Columbia College 2021 graduates get a COVID-19 safe commencement at Mizzou Arena
Columbia College will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday, with over 350 graduates participating.
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Missouri public schools and colleges gearing up for in-person graduations
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.
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Growing number of colleges require coronavirus vaccine to attend
One of the first schools to announce mandatory vaccination for students was Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, effective this fall.
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Columbia College to hold graduation at Mizzou Arena
A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.
Continue Reading Columbia College hosting virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2021 graduates
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
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No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools
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.
Continue Reading Veterans United Foundation gives $25,000 gift to Columbia College
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
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Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays
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.
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Columbia College president leaving to be with family in New York
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.
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Columbia College cruises past Kansas Christian
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.
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Columbia College gifted collection of photos by world-renowned photographer Bruce Davidson
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
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 19, 2020
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)
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President Trump tests positive for COVID-19 how does it affect his campaign?
The president’s campaign manager postponed all future campaign events with the Trump family on Friday.
Continue Reading Columbia College to observe “Juneteenth” as official college holiday
Columbia College will also create a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Center
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Local highlights and scores: Sept. 15, 2020
Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Hickman (5) Battle (7) FINAL St. Francis Borgia (0) Tolton (3) FINAL Blair Oaks (1) Helias (2) FINAL Jefferson City (0) Rock Bridge (10) FINAL Moberly (1) Fulton (5) FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER
Continue Reading Columbia College offering students a ‘highly flexible’ fall schedule
Columbia College plans on having students back on campus under a new model brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
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CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone
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Moberly Area Community College stops in-person classes
Moberly Area Community College said Friday it will suspend in-person classes until spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the latest Mid-Missouri higher education institution to make the decision.
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Colleges prepare to move to online classes
Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.
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