Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return
University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.
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White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations
The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.
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Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues
Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.
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MU hopes to use CARES Act funding for students’ coronavirus arrival testing
The University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.
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Early COVID-19 testing for MU student arrival underway
MU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.
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Former Mizzou assistant football coach sues over contract dispute
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former assistant coach for the University of Missouri football team claims the school still owes him money following his departure. Derek Dooley filed a lawsuit in Boone County claiming the university must still pay him a year’s worth of his salary under the terms of his contract. The university hired Dooley
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No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools
Educators are included in Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, which is the next in line. As of right now, there are no plans to require teachers or staff to get vaccinated.
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University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students
University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus.
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MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with Dr. Christelle Ilboudo, infection disease expert at MU Health Care about some of the myths you shouldn’t fall for. Question: One reason why people say they are not comfortable with getting the vaccine was rushed.
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MU College of Engineering receives nearly $3 million gift to support student fellowship and faculty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced a $2.85 million estate gift to the College of Engineering. Mizzou alumna Sharon L. Langenbeck’s gift will create an endowed chair and an endowed student fellowship in mechanical and aerospace engineering. “This gift celebrates the future of Mizzou’s academic excellence, and we’re grateful to Sharon Langenbeck for
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UM Board of Curators to meet Sunday and discuss indoor football practice facility
The curators will vote on Sunday whether or not to approve a pre-design of the facility, not approval of the entire project. The meeting is set for 4 p.m.
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No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events
The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County
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University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus
MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.
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Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays
The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.
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Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor
A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.
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University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has received a $5 million estate gift, which will be divided between the school’s journalism school and botanic garden. The university announced Monday that it had received the unrestricted gift from Pat and Sandy Hiatte, of New Bloomfield. Pat Hiatte graduated from Missouri’s School of Journalism in
Continue Reading University of Missouri going online after Thanksgiving
MU leaders made the announcement Thursday in a message to the campus. Classes will continue online for the three weeks after the holiday break.
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