Education Archives

Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation

May 4, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.

Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence

May 4, 2022 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Hallsville School District names new high school principal

May 3, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville School District has announced that Matthew Cooley has been named the new principal of the Hallsville High School for the 2022-2023 school year. He will officially begin work as the new principal on July 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue having a positive impact on the

Blair Oaks locked down after ‘possible threat’

May 3, 2022 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A “possible threat” to the district led Blair Oaks administrators to lock down the campus Tuesday morning, the district said in a news release.

Mizzou’s Come HOME Tour stays at home this weekend; MU coaches talk upcoming seasons

May 1, 2022 2:59 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Come HOME Tour Caravan and Mizzou Athletics has spent the past few weeks traveling with administration, coaches and players to unify Tiger nation and this weekend they stayed in Columbia. Fans gathering outside the Hearnes Center Saturday afternoon to talk with Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz, Head Men’s

College graduations bring more people to Mid-Missouri to celebrate

April 30, 2022 10:55 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) It’s that time year again and students are walking the stages to receive their diplomas. Columbia College held a graduation ceremony Saturday graduating almost 400 students. Columbia College officials said this year finally felt like a normal graduation for students because unlike the past two years, family and friends sat closely on Saturday and celebrated the accomplishment of their

$1.8 million dollar gift given to the college of business at Mizzou

April 29, 2022 9:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The gift from Sue and Irl Engelhardt carries on the support to first-generation, rural college students seeking a business education.

Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events

April 29, 2022 8:44 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies will join a nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will partner with police departments from Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, the University of Missouri, and Truman VA Hospital for events at several locations. Collection Site Locator On Friday, law

President Biden considering forgiving portions of student loan debt

April 28, 2022 7:12 PM Erika McGuire

As graduation ceremonies ramp up at Mid-Missouri colleges and universities. President Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt.

Jefferson City School District announces new hires for elementary and secondary principals

April 28, 2022 3:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of lead and assistant principals for multiple schools on

Jefferson City School District names new principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

April 28, 2022 2:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Emily Vallandingham, a 2002 Jefferson City High School graduate, will lead Thomas Jefferson Middle School next year.

Mid-Missouri colleges holding in-person graduation ceremonies this weekend

April 28, 2022 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

Two local colleges will hold in-person graduation ceremonies this weekend after having commencement ceremonies disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports betting in Missouri takes another step toward legalization

April 27, 2022 6:21 PM Chanel Porter

On Monday, the Missouri Senate Governmental Affairs and Fiscal Oversight Committee voted in favor of HB 2502 which would legalize sports betting in Missouri casinos and online.

MU Health Care doctor leading COVID-19 prevention study

April 27, 2022 6:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Researchers in Columbia are looking for unvaccinated people to take part in a clinical trial to study a COVID-19 prevention pill.

Jefferson City School District names new assistant superintendent of elementary education

April 27, 2022 8:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City School District has named Dr. Troy Hogg as the district’s new assistant superintendent of elementary education beginning July 1, 2022.