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Honoring Black History Month: The beginnings of Black history at MU

Anna Colletto and Jacob Richey • February 1, 2023

February marks the start of Black History Month, a national tradition tracing back to 1926. Read about the first moments in Black history at MU, from the struggle to desegregate MU to the first Black member of the Board of Curators.

MU hosts free mpox vaccine clinic

Shane LaGesse • January 30, 2023

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services sponsored a free mpox vaccine clinic on Jan. 25 at MU.

LBC speaks out after racist post faces no repercussions from MU administration

Mercy Austin and Scout Hudson • January 28, 2023

MU’s decision not to discipline former Turning Point USA President Megan Miller faced opposition from many students and organizations on campus.

MU enrollment steady but faces 10-year declines

Laine Cibulskis • January 26, 2023

Although MU enrollment has remained consistent for the past four years despite nationwide drops, there have been overall declines throughout the past 10 years.

Learn about MU’s sexual and reproductive health resources and MSA’s newest initiative promoting sexual health resources, Resolution 62-11

Saylor Campbell • December 11, 2022

Students have access to contraceptives like birth control and IUDs as well as pregnancy resources on campus.

Significant Statistics: Welcome Week 2022 by the numbers

Annie Goldman • December 11, 2022

The Maneater’s Data and Investigative team breaks down Welcome Week feedback data collected by the Division of Student Affairs.

USDA gives MU $25 million grant for sustainable agriculture research

Oscar Kalden • November 17, 2022

The funding will be used to research and develop agricultural practices in the face of climate change.

New fall 2023 flat-rate tuition model, explained

Briana Iordan and Joey Yancey • November 15, 2022

The new UM System tuition model will go into effect fall 2023. MU Finance Vice Chancellor Rhonda Gibler addresses current and future changes to the system.

MU holds annual Homecoming parade featuring a sensory-friendly section

Benjamin Miller • October 31, 2022

The parade featured crowd involvement, with participants tossing candy to children and cheering with alumni.

MU announces hazing prevention courses

Paige Gerling • October 27, 2022

Nearly a year after MU student Danny Santulli was hospitalized as a result of an alleged hazing incident, MU has announced three hazing courses that the MU community can access.

Santulli family holds candlelight vigil marking one year since alleged hazing incident

Story by Alex Goldstein • October 26, 2022

Blue glow sticks, T-shirts spread anti-hazing message, celebrate Danny Santulli

J-School awards 3 with Missouri Honor Medal at annual banquet

Story by Matt Guzman • October 24, 2022

Jeff Goodby, Ami Vitale and Susan Chira of The Marshall Project received the high distinction, awarded to creators who exemplify distinguished service in journalism and strategic communications.