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Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri

October 22, 2021 12:01 AM Hannah Falcon

Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.

Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August

October 21, 2021 11:37 AM Zach Boetto

Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.

MU reviewing Greek system after alcohol poisoning incident

October 21, 2021 5:31 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has halted all fraternity activities, including any social events, effective immediately. The university said this was due to a freshman participating in a social event at the Phi Gamma Delta house who was hospitalized due to concerns about alcohol poisoning. A spokesperson for the university, Christian Basi, said

Protesters at fraternity after MU suspends activities after report of alcohol poisoning

October 20, 2021 6:13 PM Matthew Sanders

MU leaders announced the decision in an email to the campus Wednesday evening.

Federal officials celebrate ‘magic’ of new MU health research facility

October 19, 2021 9:14 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch a livestream of the grand opening ceremony here.

Mask mandate at the University of Missouri set to expire Saturday

October 16, 2021 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

The University of Missouri announced Thursday that masks will no longer be required on campus, however they will still be recommended.

MU removes mask mandate for an indoor setting

October 15, 2021 7:17 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wearing a mask indoors on the Mizzou campus will no longer be required but will now be optional. The announcement came after they said they see an increasing trend in vaccinations. “We now see our local hospitals are keeping up with the needs of COVID-19 and other patients. More people in our

University of Missouri System ends mask mandates

October 14, 2021 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

The mandate, in effect since July, applied to classrooms and indoor spaces where social distancing was not possible. Leaders of the University of Missouri System will ask that everyone wear masks indoors, especially where they can’t keep distance, but it will not be required.

Two people shot early Sunday morning near Ninth St. and Locust St.

University of Missouri students bothered school did not send MU Alert homecoming night

October 13, 2021 8:17 PM Zach Boetto

Students at the University of Missouri are questioning the school’s decision not to put out an MU Alert for a Sunday morning shooting one block away from campus.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Homecoming fun or a hassle?

October 8, 2021 5:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

The weekend brings a big boost for local businesses, with hotels, restaurants and bars filling up. For locals, that means more traffic on the roads and bigger crowds at their favorite restaurants, nightlife spots and shops.

Mizzou celebrates first homecoming since beginning of pandemic

October 9, 2021 5:22 PM Hannah Falcon

Homecoming returned to the university that invented the tradition for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday.

Mizzou Homecoming parade returns after a year off due to COVID-19

October 9, 2021 4:28 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is set to bring back its homecoming parade in full swing, after being canceled in 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic.

Alumni return to Mizzou’s campus for homecoming festivities

October 8, 2021 7:45 PM Hannah Falcon

After homecoming was canceled last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, festivities return to the University of Missouri this week.

Mizzou Homecoming festivities ramp up ahead of Saturday’s game and parade

October 8, 2021 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Homecoming events are scheduled throughout the day Friday as The University of Missouri welcomes back thousands of graduates for the annual homecoming celebration.

MU Faculty Council endorses indoor masking, coronavirus vaccine mandate

October 7, 2021 3:26 PM Hannah Falcon

One motion asks President Mun Choi, who is also the UM System president, to renew current requirements that include masks in classrooms but revise them to require everyone to wear masks indoors at all times. Another motion asks Choi to require vaccinations for students and staff.

University of Missouri researchers looking for children to participate in COVID-19 vaccine study

October 6, 2021 9:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

University of Missouri researchers are looking for children to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine study.

University of Missouri Homecoming festivities to kick off Sunday

October 3, 2021 5:13 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is hosting its 110th Homecoming in 2021, with events set to kick off Sunday both on and off campus.

University of Missouri announces federal funding for students in need

October 1, 2021 1:46 PM Zach Boetto

The Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III grants are part of American Rescue Plan funding tied to the coronavirus pandemic.

WATCH: MU Health Care breaks ground on new Children’s Hospital

October 1, 2021 3:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The hospital is being built on the main MU Health Care campus, adjacent to the University of Missouri campus.

MU releases 2021 annual fire safety and security report

September 30, 2021 10:22 PM Joushua Blount

The University of Missouri has released its annual fire safety and security report; the report goes back three years.