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The Maneater

MU could hire second female provost in university history

Taylor Blatchford December 3, 2014

MU has been searching for a provost since Brian Foster retired on Jan. 1, and there are [four candidates for the position: Michele Wheatly, John Wiencek, Nancy Brickhouse and Garnett Stokes](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/11/19/provost-decision-critical-choice/)....

Residential Life planning to tackle laundry issues

Esther Seawell December 3, 2014

Residential Halls Association and the Department of Residential Life are working together to prioritize better educating students on how to use the 20 laundry facilities on campus, RHA President Steven...

Students implore administration be proactive, not reactive

Crystal Duan December 2, 2014

People hesitated to speak even after associate professor and event moderator Earnest Perry left the microphone open during a “Ferguson Listening Session” on Monday evening in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. The...

Loftin vows to continue racial discussions amid criticism

Covey Eonyak Son December 2, 2014

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin hosted a [“Ferguson Listening Session"](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/12/2/students-implore-administration-take-proactive-act/) on Monday to hear from MU community...

RESPOND aims to provide mental health support training on campus

Derek Hawley December 1, 2014

The Counseling Center has launched RESPOND, a new program to train faculty, staff and students to recognize and support people with mental illness. RESPOND is an eight-hour course “designed specifically...

Faculty Council discuss Title IX, faculty compensation issues

Esther Seawell November 30, 2014

In a wide-ranging meeting, Faculty Council discussed ongoing changes to Title IX policies, the Title IX administrator search and academic and faculty affairs. ####Title IX reform Faculty Council and...

Provost decision a critical choice

Taylor Blatchford, Rachel Pierret November 19, 2014

Since former executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost Brian Foster retired Jan. 1, MU has been conducting a search to fill the vacant position. According to the [Office of the Provost](http://provost.missouri.edu/about/index.php),...

School of Journalism announces $1 million donation

Taylor Blatchford November 19, 2014

The Missouri School of Journalism announced Wednesday a $1 million donation from Walter B. Potter Jr. to benefit benefit innovation in community journalism. The donation will fund the the Walter B. Potter...

Committee searches for new Title IX administrator

Hailey Stolze November 12, 2014

President Richard Nixon signed Title IX into federal law on June 23, 1972, with hopes of finally eliminating “discrimination based on sex in federally funded education programs or activities,” according...

Manor House’s future remains uncertain

Jessica Karins November 12, 2014

As MU considers plans to renovate Manor House, university officials are still debating whether the building should be remodeled into a new residence hall or remain as an apartment format. Currently, the...

Provost candidate Stokes aims to 'build excellence'

Provost candidate Stokes aims to ‘build excellence’

Taylor Blatchford November 11, 2014

Garnett Stokes, candidate for MU executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost and former interim president at Florida State University, spoke to students, faculty and staff in an open forum...

Wellness Center recognized nationally for awareness programs

Rachel Pierret November 11, 2014

MU’s Wellness Resource Center was named fifth best in the nation by TopCounselingSchools.org, ahead of fellow SEC schools like Auburn University, University of Georgia and Vanderbilt University. According...