University News Archives - Page 48 of 87

Diversity requirement begins for new students, but is subject to change

Lily Cusack • February 9, 2016

Obstacles still stand in the way of a permanent diversity course requirement at MU, but the university has held diversity training sessions for new students and implemented required trainings for administrators. Former...

UM System president talks progress, asks for patience in address to curators

Katherine Knott • February 7, 2016

Interim President Michael Middleton didn’t sugarcoat the outlook for the UM System on Friday morning during his second report to the Board of Curators. “I’ve walked the halls of the state capitol...

Student panel speaks about diversity at Board of Curators meeting

Nancy Coleman • February 5, 2016

When Timothy Love arrived at the University of California, Berkeley as an undergraduate student, he considered himself ignorant, bigoted and prejudiced against the LGBTQ community. Love, now a first-year...

Curators discuss presidential search committee and construction projects

Claire Mitzel • February 5, 2016

During its meeting on Thursday at MU, the UM System Board of Curators discussed and approved a variety of topics such as construction projects and next school year’s room and board rates. Concerned Student...

UPDATED: Concerned Student 1950 protests outside Board of Curators meeting

Taylor Blatchford, Claire Mitzel • February 4, 2016

Students and members of Concerned Student 1950 protested Thursday afternoon outside a UM System Board of Curators meeting in support of [suspended communications professor](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/1/27/melissa-click-suspended-um-system-board-curators-p/)...

Boone County Commission requests adequate funding for UM System

Thomas Oide • February 4, 2016

The Boone County Commission released a resolution statement Tuesday asking for state lawmakers to continue to adequately fund the university. “This resolution is intended to convey the sincere and strong...

Professor recognized for new approach to cancer treatment

Kyra Haas • February 4, 2016

As a fifth grader in the Indian state of Karnataka, [radiology and physics professor Kattesh Katti](http://katteshkatti.com/) borrowed chemicals from school and conducted his own experiments, such as testing...

Concerned Student 1950 returns with the same demands

Emily Gallion • February 4, 2016

When a group of protesters interrupted the UM System Board of Curators meeting Thursday afternoon, Chairwoman Pamela Henrickson banged the gavel several times to call for order, but eventually fell silent. In...

Board of Curators announces resignation of Curator David Steward

Alyssa Bessasparis, Thomas Oide • February 1, 2016

The UM System Board of Curators announced the resignation of Curator David Steward because of personal reasons, effective immediately on Feb. 1. “It has been a great honor to serve the four campuses...

Foley announces $2 million donation to the School of Music

Alyssa Bessasparis • February 1, 2016

Interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced Monday that Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield will donate $2 million to the Mizzou New Music Initiative, which provides a wide range of programming and aims to help the...

Residential Life adjusts housing plans for 2016 as enrollment estimates drop

Lauren Wortman • January 31, 2016

Expectations of lower enrollment rates in fall 2016 have prompted the Department of Residential Life to make a number of housing changes, including closing Tiger Reserve and offering upperclassmen more...

Concerned Student 1950 to receive Chairman’s Award from the NAACP

Thomas Oide • January 30, 2016

After generating national media attention and removing UM System President Tim Wolfe from office, Concerned Student 1950 will receive the Chairman’s Award from the NAACP next week. The group will accept...