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MU Health Care set to relax visitor guidelines

May 8, 2021 4:37 AM Ben Fein

Beginning Monday adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed two designated visitors.

Commencement ceremonies continue for 2021 graduates at the University of Missouri

May 8, 2021 4:33 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri will continue graduation festivities in the first of two weekends of ceremonies for 2021 graduates.

MU plan to restructure social justice centers pushed back

May 7, 2021 2:16 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plan to restructure the University of Missouri’s social justice centers this summer has been pushed back indefinitely. MU spokesman Christian Basi said Friday that the plan had been postponed to give Maurice Gipson, vice chair of diversity, inclusion and equity, more time to communicate with those affected by the changes. MU

University of Missouri graduations begin with COVID-19 restrictions

May 7, 2021 1:40 PM Zola Crowder

MU is honoring 5,547 students with more than 6,115 degrees through a series of in-person, socially distanced ceremonies.

Mizzou hosts graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduates

May 7, 2021 4:30 AM Ben Fein

The University of Missouri is set to host the first of two weekends of graduation ceremonies on Friday.

MU College of Education receives $1 million gift; will create scholarships for elementary education students

May 6, 2021 7:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU alumnus pledged a $1 million contribution to the University of Missouri’s College of Education during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Gary J. Coles and Patricia McIntosh Coles’s gift will be used to establish scholarships for MU students preparing to become elementary school teachers. “We are extremely grateful for the Coles entrusting the

University of Missouri beefs up security cameras, citing input from students

May 6, 2021 1:12 PM Meghan Drakas

University spokesman Christian Basi said the school has been receiving feedback from students related to security over the last 12 months.

Vaccine appointments available ahead of MU Health Care clinic at Faurot Field

May 1, 2021 5:35 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care is set to host a vaccine clinic Saturday at Faurot Field, offering vaccinations to all Missourians age 16 and older.

Some MU students could face disciplinary action after a campus protest Thursday

April 30, 2021 7:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some MU students could face disciplinary action after protests on campus. Dozens of students protested the restructuring of the university’s social justice centers Thursday. MU spokesperson Christian Basi confirmed that demonstrators walked through Jesse Hall and a student union after being told that disruptions were not allowed there. He says that any

Police locate stolen vehicle, still asking for help to identify two individuals of interest

April 24, 2021 1:24 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: According to MUPD, the stolen Nissan Sentra has been located. It was found on a residential street in Columbia. ORIGINAL: The University of Missouri Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects in an alleged carjacking early Saturday morning. The University of Missouri sent out an alert

Pandemic friendly graduation ceremonies held for the Mizzou class of 2020 graduates

April 24, 2021 7:13 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri held five different graduation ceremonies Saturday to safely celebrate the class of 2020 one year later. Five ceremonies were held with a total of 1,500 students attending out of about 2,000 2020 graduates: 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.5:45 p.m. to

University of Missouri welcomes back 2020 graduates Saturday

April 24, 2021 4:24 AM Ben Fein

One year later, 2020 graduates are being given the opportunity to walk across the stage Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

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University of Missouri finance chief says tuition increase is crucial to staying competitive

April 22, 2021 11:54 AM Leila Mitchell

The UM System Board of Curators heard information about the proposed tuition increase during a meeting Thursday. A vote is expected when curators meet in May.

One year later, Mizzou prepares for in-person 2020 graduation

April 23, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is preparing to welcome back 2020 graduates for graduation festivities, taking place Saturday and Sunday in Columbia. There will be 1,500 students taking part in graduation festivities, according to a Mizzou spokesman. Commencement ceremonies begin Saturday, with four ceremonies taking place at Mizzou Arena throughout the day. Ceremony

UM Curators to discuss tuition increases in Thursday meeting

April 22, 2021 3:55 AM Ben Fein

University of Missouri System Curators are set to meet at 8:00 a.m. Thursday to discuss the university’s budget, tuition increases and student success among other topics.

Socially distanced graduation at Rock Bridge

Missouri public schools and colleges gearing up for in-person graduations

April 21, 2021 11:46 AM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College each plan to hold graduation events in-person this spring after the pandemic pushed those events into the summer or online entirely last year.

Aldon Smith booked in Louisiana battery case

April 21, 2021 4:13 PM Associated Press

CHALMETTE, La. (AP) — Aldon Smith has surrendered to authorities in Louisiana after an arrest warrant had been issued for the Seattle Seahawks defensive end. The St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s department says Smith was booked on a second-degree battery charge. Officials say Smith was released on bond. The sheriff’s office issued the warrant following an