Education Archives

MU Health Care CEO stepping down this month

July 5, 2022 11:50 AM Matthew Sanders

Curtright is leaving to take a job in Oklahoma as COO at OU Health, MU Health said in a news release Tuesday. He has led MU Health Care since 2016.

Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence

July 1, 2022 5:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development

June 30, 2022 6:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.

MU fires three after College of Engineering audit

June 30, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri fired three employees after an audit of the College of Engineering that was launched after allegations of financial mismanagement, MU said in a news release Thursday.

Another MU hazing suspect arrested, released on bond

June 29, 2022 4:57 PM Matthew Sanders

A second man accused of hazing a former University of Missouri student left disabled by alcohol poisoning has been arrested and released on bond.

Court dates set for two men charged with hazing at University of Missouri

June 27, 2022 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity event last October both now have arraignments scheduled.

Former Columbia College president passed away Wednesday

June 25, 2022 2:52 PM Hannah Falcon

Gerald Brouder, PhD, died in Columbia on Wednesday at 79 years old, according to Columbia College.

Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County

June 24, 2022 7:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.

Man accused in MU hazing arrested after hearing

June 24, 2022 6:05 AM Joushua Blount

One of the men charged in the University of Missouri hazing incident was arrested and left the courtroom in handcuffs after his Friday afternoon hearing.

University of Missouri System leadership speak out after two are charged in hazing incident

June 23, 2022 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System leadership spoke about Danny Santulli during the Board of Curators meeting.

UM Board of Curators approves $3.9 billion budget

June 23, 2022 4:28 PM Marina Diaz

The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously passed a $3.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year Thursday.

Crocker R-II school district cancels final two days of summer school due to threat

June 22, 2022 11:45 AM Matthew Sanders

A school district in Pulaski County has canceled the final two days of summer school after it sent students home early Wednesday because of a threat, according to posts on a district Facebook page.

Two men charged in Mizzou hazing case file motions in defense

June 21, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing in the Mizzou incident from last fall have filed multiple items in the Circuit Court of Boone County in the upcoming cases.

Free defensive driving class for teens comes to Jefferson City

June 21, 2022 11:40 AM Sarah Higgins

The program will hold training sessions at the Missouri Emergency Vehicle Operation Course training center on July 9 and 10.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college entrance exams be required for admission?

June 20, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some universities are getting rid of the requirement that applicants submit ACT or SAT scores.

Family’s lawyer speaks out after hazing charges filed against two in MU freshman alcohol poisoning case

June 17, 2022 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men have been charged with hazing after a University of Missouri freshman was left disabled after drinking large amounts of liquor at a fraternity event.