University of Missouri faculty oppose outsourcing plan after ‘disruptive protests’
The University of Missouri Faculty Council approved Thursday a resolution that opposes the possible elimination of nearly 250 jobs.
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New report details progress in diversity, inclusion and equity at MU
A new report from the American Council of Education said the University of Missouri made progress in diversity, inclusion and equity efforts in the last five years.
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Mizzou warns workers after ‘disruptive’ protest over replacing custodial services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The head of the operations division of the University of Missouri sent his staff an email threatening discipline after a protest over custodial and landscaping jobs became “disruptive.” In an email obtained by ABC 17 News, the vice-chancellor of operations Gary Ward said while the university respects the right to peacefully protest,
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools again put off graduation; Cole County cases rise
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University of Missouri curators hear ideas for reorganizing management
A consultant presented several options for reorganizing the management structure of the University of Missouri System on Friday. Terry McTaggart, a consultant for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, outlined six models for reorganizing the management of the UM System before the UM Board of Curators. These models are used at other
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UM Curators approve tuition increase at Thursday meeting
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators voted to raise tuition by 2.3% across all system universities.
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MU looking over several bids from private custodial and landscaping services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is now reviewing bids from private companies to take over its in-house custodial and landscaping services amid a dire budget crisis. ABC17 News previously reported that the university sent out a call for bids from private companies to explore cost-saving options after budget withholds from the state and
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Students would see a 2.3 percent increase in tuition.
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University of Missouri officials say they will not remove history with Thomas Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri said Friday that it will not remove history after students started a petition to have a statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from campus.
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MU Health reports data breach
University of Missouri Health Care said Thursday that it has notified patients affected by a September data breach.
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University of Missouri football to start on time, but fan question unresolved
University of Missouri officials said Wednesday that they are continuing to assess whether or not they will allow fans to attend games in the fall.
Continue Reading University of Missouri System decides on a start date for the fall semester
Students will begin classes on the system’s four campuses Aug. 24, the UM System announced Wednesday.
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MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism
University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.
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MU’s fall plans could impact local economy
Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
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University of Missouri students protest peacefully through Columbia
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.
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Local law enforcement agencies address death of George Floyd
Local authorities, the University of Missouri System and Gov. Mike Parson addressed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester
The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.
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MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic
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.
Continue Reading UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic
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.
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