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University of Missouri System decides on a start date for the fall semester

June 10, 2020 3:44 PM Nathalie Jones

Students will begin classes on the system’s four campuses Aug. 24, the UM System announced Wednesday.

MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism

June 5, 2020 8:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.

MU’s fall plans could impact local economy

June 4, 2020 9:26 PM Ben Fein

Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.

University of Missouri students protest peacefully through Columbia

May 31, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

Protests spilled into the streets of Columbia on Sunday after George Floyd, a black man, was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.

Local law enforcement agencies address death of George Floyd

May 28, 2020 10:40 PM Katie Greathouse

Local authorities, the University of Missouri System and Gov. Mike Parson addressed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester

May 23, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.

MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 21, 2020 7:45 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic

May 20, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.

UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic

May 19, 2020 11:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

The University of Missouri Board of Curators will hear about multiple financial scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a worst-case $500 million budget hole if the outbreak worsens.

MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses

May 14, 2020 2:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.

WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss

May 14, 2020 6:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.

UM president to give update on system standing, students returning in the fall

May 14, 2020 5:20 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.

University of Missouri to pay $175,000 to settle open records lawsuit

May 13, 2020 8:23 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. The Beagle Freedom Project asked the university for records pertaining to cats and dogs used for research. The university initially said the group would need to pay $82,222 for the

University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget

May 12, 2020 5:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.

MU expects larger freshman enrollment for fall, Lincoln University projects 25% drop

May 6, 2020 5:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.

University leaders expect “unpopular” decisions due to financial troubles

April 29, 2020 9:41 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, 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

Boone County prosecutors charge man with trespassing, property damage at MU

April 29, 2020 8:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a man on Tuesday with trespassing at the University of Missouri and allegedly breaking into a campus building.

COVID-19 making major impacts on state budget hearings

April 26, 2020 7:33 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON 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

MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester

April 22, 2020 7:06 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA 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.

MU summer camps canceled due to COVID-19

April 15, 2020 6:53 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, 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