Jewish students disagree during on-campus protest against war in Gaza
A group of University of Missouri students has planned a walkout and march for late Monday morning to show their support for the people in Gaza.
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MU set to introduce new athletics director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced that new MU Athletics Director Laird Veatch will be formally introduced on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Stephens Indoor Facility. The event will be open to the public and will be carried live on ABC 17, KMIZ and abc17news.com The former Memphis AD is preparing
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University of Missouri Law School reinstates clinic to help low-income residents
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Law School has reinstated its Child and Family Justice Clinic to provide free legal assistance to people involved in domestic relation cases in Boone County. The Clinic represents low-income residents living in Boone County who cannot afford a private attorney. It focuses on domestic violence cases, but also
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UM Board of Curators approves contract for new AD
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday approved the contract of new athletic director Laird Veatch. Veatch was announced as the new athletic director on Tuesday. Veatch signed the contract on Monday. UM System President Mun Choi signed the curators’ side of the contract on Tuesday. According to the contract,
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college governing boards, with officials in about one-third of the states now taking some sort of action against it. Tennessee became the latest when the Republican governor this week signed legislation that
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University of Missouri sees increase in enrollment applications
The University of Missouri is seeing its largest number of enrollment applications in nearly 10 years.
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Columbia man, 43, arrested after incidents at University of Missouri residence hall, rec center
A 43-year-old Columbia man who police say has “no permanent address” remained in the Boone County Jail on Friday on charges of trespassing, sexual misconduct and resisting arrest on the University of Missouri campus.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like what you see in Memorial Stadium renderings?
The public got its first look Thursday at the concept for a massive project to improve Memorial Stadium.
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Students, alumni react positively to renderings of MU stadium upgrade
A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday received an update on plans to improve the north end zone at Memorial Stadium.
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University of Missouri 5-year capital plan includes millions of dollars for new construction and research
The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday approved a $321 million capital plan.
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Students experiencing high test anxiety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As students return from spring break and prepare for end-of-year testing, several of them could experience high test anxiety. Several students around the country and of all grade levels can experience test anxiety, but it’s normal for anyone who has to take a test. Dr. Arpit Aggarwal from MU Health said moderate
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Vigil in memory of Riley Strain held on University of Missouri campus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vigil in honor of Riley Strain was planned to take place at Traditions Plaza on the University of Missouri campus Thursday. Strain was a 22-year-old student who went missing on a trip with his fraternity to Nashville, Tennessee. His body was recovered last month from the Cumberland River. Nashville police said
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UM System announces enrollment deadline extension, citing changes to FAFSA
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The enrollment deadline for the University of Missouri System has been extended to May 15, according to a Thursday release from the university. UM announced the extension because of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the release states. Distribution of financial aid offers for enrolling students is expected to
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Jury to be brought in for Boone County hazing trial
A jury will be brought in from Johnson County during the Boone County trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member charged with hazing.
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Man charged with assault in Santulli hazing case requests venue change
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in the suspected hazing of Danny Santulli requested a change of venue on Thursday. Ryan Delanty, 22, was charged with felony hazing, second-degree assault and supplying liquor to a minor, a misdemeanor. A jury trial was scheduled at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. The motion filed on
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Riley Strain’s family orders second autopsy
Dingman said when Strain was found he was not wearing jeans or boots and his wallet was not found.
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The search continued Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, for a missing University of Missouri student.
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WATCH: Strain family gives update on missing University of Missouri student
The family of Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student who went missing March 8 on a fraternity trip to Nashville, will speak at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
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MU students reflect on importance of ‘buddy system’ following disappearance of Riley Strain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ten days after MU student Riley Strain went missing, University of Missouri students continue to reflect. MU senior Jack Copeland said the situation has been eye-opening for him, especially knowing Strain’s disappearance comes after he was in a large group. “I guess it’s been eye-opening in the way that this can happen
Continue Reading WATCH: Video shows brief police interaction with missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, have released video of the last known encounter with missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
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