FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia mayor says he’ll pursue mask requirements
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University of Missouri will not outsource landscaping jobs
The University of Missouri said Friday that it will not outsource its landscaping jobs in a proposal that contributed to backlash from the affected workers and other MU employees.
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5 people within MU Athletics test positive for COVID-19
Mizzou Athletics said Thursday afternoon five athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Dollar General employee tests positive for COVID-19
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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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Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks
Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.
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Jefferson City seniors organize private prom after school district cancels event
Jefferson City High School seniors have organized their own prom after the school district officially canceled the event last week.
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CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students
Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.
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Columbia Public Schools lays out plan for fall classes
Columbia Public Schools students will get a much different classroom experience in the fall, according to plans released Monday for a return to school amid COVID-19.
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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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Columbia Public Schools closer to finalizing equity mission statement
Columbia Public Schools is getting closer to having a new mission statement related to equity and inclusion.
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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.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools releases graduation plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools released more information on 2020 graduation plans. The district plans to hold several in-person graduation ceremonies from July 30th-August 2nd. Dates of in-person graduation ceremonies: Rock Bridge High School, Thursday, July 30 (with Friday, July 31 for additional ceremonies if necessary based on student participation)Douglass High School, Friday, July
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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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