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The Maneater

Third finalist for the dean of the College of Arts and Science visits campus

Third finalist for the dean of the College of Arts and Science visits campus

Lauren Bishop October 28, 2017

Marion Underwood, the third of four candidates announced for dean of the College of Arts and Science position, visited campus on Monday and Tuesday to learn more about MU’s campus and continue the interview...

Fourth and final College of Arts and Science dean candidate plans to advocate for inclusion on campus, increase funding for the college

Stephi Smith October 28, 2017

The fourth and final candidate for the College of Arts and Science dean position, Patricia Okker, presented to students and faculty on her goals and proposals for the position Thursday. Okker currently...

New MUPD substation to allow more student accessibility to on-campus officers

New MUPD substation to allow more student accessibility to on-campus officers

Stephi Smith October 26, 2017

The MU Police Department has set up a substation on the first floor of the MU Student Center, located along the wall by the Information Center. The station was first set up on Oct. 9, according to MUPD’s...

MU alumna chosen as first Andrew and Peggy Cherng Distinguished Visiting Scholar

MU alumna chosen as first Andrew and Peggy Cherng Distinguished Visiting Scholar

Allison Cho October 26, 2017

The Andrew and Peggy Cherng Distinguished Visiting Scholars program will welcome Jenny Tone-Pah-Hote to campus from Nov. 1-3. Launched with support from Andrew and Peggy Cherng under the MU Honors College,...

MU’s School of Social Work receives $1.8 million grant to support integrated behavioral studies

Tatyana Monnay October 25, 2017

The Schools of Social Work at MU and UM-St. Louis received a $1.8 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. “The grant is a workforce training grant,” grant training director...

MU doctoral nursing student is first to become fellow of national academy before graduating

Morgan Smith October 23, 2017

Doctoral nursing student Sharon Van Wicklin knew she would become a nurse when she was in high school at the end of 1960s. She was a candy striper at the Adventist Hospital in Simi Valley, California,...

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Stephi Smith October 22, 2017

The second candidate for the College of Arts and Science dean, Jeffrey Roberts, a chemistry professor at Purdue University, visited campus Thursday for an open forum. Roberts has worked at public universities...

Nancy Goroff, finalist for dean of College of Arts and Science, meets with MU faculty and staff to learn more about campus, continue interview process

Lauren Bishop October 20, 2017

Nancy Goroff, one of four College of Arts and Science dean finalists, visited campus Monday and Tuesday to meet with administration, hold an open forum and speak with students. Goroff is currently a professor...

MUPD’s messaging system, MU Alert, aims to keep students updated and aware

Stephi Smith October 18, 2017

The words “MU Alert reports…” light up the phone screen. There’s been an emergency near campus. The university’s alert messaging system, MU Alert, has been active since 2009. Alerts are sent...

MU project awarded $1.25 million grant to improve STEM literacy in middle schools

MU project awarded $1.25 million grant to improve STEM literacy in middle schools

Allison Cho October 18, 2017

A team led by MU professors has received a $1.25 million Science Education Partnership Award. The grant will fund a five-year initiative that seeks to improve STEM literacy and comprehension in Missouri...

“Time to Listen” event fosters discussion regarding race and religion

Galen Bacharier October 17, 2017

The Fireplace Lounge in Hulston Hall was overtaken by the voices of students on Tuesday evening, as the the department of religious studies held its first “A Time to Listen” event, entitled “Race...

MU estate planning program to benefit both law students and Boone County residents

MU estate planning program to benefit both law students and Boone County residents

Morgan Smith October 17, 2017

The MU School of Law and Family Impact Center will partner to provide free estate planning services to residents of Boone County and surrounding counties through the Mizzou Law Pro Bono Estate Planning...