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Kathryn Chval named College of Education dean

Kathryn Chval named College of Education dean

Nancy Coleman March 8, 2016

Kathryn Chval was named dean of the College of Education by Provost Garnett Stokes and interim Chancellor Hank Foley in a [news release Tuesday afternoon](http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2016/0308-provost-interim-chancellor-name-chval-permanent-dean-of-education/)....

‘Weiner’ offers humor, insight

Morgan Magid March 8, 2016

In the world of politics, some names seem to precede themselves. Think of those graced with Kennedy or Roosevelt or Adams. With names like those, how could they be anything but powerful, long-term politicians?...

‘Homeland’ puts faces to Iraq War

Morgan Magid March 8, 2016

In a stunning six-hour homage to his family and the place of his birth, Iraqi-French director Abbas Fahdel presents a critical message about the tangible consequences of unchecked American foreign policy...

Missouri legislature passes $1 million in cuts to MU

Missouri legislature passes $1 million in cuts to MU

Amos Chen March 8, 2016

Missouri House legislators passed a proposal Tuesday to eliminate $1 million in state funding from MU. The amendment to [House Bill 2003](http://www.house.mo.gov/billsummary.aspx?bill=HB2003), an appropriations...

Click supports AAUP’s investigation of her dismissal

Click supports AAUP’s investigation of her dismissal

Anna Sutterer, Kyra Haas March 8, 2016

The American Association of University Professors announced Monday that it will send a committee to MU to conduct a formal investigation of assistant communication professor Melissa Click’s termination,...

MUPD reports stolen catalytic converters

MUPD reports stolen catalytic converters

Andrew Frein March 8, 2016

The MU Police Department has received seven reports of catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles in various parking lots around MU, [according to a news release Tuesday](http://mupolice.missouri.edu/pr/archive/2016/4-2016.php)....

Explaining the UM System

Explaining the UM System

Claire Mitzel March 8, 2016

After the resignations of former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and former UM System President Tim Wolfe in November, questions have been raised about how the UM System operates and the roles of its president,...

Experience True/False through the lens of a first-timer’s Snapchats

Experience True/False through the lens of a first-timer’s Snapchats

Katherine White March 8, 2016

Going into True/False Film Fest for the first time, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Now that it’s over, I’ve completely fallen in love with it, and I already can’t wait for next year. As my...

Academic Retention Services seeks to connect with minorities, expand its staff

Tess Vrbin March 7, 2016

Over the past two semesters, Academic Retention Services has undergone leadership and operational changes, but its mission to serve students has stayed the same. When ARS Director Donell Young was hired...

Owen Suskind brings animation to life in ‘Life, Animated’

Owen Suskind brings animation to life in ‘Life, Animated’

Bianca Rodriguez March 7, 2016

My brother was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. It was as if someone came in and flipped a switch, turning him completely off. The same can be said of the star of documentary “Life, Animated,”...

Project of the Week: Breaking down Clery releases since 2011

Project of the Week: Breaking down Clery releases since 2011

Peter Baugh, Tessa Weinberg March 7, 2016

This past Saturday, students received an email with the first Clery release sent since July 5, 2015. Notified of an attempted sexual assault that took place in the area of Mumford Hall, the MU Police Department...