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McCaskill speaks about Ferguson, veterans affairs

Quinn Malloy • September 13, 2014

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., joked about her reputation as a moderate to lighten up the crowd in Hulston Hall on Friday. “I got 35 percent of Missouri that thinks I’m Satan on a horse,” McCaskill...

Nixon releases over $140 million for education

Isabella Alves • September 12, 2014

Governor Jay Nixon announced on Thursday that he will release $143.6 million to fund K-12 schools and higher education institutions after vetoing bills proposing tax cuts. Public Missouri universities...

MUPD, CPD to increase collaboration, patrols

Maddie Foster • September 11, 2014

MU and the Columbia police departments are planning to strengthen the collaboration between the two agencies and increase patrols near campus. The departments will increase their patrols in Greektown...

Dermatology department turns 50

Esther Seawell • September 9, 2014

The School of Medicine’s Dermatology Department celebrated its 50th anniversary with a brunch and evening gala event Saturday. Former and current dermatology faculty and former students in the program...

MizzouRec rock wall’s fate uncertain

Clarissa Buch • September 9, 2014

The fate of the rock wall in the MU Student Recreation Complex is uncertain. Speculations continue that Scroggs Peak, a 35.5-foot climbing tower, and Brewer Butte, a 180-square-foot bouldering wall, may...

NCTQ to take UM System to Missouri Supreme Court

Isabella Alves • September 9, 2014

The National Council on Teacher Quality is filing litigation with the Missouri Supreme Court against the UM System to gain access to course syllabi. Arthur McKee, NCTQ managing director of preparation...

Title IX training underway

Covey Eonyak Son, Isabella Alves • September 4, 2014

Faculty Council kicked off the fall semester by discussing changes to Title IX procedures and employee benefits during its first open session on Thursday. ####Title IX changes Interim Title IX Coordinator...

New sustainability coordinator focuses on connections, big picture

Annabel Ames • September 3, 2014

The Sustainability Office recently hired Michael Burden as the new coordinator in an effort to keep a better handle on sustainability issues around MU. Burden, who previously served as the project coordinator...

Wolfe, Loftin overhaul Title IX, sexual assault policies

Clarissa Buch • September 3, 2014

Changes to the ways in which MU and the UM System handle Title IX and sexual assault cases are underway in wake of [new allegations of Title IX violations at MU](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/8/21/espn-report-mu-violated-title-ix/). In...

College of Business launches new risk management program

Anna Sutterer • September 3, 2014

The College of Business has launched the new Risk Management and Insurance Program after two years of fundraising and preparation. Frederick Travis, a recent hire to the college, will head the program...

SHP considering new public health program

Isabella Alves • September 3, 2014

The School of Health Professions is considering a new undergraduate program in public health. Deborah Hume and Mark Kuhnert, associate professors in the school, have sent out a needs assessment to students,...

Human Environmental Sciences dean plans to retire

Clarissa Buch • August 28, 2014

College of Human Environmental Sciences Dean Stephen Jorgensen announced Aug. 21 his retirement after serving in the position since 2001. Jorgensen’s retirement will take effect on Aug. 31, 2015. Jorgensen...