As students graduate, experts say employers’ hiring projections significantly lower than fall
May is when thousands of students across the country will graduate from universities, including here in Columbia.
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Jefferson City School District hires four new assistant principals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced in a Friday press release that it has hired several new assistant principals for next school year. L. Steven Barnes — current Morgan County R-2 School superintendent — will be a new assistant principal for Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Cory Walk — current in-school suspension
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Osage Beach police identify ‘person of interest’ in school threat investigation
Osage Beach police said Friday that they’ve identified a minor as a “person of interest” in the investigation into a shooting threat against the School of the Osage that led to classes being held online.
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University of Missouri to hold several graduation ceremonies for class of 2023
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) After this weekend, thousands of Mizzou students will begin their next new chapter in their journey as spring commencements get underway at the University of Missouri. The university says 6,019 students will be awarded degrees and honorary awards will be given to an accomplished orthopedic surgeon and a philanthropist. This year alone, there
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School of the Osage to have online classes until Tuesday after threats
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) School of the Osage will not have in-person classes until Tuesday after two threats were made to the district within 24 hours. This comes after the district held classes virtually Thursday because of those threats. According to the director of communications for the School of the Osage district, classes are being held virtually in
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State announces mobile safety alert application for schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state announced in a Wednesday press release that public and charter schools in Missouri can begin signing up for a state-funded mobile emergency alerting app. The Missouri Department of Public Safety has funding available for an emergency alert application to be available for public and charter schools across the state, according to
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CPS holds special session, discusses process to fill board vacancy after Sasser resignation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools held a special session Wednesday afternoon to accept Katherine Sasser’s resignation and discuss the process for appointing a board member. Sasser announced her resignation at Monday night’s board meeting. “My family is directly impacted by the legislation being considered in our state, that takes aim at LGBTQ+ family and
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What’s next for Columbia Board of Education following sudden resignation of board member
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) There are several next steps for the Columbia Board of Education after one of its board members suddenly announced her resignation. Board member Katherine Sasser made her announcement at Monday night’s meeting. She voiced her concern citing state legislation targeting LGBTQ families and students. Sasser says her family no longer feels safe
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CPS partnership with F.A.C.E offers resources for students grieving after classmate’s passing
Mental health resources are available to Columbia Public Schools students who are grieving after a Rock Bridge High School student was killed in a car crash over the weekend.
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Sasser resigns from Columbia Board of Education
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education member Katherine Sasser announced her resignation at the Monday night Board meeting. Sasser had previously removed herself from participating on the Board at a February meeting, citing at the time a slew of bills being discussed in the Missouri legislature, including a number of recent anti-transgender legislative bills. “My
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Yearwood expected to present goals for at Board of Education meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood is expected to present an achievement update along with goals for the district at the Board of Education meeting Monday night, according to the agenda. According to meeting documents, Yearwood is hoping to improve attendance and MAP testing scores, and lower out-of-school suspensions. The 2022-2023 school
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you know anyone graduating this weekend?
More than 6,000 students will participate in commencement ceremonies this weekend at the University of Missouri. Do you know anyone graduating at MU or any other school this weekend? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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More than 6,000 students to receive degrees from MU this weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced in a Monday press release that 6,019 students will graduate this weekend with 6,652 degrees. Of the degrees awarded this weekend, 4,815 of them will be bachelor’s degrees, 1,137 will be master’s degrees and 272 will be doctorate degrees. There also will be 102 law degrees, 44
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MU students gather in East Campus area, plan to stay off the roads as CPD’s DWI enforcement period continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri students packed the East Campus neighborhood Friday afternoon. Police could be seen all around the neighborhood as tons of students enjoyed the weather and a day away from classes — for the school’s “Stop Day,” or “Reading Day” — before finals begin next week. One police officer was seen
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CPD plans DWI enforcement ahead of busy weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will have increased DWI enforcement as Downtown Columbia prepares for a busy weekend. Downtown Columbia is expected to be busy as Columbia residents hit the town to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. University of Missouri Students will also be out of class Friday for the school’s Reading Day and
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MU not planning on renewing contract with Downtown apartment complex
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is not planning on renewing its Residential Life contract with The Rise on 9th apartment complex for next school year. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for the university, told ABC 17 News in an email that the school believes it can accommodate all students who are asking for on-campus housing. Basi says
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CPS 2023-24 budget to include pay raises for employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday reviewed the potential 2023-24 school year budget, which among several things, includes a salary increase for CPS employees. CPS has $10,459,241 set aside to cover the total cost of salaries and benefits. With $6,431,491 being used for employee salaries, and $981,417 being used to cover
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Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted
The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.
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LU wins $800,000 grant to train diverse STEM workforceÂ
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City was awarded an $800,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a more diverse STEM workforce over the next four years, according to a Tuesday press release. Sean Zeiger — an assistant professor of forest hydrology and watershed management at Lincoln — leads the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?
Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.
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