Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.
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MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19
Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.
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UM curators vote to combine chancellor and president positions
The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.
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University of Missouri still preparing for students return to campus
Move-in day for the University of Missouri is just over two weeks away and school officials are prepared for students to come back.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County Courthouse worker tests positive for COVID-19, many court cases canceled
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MU Faculty Council questions chancellor’s comments on critics
Some faculty at the University of Missouri voiced concerns Thursday over MU Interim Chancellor Mun Choi’s recent comments about people who criticized the university.
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University of Missouri will not outsource custodians at this time
University of Missouri leaders said Thursday that the school will not outsource its custodial work, for now.
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University of Missouri Faculty Council holds town hall on return to campus
MU is scheduled to host the Show-Me Renewal Town Hall to discuss plans to return to campus this fall.
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University of Missouri yet to decide on outsourcing custodial workers
It has been over a month since the University of Missouri started reviewing proposals from private companies to take over its custodial services. No decision has been made as of Monday.
Continue Reading Local health officials concerned about return of college students
Local health officials said as of Friday testing availability in Boone County is not as much of a concern as students returning in the fall.
Continue Reading Incident reports detail alleged vandalism at University of Missouri’s Jefferson statue
A woman arrested for tampering at the University of Missouri’s Thomas Jefferson statue allegedly threw red paint on the effigy of the Founding Father, according to a call to police.
Continue Reading University of Missouri leaders discuss progress and steps to improve diversity, inclusion
The University of Missouri’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity group met on Thursday, to give an update on what challenges the University has faced with discrimination and what progress it has made up to this point.
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MU Health Care investigating where about 100 ‘unaccounted for’ COVID-19 tests went
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care said it and a testing lab are investigating after about 100 people’s tests for COVID-19 were apparently misplaced. MU Health Care spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the agency and GeneTrait Labs were looking into about 100 tests that are “unaccounted for.” Chew said she did not know the date range
Continue Reading One arrested after tampering with Thomas Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri Police Department arrested a University of Missouri graduate Sunday for tampering with the Thomas Jefferson on campus.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation
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Continue Reading University of Missouri says its international students will not be affected by new federal rule
Leaders at the University of Missouri said Wednesday that their international students won’t be affected by a new federal rule requiring such students to leave the country if classes are taught online only.
Continue Reading University of Missouri police arrest suspect in sidewalk vandalism near Jefferson statue
A University of Missouri student has been arrested and given a court summons in connection with graffiti found on the sidewalk near the Thomas Jefferson statue on MU’s campus.
Continue Reading MU reviewing mask policy following new city ordinance
The school will review its mask policy after the City of Columbia approved a new mask ordinance Monday night.
Continue Reading MU labor protests continue amid COVID-19 budget cuts
Labor organizations plan to continue protests on Wednesday supporting custodial workers at the University of Missouri.
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