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J-School dean candidate Thor Wasbotten emphasizes the value of adaptability, relevance

Esther Seawell • February 26, 2015

The Missouri School of Journalism hosted its final open forum Thursday for the fourth candidate for the position of dean. Thor Wasbotten was introduced by School of Law Dean Gary Meyers, who is the search...

Eardley announced as new Title IX administrator

Taylor Blatchford • February 25, 2015

Provost Garnett Stokes announced Wednesday that Ellen Eardley will be the university’s new Title IX administrator and assistant vice provost. Eardley is a partner at Mehri & Skalet, PLLC in Washington,...

UM System offers Million Steps to better health

Isabella Alves • February 25, 2015

More faculty and staff are finding themselves pacing this year — and talking about it. Footsteps have become a new topic of conversation since the UM System Wellness Program began offering full rebates...

Research shows low female participation in engineering, other STEM fields

Claire Schwark • February 25, 2015

The engineering industry is suffering from low female participation more than any other STEM — science, technology, mathematics and engineering — fields, according to recent research. A study conducted...

Deaton discusses global hunger issues

Esther Seawell • February 25, 2015

Ending world hunger and how students and university leaders can become more involved in the process were the main points in Chancellor Emeritus Brady Deaton’s message at a student-hosted event Monday...

Columbia Police Department receives grant to strengthen drunk-driving patrols

Hailey Stolze • February 25, 2015

MU freshman Kathryn McDonnell distinctly remembers the moment when she learned one of her favorite high school teachers, Janet Esrock, had been killed by a drunk driver. Esrock was driving with her son...

Missouri General Assembly seeks to offer virtual schooling

Paige Lalain • February 25, 2015

This past week, Missouri lawmakers opened discussion to the proposition of virtual schooling for students wishing to transfer from struggling, unaccredited school districts — a proposition that has led...

Crowded City Council race focuses on development, police

Ruth Serven • February 25, 2015

The race for Columbia’s First Ward Council seat is crowded with contenders and big ideas. Eight candidates filed to run for the position made vacant when Ginny Chadwick resigned in January. Candidates...

Journalism dean candidate Esther Thorson discusses current issues, future plans

Dun Li • February 24, 2015

Associate Dean Esther Thorson took the podium Monday to outline her vision for the Missouri School of Journalism as the third of four finalists for the position of dean. Thorson, who also serves as the...

Craft Studio coordinator Kelsey Hammond embraces body image

Emma Diltz • February 24, 2015

Kelsey Hammond takes nude self-portraits. Though occasionally criticized by those who don’t understand the objective of her art, she brushes it off to focus on herself and her work at hand. She said...

MU team makes reality of Missouri food insecurity ‘easy to digest’

Hannah Black • February 24, 2015

Though he tried, associate professor of geography Matthew Foulkes was unable to summarize the stories of his work on the Missouri Hunger Atlas. There’s a lot to tell. “I know, I know, I can't do this...

Two slates running for RHA president

Cleopatra Benos • February 24, 2015

Two slates are running in the 2015 Residence Halls Association presidential election. Freshmen Billy Donley and Rachel Thomas are challenging sitting RHA President Steven Chaffin, who is aiming for a second...