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University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget
The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.
Continue ReadingUniversity of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UM System President Mun Choi said he expects to make some “unpopular” decisions in the coming year due to COVID-19’s impact on the school. Choi made the comment during the Mu Faculty Council meeting on Wednesday alongside MU Provost Lantha Ramchand and Vice Chancellor Rhonda Gibler. Choi said he expected state leaders
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors charged a man on Tuesday with trespassing at the University of Missouri and allegedly breaking into a campus building.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers will face a number of COVID-19 related changes when they convene at the Capitol on Monday. It’s the first time they will convene since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in March due to the impact from COVID-19. “It will be a historic budget,” said state
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to cancel all 2020 summer camps due to COVID-19. This decision comes after university officials also moved all in-person summer courses online and Summer Welcome online. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU says the decision was made in light of the health and safety of students
Continue ReadingUniversity of Missouri Health Care CEO Jonathan Curtright said Wednesday that his organization is expecting the COVID-19 outbreak to peak in late April or early May in Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors charged a man with several felony charges after he was accused of breaking into multiple cars, as well as stealing items from a University of Missouri vehicle.
Continue ReadingRepresentatives with the University met in an online town hall earlier today to discuss cuts expected to be made to Mizzou in the coming months.
Continue ReadingThe announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.
Continue ReadingAmong its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the virus that may be lingering on visitors’ clothes.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue ReadingDuring a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri said Monday remote learning will continue through the 2020 summer term as COVID-19 spreads across the US.
Continue ReadingUniversity of Missouri leaders released a statement Wednesday in response to disruptions during Zoom sessions.
Continue ReadingUniversity of Missouri students will be able to choose whether they want to use a different grading system for their spring semester classes, which were interrupted by COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri System has instituted a freeze on hiring and pay raises to brace for financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingPsychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri Board of Curators voted Wednesday to make UM System President Mun Choi the interim chancellor of the system’s main campus.
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