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Journalism adviser McReynolds retires after 36 years at MU

Lucille Sherman June 3, 2014

Jill McReynolds, who has been an adviser at the School of Journalism for the past 26 years, is retiring after a 36-year career at MU. McReynolds has worked at MU since graduating from Stephens College....

MU receives $120,000 gift from State Farm

Maddie Foster June 3, 2014

Like a good neighbor, State Farm Insurance is there for MU. The company donated roughly $120,000 to the university on May 20, bringing the company’s total donations to MU up to $1.8 million. The latest...

UM Curators deny allegations in wrongful death suit

Covey Eonyak Son May 27, 2014

[Columbia fireman Bruce Britt was killed February 22](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/2/22/university-village-evacuated/) when a walkway at the University Village apartments collapsed during an...

MU family medicine program nationally recognized for outstanding commitment

Libbye Tellor May 21, 2014

The MU School of Medicine was awarded its second Top 10 Award for its family and community medicine program. The award is given by the American Academy of Family Physicians annually to honor schools with...

Loftin looks to private developers to replace campus child care

Covey Eonyak Son May 21, 2014

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin announced a plan to issue a “request for proposals” from private developers with hopes of replacing the Student Parent Center, which is scheduled to close June 30. MU spokesman...

Sexual assault, burglary suspect still at large

Covey Eonyak Son May 10, 2014

MU and Columbia police launched a manhunt Friday night to apprehend an alleged sexual assault and burglary suspect. The suspect is [described](http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0510-search-for-suspect-continues/)...

Police link suicide on MU campus to sexual assault, burglary suspect

Covey Eonyak Son May 10, 2014

MU police responded to a report of a deceased person at approximately 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Trowbridge Livestock Center. Authorities believe the death to be a suicide, as no signs of foul play were...

Renew Mizzou will displace over 400 seats in Ellis

Renew Mizzou will displace over 400 seats in Ellis

Finding a quiet space to study for this year’s final exams may be challenging for many students, with construction taking place in major parts of Ellis Library. The construction will temporarily convert...

MU nursing program ranked No. 1 in the nation

Covey Eonyak Son May 6, 2014

MU’s Sinclair School of Nursing was ranked the [No. 1 nursing school in the nation](http://www.collegeatlas.org/top-nursing-schools-2014.html), leading three other Missouri nursing programs — Southeast...

MU Professor Maggie Walter recognized with Outstanding Journalism Alumna Award

Kevin Graeler May 4, 2014

Now in her 11th year as an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, Maggie Walter is not ready to stop. She is, however, more than willing to take some time to reflect on how far she...

Curators approve refinancing deal to save on existing debt

Covey Eonyak Son May 1, 2014

The UM System Board of Curators unanimously approved a deal to refinance up to $350 million of existing debt with the hopes of generating savings. Tom Richards, UM System’s interim vice president of...

Faculty over the years express interest in maintaining child care services

Crystal Duan April 30, 2014

In 1982, the Student Parent Center was on a “list for review for possible reduction or elimination.” Instead of eliminating the facility, then-Chancellor Barbara Uehling decided to relocate the center...