University News Archives - Page 38 of 87

Interim administrator contracts are similar to those of their predecessors

Megan Dollar • September 3, 2016

With Mike Middleton and Hank Foley’s appointments as interim UM System president and interim chancellor, respectively, each signed new employment agreements that outlined their new job duties and compensation....

Failed fee and budget cuts cause changes at MU Libraries

Rebekah Komer • August 24, 2016

This semester, due to reduced funding, Ellis Library will have fewer hours and reduced resources. Last year, Ellis was open 24 hours for five days per week. This semester, during finals week and the week...

Independent diversity, equity and inclusion audit conducted over UM System

Olivia Garrett • August 23, 2016

The UM System is currently undergoing an independent audit of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs as part of a [series of initiatives](https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/news/leadership_news/news_110915)...

MU graduate student program improves health care in rural Missouri

Jackson Kinkead • August 23, 2016

Many rural counties with populations less than 10,000 often only have one or two health facilities and may not include mental health care, according a medical facilities map published by the Missouri Department...

Incoming freshman class size consistent with projected decline

Olivia Garrett • August 22, 2016

The decline in freshman enrollment for this school year is consistent with the drop [projected in May,](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/5/14/mu-braces-2600-fewer-students-fall-46-million-budg/)...

Seven stories likely to make news this fall at MU

Claire Mitzel • August 17, 2016

The 2015–16 school year made waves with many newsworthy events, from student protests to a controversial Missouri Students Association election. Fall 2016 will be no different: the UM System will hire...

Despite MU’s decline in enrollment, other Missouri universities see increase

Megan Dollar • August 1, 2016

Enrollment reports from other Missouri universities show that while MU is facing a significant decline in enrollment for fall 2016, other schools expect an increase. Universities across the state, including...

Parking permits to become available after delays caused by implementation of new system

Zia Kelly • July 21, 2016

After delays caused by technological issues with the transition to a new parking permit system, students will be able to begin purchasing parking permits July 25. MU Parking and Transportation Director...

Nixon withholds funding for independent review commission of UM System

Claire Mitzel • July 18, 2016

Despite not receiving state money, the University of Missouri Review Commission, created to review policies and administration within the UM System, moved ahead with their first meeting on Friday. The...

MU censured for third time since creation of AAUP censure list

Fiona Murphy • July 18, 2016

In June, MU was censured by the American Association of University Professors for the third time since the creation of the censure list after the AAUP investigated the university following the [firing...

Pat Okker named interim dean of College of Arts and Science

Claire Mitzel • July 15, 2016

Pat Okker will be the interim dean of the College of Arts and Science effective August 1, Provost Garnett Stokes announced on Friday in a news release. Okker, who is currently a senior associate provost,...

State Farm donation to support various MU programs

Claire Mitzel • July 13, 2016

State Farm Insurance Company donated $128,600 to MU on June 28 as part of the Mizzou: Our Time to Lead fundraising campaign. The donated money will go toward various MU departments and programs, including...