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Research shows low female participation in engineering, other STEM fields

Claire Schwark • February 25, 2015

The engineering industry is suffering from low female participation more than any other STEM — science, technology, mathematics and engineering — fields, according to recent research. A study conducted...

Deaton discusses global hunger issues

Esther Seawell • February 25, 2015

Ending world hunger and how students and university leaders can become more involved in the process were the main points in Chancellor Emeritus Brady Deaton’s message at a student-hosted event Monday...

Eardley announced as new Title IX administrator

Taylor Blatchford • February 25, 2015

Provost Garnett Stokes announced Wednesday that Ellen Eardley will be the university’s new Title IX administrator and assistant vice provost. Eardley is a partner at Mehri & Skalet, PLLC in Washington,...

Journalism dean candidate Esther Thorson discusses current issues, future plans

Dun Li • February 24, 2015

Associate Dean Esther Thorson took the podium Monday to outline her vision for the Missouri School of Journalism as the third of four finalists for the position of dean. Thorson, who also serves as the...

Women in Engineering Center hopes to change culture within the field

Claire Schwark • February 18, 2015

A new program within the College of Engineering hopes to promote women’s roles in engineering and to enhance female students’ education in the college. The [Women in Engineering Center](http://engineering.missouri.edu/women-in-engineering/)...

State funding needed to relieve nursing shortage, educators say

Esther Seawell • February 18, 2015

As state officials attempt to relieve a significant shortage of nursing professionals in Missouri, nursing educators are asking the state for additional resources to keep up with demand. Out of 114 Missouri...

Journalism dean candidate Kurpius wants to focus on students, diversity

Hailey Stolze • February 18, 2015

Students at Manship School of Mass Communication, where Missouri School of Journalism dean candidate David Kurpius is a professor, simply call him Kurpius. It’s not a sign of disrespect, he said, but...

MU cancels classes for 13th time in history due to snow

Covey Eonyak Son • February 16, 2015

MU officials cancelled classes Monday due to snow for the 13th time in university history. All of campus, except MU Health Care facilities and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, will be closed...

Faculty Council discusses concerns over newest Title IX policies

Quinn Malloy • February 13, 2015

New Title IX procedures were the focus of Faculty Council’s Thursday meeting. ####Lack of representation A new rule, section 600.040 of the collected rules and regulations, denies the complainant and...

Journalism dean candidate Duhé discusses changing landscape, fundraising

Dun Li • February 13, 2015

The MU School of Journalism invited Dr. Sonya Forte Duhé, one of four finalists for the position of dean at the school, for an open forum Thursday. Duhé, currently director and professor at Loyola University’s...

Recap: First day of Curators February meeting

Taylor Blatchford, Quinn Malloy • February 6, 2015

Tuition increases and new Title IX procedures were two of the several topics discussed at the UM System Board of Curators’ meeting at MU on Thursday. ####Tuition and fees [Tuition increases were approved...

Curators discuss ‘year of the student,’ improving campus

Taylor Blatchford • February 6, 2015

Board of Curators Chairman Don Cupps’ focus for the Friday meeting of the board was on the “year of the student” theme for 2015. His report to the board touched on five issues affecting students...