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    Relevant Youth showcases MU Black creatives via Instagram

    • Nia Martin
    • 12 hrs ago

    The public van virtually walk through the show to see a range of works and learn about the MU students who created them.

    Artist and teacher Benjamin Cameron's life is memorialized in his art and students

    Artist and teacher Benjamin Cameron's life is memorialized in his art and students

    • By Cameron Barnard
    • Feb 26, 2021

    The longtime Columbia College, Stephens College and MU professor passed away peacefully Feb. 5

    MU plans for in-person commencement ceremonies ... with some caveats

    MU plans for in-person commencement ceremonies ... with some caveats

    • By Madison Stephens
    • Feb 25, 2021

    MU plans to hold in-person commencement over time: two weekends in May for 2021 graduates and one in April for 2020 grads.

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    Lab is named for Henry Kirklin, at last MU's 'official first Black instructor'
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    Lab is named for Henry Kirklin, at last MU's 'official first Black instructor'

    • By Jacob Moscovitch
    • Feb 24, 2021

    "He paved the way for people who look like me," MU senior Maya Puller said of Kirklin, a renowned plant expert.

    Stephens College opens branch supporting women in communication

    • Zoe Sloan Hormell
    • Feb 23, 2021

    The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication is based at Florida International University.

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    Harlan is showing emotional support for MU during COVID-19 with a new sign

    Harlan is showing emotional support for MU during COVID-19 with a new sign

    • By Nia Martin
    • Feb 22, 2021

    A sign showing Harlan the dog, a favorite at MU, will show up around campus this week.

    MU Agriculture Building lab to be named in honor of Henry Kirklin, MU's first Black teacher

    • Nia Martin
    • Feb 22, 2021

    A dedication ceremony will take place Wednesday over Zoom.

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    Emergency grants provide relief for college students

    • Logan Perrone, KOMU 8 Reporter
    • Feb 20, 2021

    The second COVID-19 relief package passed in December gave billions to education. Part of that will go to students in need.

    MU will not require standardized test scores for fall applicants

    • Zoe Sloan Hormell
    • Feb 19, 2021

    MU will consider transcripts, grade point averages, academic course loads, class rank and other factors.

    Panelists emphasize importance of sharing Columbia's Black history

    • Nia Martin
    • Feb 19, 2021

    Panelists described the Sharp End, a historic Black business district in downtown Columbia.

    Columbia College announces virtual commencement for May 1

    • Zoe Sloan Hormell
    • Feb 16, 2021

    The change from an in-person event is meant to help contain the spread of COVID-19, according to the news release.

    MU shifts to remote operations Monday

    • Missourian Staff
    • Feb 15, 2021

    In-person requirements will be made up later in the semester. 

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    Capitol insurrection videos and photos become powerful teaching tools on government

    Capitol insurrection videos and photos become powerful teaching tools on government

    • Story and photos by Jacob Moscovitch
    • Feb 14, 2021

    Local teachers say that we shouldn't back away from talking with students about what happened on Jan. 6.

    Columbia College cancels all classes Monday

    • Missourian staff
    • Feb 14, 2021

    All classes for the day and evening programs, both in-seat and virtual, are canceled.

    Ranken Technical College plans to open an Ashland location

    • By Madison Stephens
    • Feb 11, 2021

    The $6 million project stems from a partnership between Ranken administrators and Ashland school district and city leaders.

    MU is set to restructure the College of Human Environmental Sciences

    • By Irina Matchavariani
    • Feb 9, 2021

    Although departments will be reassigned to other areas of MU, students shouldn't worry about changes to their degree programs.

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    MU graduate's first feature film wins Sundance award
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    MU graduate's first feature film wins Sundance award

    • By Cameron Barnard
    • Feb 7, 2021

    MU graduate Bailey Synclaire's film "Cusp" won the documentary emerging filmmaker award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

    MU Jefferson statue committee recommends commemorative sign in report

    MU Jefferson statue committee recommends commemorative sign in report

    • By Galen Bacharier
    • Feb 6, 2021

    A four-page report submitted to University of Missouri President Mun Choi outlines the task force's activities and proposal.

    UM curators approve projects, look to future of research, infrastructure funds

    UM curators approve projects, look to future of research, infrastructure funds

    • By Galen Bacharier and Jacob Moscovitch
    • Feb 4, 2021

    The UM System Board of Curators also gave the green light to hire architects and engineers for MU's indoor practice facility.

    UM board unanimously approves AE hires for MU indoor practice facility

    • By Emily Leiker
    • Feb 4, 2021

    Missouri will present a full project proposal for approval in May. 

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    New board and vice chair selected for Columbia College's Board of Trustees

    New board and vice chair selected for Columbia College's Board of Trustees

    • By Azucena Gonzalez
    • Feb 1, 2021

    Columbia College Board of Trustees selected Rev. Brag Stagg as the new chair and Helen Dale Coe Simons as the new vice chair. 

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    International students reflect on a lonely pandemic year
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    International students reflect on a lonely pandemic year

    • By Irina Matchavariani
    • Jan 31, 2021

    Long walks on the MKT and peer support have helped students cope with being far from home at a scary time.

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