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Interim Chancellor Foley states resolve ‘to be better’ in statement on Laquan McDonald’s death

Taylor Blatchford • November 25, 2015

Protesters have taken to the Chicago streets after [the city released the dash-cam video from the October 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-cop-shooting-video-laquan-mcdonald-charges-20151124-story.html). McDonald,...

Administrative, faculty and student discontent led to Loftin’s downfall

Taylor Blatchford • November 24, 2015

When Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin [announced his resignation](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/9/loftin-announces-resignation-effective-jan-1/) the afternoon of Nov. 9, it would have been easy...

MU student to serve on Board of Curators in the upcoming year

Emily O’Connor • November 23, 2015

An MU student will soon be joining the UM System’s governing body, the Board of Curators, coinciding with a [historic time on campus](https://www.themaneater.com/special-sections/mu-fall-2015/), administrative...

Students bring hopes for campus improvement to curators’ listening session

Taylor Blatchford • November 20, 2015

One by one, students from a variety of campus organizations presented a common message to the UM System Board of Curators in a one-way conversation: They want a better MU, and they want administrators...

Ann Covington resigns from UM System Board of Curators

Waverly Colville • November 19, 2015

The UM System Board of Curators announced the resignation of curator Ann K. Covington effective immediately, according to a [news release.](http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/news/leadership_news/111915_news) Covington...

Mark McIntosh named interim vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and economic development

Waverly Colville • November 19, 2015

Mark McIntosh has been named interim vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and economic development effective immediately, [according to the MU News Bureau](http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2015/1118-mcintosh-named-interim-vice-chancellor-for-research-graduate-studies-and-economic-development/)...

Middleton, Foley speak to Faculty Council about campus climate

Elizabeth Loutfi • November 19, 2015

Faculty Council convened for the first time since the [resignations of Tim Wolfe and R. Bowen Loftin](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/11/wolfe-loftin-step-down-allow-campus-heal/) Thursday....

Interim UM System President Mike Middleton has student support

Marilyn Haigh • November 17, 2015

Kayla Burrell, vice president of the MU Black Pre-Law Student Association, watched Mike Middleton speak during a press conference Nov. 12 in University Hall in which he was announced as UM System interim...

Protests prompt free speech discussion on campus

Jennifer Prohov • November 17, 2015

Reports of Concerned Student 1950 supporters’ attempts to block media access during [demonstrations Nov. 9](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/10/nov-9-chronological-play-play/) quickly overshadowed...

Concerned Student 1950 looks to the future

Jennifer Prohov • November 17, 2015

A calm breeze drifted through a reverently quiet Carnahan Quad campsite Nov. 10, creating a peaceful atmosphere that came in sharp contrast to the day before, when a national media frenzy had surrounded...

Alumni reflect on years of racism at MU

Morgan Magid • November 13, 2015

Walking on Hitt Street from his residence hall, Jeff Beckham encountered men in a pickup truck who proceeded to shout, “Hey you nigger,” at him. He was just a freshman. Although growing up on the...

Yvonne Sparks appointed as newest curator for UM System

Emily O’Connor • November 13, 2015

Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Yvonne S. Sparks as the newest member of the UM System Board of Curators on Friday to represent the First Congressional District. The curators supervise the UM System’s four...