QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?
The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.
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Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval
The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.
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University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system
The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.
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Former MU golfer gets probation after invasion of privacy accusation
A former University of Missouri golf team member was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty in his invasion of privacy case.
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Union favorability rises as local, national organizations unionize
National chains such as Chipotle, Starbucks and Amazon are seeing workers organizing across the country. But so are local organizations.
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Thursday night football draws crowds to Downtown Columbia
After Thursday night’s football game, many Mizzou fans headed downtown to celebrate the win and see the dome light up gold.
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MU Faculty Council survey shows dissatisfaction with chancellor
The MU Faculty Council met Thursday to discuss a report on Chancellor Mun Choi that showed some faculty are dissatisfied with his performance.
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Ticketing, concession changes at Faurot Field ahead of MU’s first home game
The University of Missouri is reminding fans of changes to Faurot Field, ahead of the university’s first home football game against Louisiana Tech.
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Mizzou tailgaters excited for football season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tailgates were in full swing surrounding Faurot Field as fans prepared to cheer on the tigers ahead of the season opener Thursday. University of Missouri alumni and current students gathered at the “Zou” to root on the Tigers as they faced the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. School spirit was on full display, from
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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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