University of Missouri Homecoming festivities to kick off Sunday
The University of Missouri is hosting its 110th Homecoming in 2021, with events set to kick off Sunday both on and off campus.
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University of Missouri announces federal funding for students in need
The Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III grants are part of American Rescue Plan funding tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
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WATCH: MU Health Care breaks ground on new Children’s Hospital
The hospital is being built on the main MU Health Care campus, adjacent to the University of Missouri campus.
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MU releases 2021 annual fire safety and security report
The University of Missouri has released its annual fire safety and security report; the report goes back three years.
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Columbia Fire Department put out Stewart Hall basement fire
The Columbia Fire Department continues to investigate what caused a fire in the basement of Stewart Hall on the University of Missouri campus.
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Mizzou’s homecoming blood drive returns, after cancellation last year
The Red Cross is set to partner with The University of Missouri for the 35th year to host a blood drive beginning Monday.
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MU police report sexual assault but release little information
MUPD says in the release that the assault was reported at about 3:15 a.m. and happened between 1 and 2:50 a.m. Police described the attacker as “an unknown individual” and said the incident happened in an “unknown location.”
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should MU mask rules be more stringent?
The MU Faculty Council reviewed the results of a survey of faculty at its Thursday meeting. About 74% of those who took the survey said MU’s mask rules should be expanded to require masks anywhere indoors.
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MU Faculty Council holds meeting to discuss COVID-19 Survey results and more
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Faculty Council held a meeting Thursday to review MU COVID Policies Faculty Survey results. The discussion was led by Rabia Gregory, chair of the Faculty Council Faculty Affairs committee. A survey was sent out to 2,000 University Employees, and 65% responded. One of the biggest of the numbers
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University of Missouri teaches students about fire safety on campus
The demonstration, set to take place just before noon, is part of Safe Mizzou. The events this week are geared toward educating students about personal safety. MU is also hosting active shooter and campus intruder training all day Wednesday in the MU Student Center.
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University of Missouri student shares story of drugging, rape
The student decided to share her story as the University of Missouri continues to receive reports of drinks being spiked as a means of sexual assault. She hopes that talking will help other people feel confident to share their stories.
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Reports of drinks being drugged at Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced Friday it has received multiple reports alleging drinks are being drugged around campus. “The university has received multiple reports from individuals that suspected they may have been the victims of drugs in their drinks,” said Christian Basi, a University of Missouri spokesperson. Basi says the university wanted
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MU Health Care offering weekend drive-thru flu shots
MU Health Care is offering drive-thru flu shots for adults and children six months and older on the last weekend in September and first weekend in October at the South Providence Medical Park from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Mizzou reports incidents of community members being harassed with racist and homophobic slurs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Office for Civil Rights & Title IX are investigating reports of individuals harassing community members with racist and homophobic slurs in and around campus. On the evening of Sept. 6, officers responded to a report of people in a truck yelling inappropriate comments near Hitt Street and University
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Couple gives $450,000 to MU to support student success and entrepreneurship
Robert and Shelly Griggs announce a $450,000 gift to support student entrepreneurs, increasing their total commitment to more than $1.16 million.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the UM System’s mask policy include exemptions for the vaccinated?
The curators approved an extension through Oct. 15 that includes maks exemptions for vaccinated people at certain public events. Masks are still required for everyone in classrooms where social distancing isn’t possible.
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University of Missouri curators extend mask rules with some exemptions for vaccinated
The only item scheduled for action during the special meeting is the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 masking policy. The special meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. on Monday over Zoom.
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UM Board of Curators set to take action on current mask policy
The UM Board of Curators is set to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. on Monday, to discuss the system’s current mask policy.
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City of Columbia and University of Missouri host Patriot Day ceremony
The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia are hosting a ceremony on the 20th anniversary of nearly 3,000 killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Continue Reading MU Health Care breaks ground on new facility in Boonville
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care broke ground Friday on a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville. The clinic will improve access to medical care in Cooper County. The clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers and physical therapy services, among other things. The Pinnacle Regional Hospital closed in February 2020. Shortly
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