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University of Missouri Campus 09-02-2020

Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues

January 13, 2021 3:14 PM Victoria Bragg

Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.

Lincoln University new home to law enforcement officer training academy

December 15, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Lincoln University Board of Curators approves 2021 fiscal budget and COVID-19 relief grants

September 11, 2020 6:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Lincoln University welcomes students back to campus as pandemic continues

August 24, 2020 7:33 PM Connor Hirsch

The university shuts it’s doors for the spring semester to students in late March to protect students and employees from COVID-19. The campus was reopened to students in July.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County logs double-digit COVID-19 increase

August 20, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Health officials warn of increasing spread of COVID-19 as Cole County logs new record

August 7, 2020 12:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

MIAA delays all sports competition until late September

July 20, 2020 3:27 PM Andrew Kauffman

The MIAA announced it will delay all of its sports practices until the week of August 31. Competition won’t begin until at least September 28th. Lincoln University athletic director and men’s basketball coach John Moseley said he supports the decision. “I think it’s the right call,” Moseley said. “I’m glad the league didn’t panic and

Lincoln University curators approve immediate student fee increases

June 11, 2020 5:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Lincoln University Board of Curators approved increases to tuition and room and board during their board meeting on Thursday.

Lincoln University reaches settlement with foundation

June 3, 2020 1:16 PM Matthew Sanders

The former Lincoln University Foundation will retain control over its endowed scholarships under a lawsuit settlement reached last month.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway, Cole counties keep COVID-19 numbers steady

May 14, 2020 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU expects larger freshman enrollment for fall, Lincoln University projects 25% drop

May 6, 2020 5:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.

Lincoln University extends spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

March 11, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University officials said Wednesday that they are extending spring break, making the announcement just hours after University of Missouri officials decided to suspend in-person classes.

Colleges prepare to move to online classes

March 10, 2020 7:48 PM Zach Boetto

Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.

Lincoln University to charge flat-rate tuition starting in fall semester

February 21, 2020 3:55 PM Joe McLean

Undergraduate students at Lincoln University will no longer be charged tuition by credit hour but instead, by semester.

Local highlights and scores: Feb. 15, 2020

February 15, 2020 7:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local highlights and scores from Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS/WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Helias (63) Mid-Buchanan (32) FINAL Fort Hays State (86) Lincoln (55) FINAL Columbia College (60) Lindenwood-Belleville (57) FINAL BOYS/MEN’S BASKETBALL Vashon (63) Hickman (31) FINAL Fort Hays State (74) Lincoln (71)

Lincoln University hosts showcase at Missouri State Capitol

February 12, 2020 3:40 PM Joe McLean

Researchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.

Lincoln University raises annual fundraising goal after surpassing the previous goal

January 9, 2020 5:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

The campaign, which started July 1, 2019, has already raised $1.7 million months before the deadline.

Columbia Public Schools closed Tuesday; Jefferson City to start late

December 16, 2019 2:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Three school districts called off Tuesday classes as another round of snow fell on Mid-Missouri.