QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should students have to attend online classes when snow closes schools?
This week has been one of snow days for many Mid-Missouri students.
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Study: University of Missouri System has a $6.5-billion dollar impact on the state
A new study finds the University of Missouri system has a $6.5-billion economic impact on the state.
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Parents of Missouri student sue fraternity over hazing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The parents of a University of Missouri student from Minnesota are suing a fraternity after their son suffered serious brain injuries during a pledge party. Authorities say Daniel Santulli’s blood alcohol content was more than six times the legal limit for driving on Oct. 20 when he was found unresponsive in a
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Some schools call snow days while others move to virtual learning ahead of winter storm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the winter storm on Wednesday and Thursday, some schools have called snow days ahead of time while others move to virtual learning modules. The University of Missouri System and the MU campus announced Monday that it will move to remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday. Christian Basi with
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Remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday for the University of Missouri system
The University of Missouri System and the MU campus will move to remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday due to winter weather.
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Several universities in Missouri starting the semester with COVID-19 protocols
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) In Missouri, many students have returned back to class from their winter break, but not all students will continue their education inside a classroom this semester. Columbia College announced its plan to deliver courses virtually at the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester. The district said in a press release, “Due to
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce, University of Missouri comment on State of the State Address
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson spoke to the state assembly for the 2022 State of the State speech focusing on workforce, education, infrastructure, agriculture, community development, health care and public safety. “With a historic budget surplus and federal dollars coming to our state, we want to build on our past momentum to capture even
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MU opens investigation into former financial officer
The University of Missouri has opened an investigation into a former official over alleged financial mismanagement in the College of Engineering.
Continue Reading University of Missouri to tear down Mizzou North
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is now planning to tear down “Mizzou North.” At one point MU was considering selling the property, but will now keep the land and demolish the building instead. This is part of a larger plan the university announced last March to save millions of dollars that plan included
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University of Missouri Board of Curators votes down temporary face mask recommendations
Board members met virtually at 8 a.m. to talk and vote on the recommendations from President Mun Choi. The board voted the first recommendation down with 3 to 6. Board members voted 2 to 7 against the second recommendation.
Continue Reading University of Missouri declines to change COVID-19 protocols amid spike in student cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System Board of Curators declined to change its COVID-19 protocols amid a spike in the number of positive COVID-19 cases among MU students. On Monday morning, the board members released an agenda for the immediate review of the system’s COVID-19 protocols. During the 8 a.m. meeting Tuesday, MU
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should MU start the semester with in-person classes?
Many colleges and universities — including Stephens and Columbia colleges — have decided to start their semesters with online classes because of the high case rates, which have led to record hospitalizations. The UM Board of Curators meets Tuesday to review COVID-19 protocols.
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University of Missouri Board of Curators to review COVID-19 protocols
According to an agenda released Monday morning, board members are scheduled to meet over the phone and virtually at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The agenda shows an item listed as COVID-19 protocols.
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Services for Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney begin Monday
Memorial services will begin Monday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri’s campus.
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Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should guns be allowed on the University of Missouri campus?
The board had already changed university rules to allow employees to have guns in their vehicles in response to an appeals court ruling. But those opposed to the move say having more guns on campus creates more risk for students and employees.
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Norm Stewart Classic to continue throughout Saturday
The Norm Stewart Classic, a high school basketball tournament consisting of 48 hours straight of basketball with over 25 matchups is set to continue throughout Saturday.
Continue Reading MU and UM students, faculty and visitors now able to keep firearms in a locked car
The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted Friday to change UM System rules to allow employees, students and visitors to have a gun on campus but it must stay in a locked car.
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Closing date set for Manor House at University of Missouri
The university told the approximately 75 residents this fall of its plans to close the apartment building on Hitt Street. The move drew criticism from the Coalition of Graduate Workers, a group that advocates for graduate student causes on campus.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support the UM System’s vaccine mandate suspension?
The decision came after a federal judge in Georgia halted a Biden administration rule requiring federal contractors to be vaccinated. The university system had instituted the mandate because of the massive amount of federal funding it receives.
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