University of Missouri Archives

MU Health Care names new CEO

February 15, 2023 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

A president of a public hospital system in Wisconsin was named Wednesday as the new CEO of MU Health Care.

UM System curators look for ways to avoid coming enrollment cliff

February 9, 2023 5:29 PM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri Board of Curators discussed Thursday a loose plan of action ahead of a suspected peak of high school graduates around 2026 and the subsequent forecast drop in students that will come after it.

UM health affairs committee looking to announce $70 million renovation and expansion projects

February 2, 2023 5:45 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the Health Affairs Committee for the University of Missouri met to talk about renovations and expansion at the university. The projects are expected to cost nearly $70 million. One of several projects the committee is looking to discuss includes budgeting around $51 million for renovations to its medical science building. By the winter of

UM curators committee to get update on MU Health Care leadership search

February 2, 2023 11:50 AM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri’s Health Affairs Committee will get an update on the search for new MU Health Care leadership when it meets Thursday.

$2 million grant to be used to help rural Missouri schools detect possible threats

January 30, 2023 9:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri are using a $2 million grant from the Department of Justice to help identify and avert threats students or others may make on school grounds, according to a Monday press release. The project — which will partner with up to 26 rural school districts – is expected to

Funeral services scheduled for MU student found dead in fire pit

January 19, 2023 8:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A funeral has been announced for the University of Missouri student who was found dead last week in a fire pit behind a house in north Columbia. Samuel Clemons, 21, was identified by police earlier this week. Clemons was a sophomore studying biological sciences, UM System President Mun Choi said in a

Police identify MU student found dead in fire pit at north Columbia home

January 17, 2023 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have identified the University of Missouri student officers found dead last week in a fire pit behind a house in north Columbia.

Change of venue proposed in FIJI hazing case

January 17, 2023 12:05 PM Ethan Heinz

One of the men accused of hazing a pledge at a former University of Missouri fraternity asked Tuesday for a change of venue in his criminal case.

UM System announces funds it expects to receive from spending bill

January 12, 2023 9:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System said in a Thursday press release that it is expecting to get more $130.4 million from the federal omnibus spending bill passed last month. The system said the funding will be for quote “top priorities” including the NextGen Precision Health initiative along with research and construction projects.

Columbia woman charged with murder after police find burning, ‘unidentifiable’ remains

January 11, 2023 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a Columbia woman Tuesday after an investigation that started at a University of Missouri residence hall led to finding a body in a residential area far from campus.

Recent examples on MU’s campus bring up questions of free speech

January 10, 2023 5:08 PM Ethan Heinz

Three incidents in just a couple of months’ time on the University of Missouri’s campus have raised questions about what can be considered free speech and what expression is not protected.

MU will not take action over racist social media message

January 9, 2023 3:22 PM Matthew Sanders

The head of the University of Missouri said Monday that the school will not take any disciplinary action against a student whose racist social media message to a friend was shared online.

More buildings on MU’s campus with reported damage from pipe bursts

December 30, 2022 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Faurot Field was not the only area on the University of Missouri campus to experience damages over the weekend, according MU spokesman Christian Basi. Earlier this week, “significant damage” was reported at the football stadium on MU’s campus after pipes burst due to the extreme cold temperatures that affected Mid-Missouri. The reported

Proposed House bill would protect those calling for help in college hazing incidents

December 29, 2022 11:31 AM Ethan Heinz

A lawmaker is proposing a bill that he believes would help protect college students in Missouri who report hazing.

‘Significant damage’ caused at Faurot Field after pipe burst on Christmas Eve

December 27, 2022 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

Water pipes that burst over the weekend caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field, according to a University of Missouri spokesman.

Winter graduations ceremonies for area colleges held Friday, more to be held this weekend

December 16, 2022 7:59 PM Abby Landwehr

Local college students officially wrapped up their fall semesters this week. For students who finished up their degrees, winter graduations started up too. Families of out-of-state students sometimes spend a couple days in Columbia to watch their student’s graduation, Megan McConachie, spokesperson for the Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau said. “Even though these winter graduations

Thousands of students set to graduate from Mid-Missouri colleges

December 16, 2022 6:21 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 2,500 students are set to graduate this weekend from colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri. Schools holding ceremonies: Columbia College Lincoln University Stephens College University of Missouri Central Methodist University University of Missouri The University of Missouri expects more than 1,900 students to graduate with more than 2,000 degrees. That includes

Missouri vs Kansas rivalry game benefits local businesses

December 10, 2022 8:04 PM Abby Landwehr

After more than a decade, the border war returned to Columbia. With crowds of fans following their teams, the sports rivalry between Missouri and Kansas is benefiting local businesses. Jason Paetzold, the owner of Bud’s Classic Barbecue, said the restaurant’s numbers have been similar to what they would see on a football game day. “Anytime

Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou rivalry matchup against Kansas

December 10, 2022 5:35 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face their rival, the Kansas Jayhawks at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Large crowds of people are expected to attend and the Missouri State Highway says the game will also cause some traffic impacts. Troopers say, if you plan to attend Saturday’s game, there are a few tips

MU December ceremonies to have more than 1,900 graduates

December 9, 2022 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s winter commencement ceremonies next will celebrate the accomplishments of 1,973 students with more than 2,100 degrees. “The University of Missouri is proud to recognize these students who leave our campus with an education steeped in world-class research opportunities, nationally recognized learning experiences and campus traditions,” MU President Mun Choi