FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 41 new coronavirus cases; active cases jump to 373
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Lincoln University search committee set to meet as search for new president continues
to meet via Zoom on Thursday, as the search for a new president continues after Jerald Woolfolk announced she would be leaving the position in May.
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MU releases 2021 annual fire safety and security report
The University of Missouri has released its annual fire safety and security report; the report goes back three years.
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Colleges and Universities change their COVID-19 guidelines for the fall semester
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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Some colleges mask back up, as COVID-19 cases surge
Some universities will implement mask mandates, in an effort to combat the rise in cases caused primarily by the Delta variant.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports highest active cases since early January
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Lincoln University forgives student debt with CARES Act funds
The money covers the debts of about 930 students who owe money for semesters from spring 2020 through this summer. The university said in a news release that the move “provides one less worry for students in these current times.”
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Lincoln officially introduces new athletic director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University officially introduced Kevin Wilson as its new athletic director on Monday afternoon. Wilson started his new role as the vice president of advancement, athletics and campus recreation on July 1. He said he’s excited to be a part of the LU community. “Honestly, it’s the family feel,” Wilson said.
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Lincoln University hires new athletic director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University has hired Kevin Wilson as its new athletic director. He’ll also serve as the vice president of advancement and campus recreation. Wilson will replace Dr. John Moseley as athletic director. Moseley was recently promoted to interim president at LU. “I am thrilled that Kevin is joining our team at Lincoln,”
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Lincoln University names interim president
John B. Moseley will head the university on an interim basis, according to a news release.
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Local businesses experience a busy weekend as graduations end
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local businesses have been busier than ever since the pandemic as Lincoln University and The University of Missouri held graduations this weekend. The CDC announced Thursday, that fully vaccinated individuals would no longer be required to wear masks or social distance indoor or outdoors, as the vaccines have been proven to be
Continue Reading Lincoln University president leaving after 2020-2021 school year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The president of Lincoln University has announced she will be leaving at the 2020-2021 school year concludes. President Jerald Woolfolk is the 20th president of the university, and has been serving since June 2018. In a statement, Woolfolk said she has been away from her family for too long, and it’s
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Lincoln hosts first regular season track meet in decades
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln track team hosted its first regular season home meet since the 1980s on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Tigers won 15 events in total. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.
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Lincoln University looking for solutions to enrollment losses
The agenda for Thursday’s 1 p.m. meeting of the Board of Curators Academic/Student Affairs Committee says the committee will discuss actions that can be taken to reverse the trend.
Continue Reading Lincoln University enrollment down 41% over the last 9 years
During the Lincoln University Board of Curators meeting on Tuesday, the school’s governing body said enrollment has declined 41% in the following nine years.
Continue Reading Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days
Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.
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Local highlights and scores: Feb. 25, 2021
Here are the local scores from Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Hickman 24 | Jefferson City 67 FINAL Rock Bridge 53 | Helias 46 FINAL Southern Boone 46 | Blair Oaks 64 FINAL Eldon 44 | Boonville 62 FINAL BOYS HOOPS Macon 95 |
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Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues
Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.
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Lincoln University new home to law enforcement officer training academy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A historically black college in Jefferson City is home to a new law enforcement officer training academy. State leaders granted a one-year probationary training academy license to Lincoln University earlier today. Governor Mike Parson says law enforcement training is critical for Missouri to move forward. Gov. Mike Parson says, “Training is
Continue Reading Lincoln University Board of Curators approves 2021 fiscal budget and COVID-19 relief grants
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University Board of Curators approved the 2021 fiscal $34 million budget, $2 million more than they allocated originally. The board approved the new budget Thursday. The revised budget was due to the change in estimated core and match State Appropriation revenue. The board also approved two Coronavirus Relief Grant Fund
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