Thomas Jefferson embodies both the best and worst of U.S. history because of his innovation in education and connection to slavery and the Trail of Tears, said Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author...

The 41st annual University of Missouri Safety Walk, hosted by the Missouri Students Association and the Graduate Professional Council, took place Monday evening with a multitude of representatives, including...

Residents of Hudson Hall were evacuated early Sunday in response to a fire that reportedly started in room 337. According to a Columbia Fire Department [news release](http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Public_Comm/Public_Information/Press_Releases/view.php?id=2668),...

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., joked about her reputation as a moderate to lighten up the crowd in Hulston Hall on Friday. “I got 35 percent of Missouri that thinks I’m Satan on a horse,” McCaskill...

Governor Jay Nixon announced on Thursday that he will release $143.6 million to fund K-12 schools and higher education institutions after vetoing bills proposing tax cuts. Public Missouri universities...

The third annual Patriot’s Day Barbecue recognized and celebrated MU students, faculty, and alumni who have served in the armed forces. With the large American flags hanging from the Columns, students,...

Students in various organizations at MU took the initiative to come together and create the advocacy group, MU4MikeBrown, in response to the fatal shooting of the Ferguson teen [Aug. 9](http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/14/michael-brown-ferguson-missouri-timeline/14051827/). The...

The annual Fall Fest was held Sept. 10 in the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, introducing incoming and current minority students to a series of student clubs and organizations. More than 25 tables...

MU and the Columbia police departments are planning to strengthen the collaboration between the two agencies and increase patrols near campus. The departments will increase their patrols in Greektown...

In Duluth, Minnesota several years ago, an overwhelmed, high school sophomore decided he wanted to end his life. Dave Romano was considered popular in school. He was successful in most aspects of his...