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Missouri S&T professor recognized for Internet research
Assistant professor of computer science Sriram Chellappan has been a member of the university's faculty since 2008.
Former Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman dies at 66
Arlene Ackerman, who grew up in St. Louis, died at age 66. She made massive changes in the Philadelphia school system including smaller class sizes and higher test scores.
Missouri men's basketball shoots down Auburn
Five Missouri players scored in double figures including 24 points from Keion Bell and 23 from Earnest Ross in a 91-77 victory over Auburn on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.
Columbia residents protest Larry James' candidacy for MU job
The dean of the College of Education called a news conference to say James is still a finalist, and that the selection process will be fair and transparent.
Returned volunteers in Columbia further Peace Corps' goals
Former Peace Corps volunteers in Columbia, who are hosting the Third Goal International Film Festival on Saturday at the MU Student Center, share their own stories of serving overseas.
Missouri Bar task force publishes recommendations for public defender funding
The Missouri Bar Criminal Justice Task Force issued a list of recommendations for the state funding of the public defender system, which has been in a state of near-crisis for years.
Ryan Ferguson files another appeal to overturn murder conviction
Ferguson's petition alleges errors and bad judgment on the part of the Cole County judge who most recently denied him a new trial.
DEAR READER: Open records benefit community
Two separate incidents regarding open records this week showed that journalists are not the only citizens using the Missouri Sunshine Law.
UM President Tim Wolfe focuses on rising enrollment in speech
Wolfe discussed record enrollment growth, strategic priorities in his annual address.
Ballet director brings contemporary dance styles to Columbia
In June, the Missouri Contemporary Ballet will perform "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Playing follow the leader might help Missouri men's basketball
Last year’s Tigers were great at it, nine guys following the veteran leadership of Kim English and Marcus Denmon, translating to a 30-5 record. But this year’s team is different.
Columbia Chamber of Commerce endorses Nauser for Fifth Ward
The group announced its support for Laura Nauser over opponents Mark Jones and Susan "Tootie" Burns at its quarterly membership breakfast.
Some Rob Sanders supporters upset over sale of police dog
The Columbia Police Officers’ Association said selling the dog at such a low price “demonstrates the continued fiscal irresponsibility and misinformed decision making surrounding Fano.”
ROTC cadets find Incoherent, injured man on Stankowski Field
The man was discovered by two Air Force ROTC cadets early Friday morning and then taken to University Hospital.
Hickman basketball's Pennington hopes to return sooner than expected
Deandre Pennington's senior season – and high school career – was in jeopardy after a knee injury, but he has made a speedy recovery and plans to rejoin the Kewpies as they hit the season's home stretch.
Vandiver Drive apartment complex evacuated after gas leak
A gas leak at an apartment complex Friday afternoon led to evacuation.
Events mark Black History Month in Columbia
Several events around town mark Black History Month.
Text of UM President Tim Wolfe's state of the university address
Read the prepared text of UM System President Tim Wolfe's presentation at the UM Curators meeting Friday morning.
Therapy dog helps firefighters connect with kids
Two-year-old Madison, a therapy dog, travels with her handler Ron Harder as a member of the Rock Community Fire Protection District's public outreach program.
Northwest Missouri teacher targets absenteeism in new class
Since Matt Tabor began to target excessive tardiness and absenteeism at Benton High School, the school has noted a marked improvement.