QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you celebrating Mizzou Homecoming this week?
It’s homecoming week at the University of Missouri.
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It’s homecoming week at the University of Missouri.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sidewalk on University Avenue near Middlebush Hall on the University of Missouri’s campus will close early next week while repairs are made to the building, a Friday press release from the city says. Crews will be repairing glass windows at Middlebush Hall, the release says. The sidewalk on the south side
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Red Cross says it is in need of blood donations as it continues to help victims of Hurricane Helene and is bracing to respond to Hurricane Milton. This comes as the University of Missouri is hosting its 41st Homecoming Blood Drive. According to a Red Cross news release, since the
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The University of Missouri will pay $27,500 into two trust funds after settling a lawsuit with the family of a transgender boy.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend in November 2022 was sentenced to five years of probation on Tuesday. Joshua Wilbers, of Jefferson City, was found guilty on July 17 of first-degree involuntary manslaughter for shooting and killing Hallie Phillips, 20. Wilbers was initially charged with first-degree involuntary
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2024-Annual-Fire-Safety-and-Security-Report_Final-1-1Download COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri on Monday released its annual safety report and an uptick in rape reports and liquor law violations were noted. MU and other universities are required by federal law to publish safety reports each year. The 2024 Annual Fire, Safety and Security Report showed that rape increased from
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A press conference and protest was held at the University of Missouri’s campus on Wednesday by employees after the school’s State of the University address.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi had good things to say about the direction of the university’s future in Wednesday’s State of the University address. Choi touted noticeable student growth across campus. He said the university welcomed 9,200 new students this school year. “What we’re seeing is that students want to
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University of Missouri President Mun Choi will address the MU community Wednesday in his State of the University address.
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MU Health Care and the family of a Boone County boy have settled a lawsuit over the organization’s abrupt end to gender-affirming care for minors last year.
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Former University of Missouri Athletics Director Desiree Reed-Francois will owe the school $2 million for leaving in February for another job.
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Editor’s note: The affiliation of students who attended the meeting has been clarified. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s Faculty Council and Black Studies Department are standing by a student group upset with the school after they were forced to change the name of an annual event. In August, the Mizzou Legion of Black
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri professor said research shows people’s confidence and knowledge about presidential campaigns go up after watching presidential debates. Ben Warner, the director of MU’s Political Communication Institute, is part of a team that conducts research on what college students think of presidential debates all across the country. “Research on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many hours of preparation, organization and laundry have to happen before the Missouri Tigers can take the field in their all-black uniforms on Thursday. MU’s Director of Equipment Operations Mike Kurowski said preparation for football’s first game starts during summer training camp. “The only time people know what we do is if
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some University of Missouri students say they’e unsure a recent decision made by the university is necessary. The Mizzou Legion of Black Collegians posted on its social media stating its fall barbecue will now have to operate under the name “Welcome Black and Gold BBQ,” as opposed to “Welcome Black BBQ.” The
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of parking spaces in Conley Avenue garage has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will close a 700-spot parking garage on campus Saturday to make repairs. The school said in a Saturday afternoon news release that it would close the Conley Avenue Parking Structure at 511 Conley Ave.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of University of Missouri students started moving in on campus ahead of the fall semester on Wednesday, and more are expected to throughout the rest of the week. The move in process was delayed for 90 minutes due to rain in the morning, according to University spokesman Travis Zimpfer. Zimpfer said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is just three practices into its 2024 fall camp and with just 14 practices remaining in fall camp, the Tigers are tuning up for another successful season. But, they first have to make sure to stay healthy. With extreme temperatures in Mid-Missouri this week, the coaching staff has to balance getting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit of a University of Missouri student who was found dead at the residence of a woman accused of stabbing him and burning the body. The mother of Samuel Clemons, Jennifer Riley, filed the wrongful death petition against on Feb. 2. The lawsuit
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The University of Missouri will no longer have a vice chancellor specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives after pressure from Republican lawmakers.
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