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The Maneater

Engineering dean steps down after 20 years

Clarissa Buch June 19, 2014

College of Engineering dean James Thompson announced he would step down from his position on Sept. 1. Thompson was appointed as dean in 1994, and according to to Interim Provost Ken Dean, he leaves a...

RSVP Center moves from student government to MU’s hands

Covey Eonyak Son June 3, 2014

After years of being a Missouri Students Association auxiliary, the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center will find a new home as an official part of MU — a move that many believe will help...

Jesse and Swallow halls close while renovations take place

Libbye Tellor June 3, 2014

Jesse and Swallow halls will close for the upcoming school year as the Renew Mizzou renovations begin, and services and offices in the buildings are relocated. MU spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the Renew...

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...