University News Archives

Norovirus cases spread across campus

Emma Harper • April 4, 2025

What to know about the virus and how to prevent its spread

MU President Choi announces uncertain budget future

Vrunda Khairmode • February 27, 2025

President Choi indicated the cancellation of certain federal projects and a decrease in the university’s expenditures for the upcoming fiscal years in an email to faculty and staff The University...

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits MU to recruit new wave of Hotdoggers

Ash Merenbloom • February 26, 2025

The Wienermobile offers graduating seniors experience in various media and career skills to prepare them for later work The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visited the University of Missouri on...

MU students establish new undergraduate research program

Ava Gordon • February 25, 2025

The Columns Journal helps students publish their research and provides student training Green cupcakes line the front table of Parker Auditorium to celebrate students piling in for the first...

MSA passes increase in STRIPES budget for 2024-2025

Maggie LeBeau • October 28, 2024

The MSA STRIPES program, which provides MU students with free rides on late nights, skyrocketed in usage and popularity, leading to a $50,000 budget increase On Oct. 1, the Missouri Students...

MU removes division of inclusion, diversity and equity

Maya Dawson • August 7, 2024

All programs previously under the division will be moved under other departments, a decision that has faced wide backlash from students The Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at...

Sustain Mizzou and Campus Dining Services share plans to reduce waste on campus

Keara Connolly • March 3, 2024

Sustain Mizzou held a meeting to give students a crash course in composting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Attendees were joined by Don Jackson, the director of Campus Dining Services.

Downtown parade celebrates MU’s 112th Homecoming

Joey Lane & Jacob Miklas • October 28, 2023

MU hosted its annual homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 21. The parade acted as a launch into the weekend of homecoming festivities at MU.

CAPB welcomes fall season with annual Fall Bash

Katie Fisher • October 28, 2023

On Oct. 13, students and staff alike welcomed the fall season at the Campus Activities Programming Board’s annual Fall Bash.

Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gamma Sigma win MU Homecoming

Vivi Hirschfield • October 27, 2023

On Monday at 7 p.m. in Traditions Plaza, members of Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations gathered to hear the announcement of the winners of this year’s Homecoming competition.

Proposed ordinance would make Columbia LGBTQ+ sanctuary city

Sophia Anderson • October 25, 2023

The Young Democratic Socialists of America call upon city officials to pass an ordinance that would guarantee protections for LGBTQ+ community members and their families.