Curators committee hears update on MU Health executive hiring
MU Health Care is moving closer to filling out positions on its executive team, according to a presentation given to a University of Missouri Board of Curators committee.
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Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou Football’s home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. Thursday is the University of Missouri’s home opener for football and the university wants everyone to keep in mind the expected increased traffic in the campus area. The increased crowds will cause some changes to the parking and paths people will need to use for travel. 2022 MIZZOU FOOTBALL GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING Mizzou
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Mizzou’s Thursday night football game to impact Columbia’s economy, traffic
The return of Mizzou football is just one day away and the game is expected to bring several thousand fans to Columbia.
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UM System discuss possible changes to employees’ paid time off system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System spoke Monday afternoon about proposed changes to employees’ paid time off (PTO) system. The UM System wants to consolidate employees’ paid time off. The proposed changes are expected to modernize the program and make it more competitive, according to the UM System. MU spokesman Christian Basi said
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Bike thefts in Columbia raise concerns
The University of Missouri Police Department is investigating several bicycle thefts so far this year.
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New court dates set for six University of Missouri hazing suspects
Five of the men charged with hazing in connection with the University of Missouri Phi Gamma Delta hazing case are scheduled for their first appearance in court Thursday.
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University of Missouri sees decline in sexual assault cases over the last 5 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri reported 121 sexual exploitation/misconduct/assault between 2020-2021, which is down from 162 in 2019-2020. According to its 2020- 2021 annual report from it’s Office for Civil Right and Title IX, there were 121 reported assaults. 15 – Non-consensual Sexual Intercourse18 – Sexual assault: Rape3 – Sexual Assault: Attempted Rape2
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Sources: President Joe Biden set to announce student debt relief Wednesday
Multiple sources say President Joe Biden is set to announce student debt relief on Wednesday.
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Judge takes up order to protect student records in MU hazing case
Lawyers agreed Monday to an order protecting student records covered by federal law in a University of Missouri hazing case.
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University of Missouri freshman class grows on first day
The first-day freshman class at the University of Missouri grew by nearly 3% this year, the university said Monday, the first day of classes.
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University of Missouri offers MU Alert to notify students about possible danger
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri uses the MU Alert system to notify students, faculty, and parents about possible threats on or around campus 24/7. MU Spokesperson Christian Basi says the system includes a variety of alerts. “We have a very robust emergency alert system. It involves a number of different tools,” Basi said.
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Jury in MU hazing case to be brought in from outside Boone County
The jury in the trial of a former University of Missouri fraternity member accused of hazing will come from outside Boone County.
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MU Health Care names new chief financial officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care will soon have a new financial leader. The health care provider announced Thursday that Dustin Thomas will take over as the next chief financial officer. Thomas will join MU Health Care on Sept. 15 after working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. He currently serves as
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Mid-Missouri colleges and universities prepare for return of students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps
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Mizzou students move into residence halls ahead of fall semester
Mizzou students started moving into their residence halls this week ahead of the new school year.
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Students return to University of Missouri campus, along with their money
Thousands of college students are coming back to Mid-Missouri this week, along with the extra money they pump into the local economy.
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Attorney for former MU pledge calls for stricter fraternity policies on college campuses
One of 11 people charged in connection with a suspected hazing incident at a former Mizzou fraternity appeared in court virtually Monday.
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More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability
Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.
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Gov. Parson signs $2.5 million bill for tobacco prevention and cessation programming
Gov. Mike Parson was at MU Health Care on Wednesday to discuss tobacco use prevention.
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Suspect accused in MU hazing incident requests case to be moved out of Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the 11 men charged in the University of Missouri Fraternity hazing incident wants to see his case moved out of Boone County. Thomas Shultz, who is a former Phi Gamma Delta member, had a court appearance on Tuesday for his request to have his case moved. His attorney, Brent Haden,
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