Higher Education
Moment of silence at MU for Fort Hood victims
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates asked military personnel and others to pause for a minute at 1:34 p.m., a day after an Army psychiatrist killed 12 soldiers and one civilian.
Columbia College to host forum Tuesday about Veterans Affairs loans
The forum will explain how to buy a home or start a small business with Veterans Affairs loans.
Nontenured-track faculty may soon be included in MU campus committees
MU Faculty Council discussed a proposed change that would allow the nearly 600 nontenured-track faculty to participate on the 31 campus standing committees. They are expected to vote on the change Nov. 19.
Education leaders discuss future of schools
Four state senators and top state educators met for a hearing at the University of Central Missouri. Educators gave testimony that Missouri needs more educational funding. The Missouri Educated Citizenry 2020 Committee will use the information to plan legislation designed to improve education.
Old water leak requires some tooth-chattering drilling at Journalism School's famous archway
The School of Journalism's historic archway, traditionally a place of silence, is undergoing loud repairs this week.
Researcher accidentally carries radioactive material out of MU lab
An MU researcher spread radioactive material from a lab on his shoe Monday evening, which led MU to cordon off portions of a campus building. MU's environmental health and safety department is locating and removing affected material and will conduct an investigation into the accident once all radioactive material has been removed.
Guitarist Pat Martino comes to Columbia
Twenty years ago, Pat Martino suffered from an aneurysm that threatened to take away the musical career he created. After surgery, he recovered his abilities and will perform in Columbia this Wednesday to showcase his relearned talent.
Missouri Southern president no-confidence vote set for Monday
A faculty group have formed their opinion of the president based on 23 complants against Bruce Speck describing what it calls failures of leadership and management.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dianne Lynch inaugurated as Stephens College president
Family, friends, students, alumni and colleagues attend the inauguration of the new president of Stephens College, Dianne Lynch. During the ceremony, Lynch received the official symbol of the College and of the office of the presidency, the Presidential Medallion.
Stephens College inaugurates Dianne Lynch as 24th president
Although Lynch has been at Stephens since June, her inauguration marks her official position as president. Formerly dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in New York, she follows Wendy Libby, who was president for six years.
Many carve their first pumpkin at Multicultural Community Hour event
The Multicultural Community Hour held a special pumpkin carving event on Thursday afternoon that attracted international students and adults. For many, this was their first chance to take part in the Halloween tradition.
Journalists discuss future of industry at Stephens College
An opening event for Dianne Lynch's inauguration was a keynote and panel discussion on the future of American journalism Thursday night.
Difficult Dialogue discusses issues of race and civility
MU Difficult Dialogue brought up the difficult discussion topic of race on Thursday. Five people opened the discussion on race and discussed its impact on them. "We're not really taught to talk about race respectfully and productively," MU sophomore Emily Luft said.
University of Central Missouri president's ouster raises questions
The university's Board of Governors voted not to renew President Aaron Podolefsky's contract and didn't provide any explanation.
Accreditation group visits MU medical school to re-evaluate probation status
School officials think the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education will reach a decision in early 2010.
Columbia College celebrates life of beloved residential staff member
Students and staff at Columbia College share laughter and tears after one of their own, Ryann Schmidt, died after going into cardiac arrest. The funeral will take place Thursday in St. Louis.
Stephens College to inaugurate new president
Stephens College is holding inauguration ceremonies this week for its new leader, Dianne Lynch. Events include a panel discussion on journalism, a parade and an academic symposium.
Student news Web site launches on MU campus
The Free Tiger is a news Web site that launched Oct. 2. The site, started by two journalism students, aims to be more than just a news source and includes comics and fiction.
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: All decked out for Homecoming 2009
Chilly weather didn't stop students, alumni and residents from turning out for skits and house decorations.
UM Curators call for creativity to meet funding challenges
Calls for creativity and new funding mechanisms were recurring themes at the UM System Board of Curators meeting on Friday. "Now is not the time to be dealing with faith-based budgeting," UM System President Gary Forsee said.