Oct. 19, 2020

October 19, 2020 10:20 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local scores from Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS SOCCER Southern Boone (2) Tolton (0) FINAL Smith-Cotton (3) Battle (0) FINAL HS VOLLEYBALL Helias (0) Rock Bridge (3) FINAL NAIA VOLLEYBALL Harris-Stowe State University (0) Columbia College (3)

President Trump tests positive for COVID-19 how does it affect his campaign?

October 2, 2020 1:42 PM Riane Cleveland

The president’s campaign manager postponed all future campaign events with the Trump family on Friday.

Columbia College to observe “Juneteenth” as official college holiday

September 16, 2020 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia College will also create a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Center