This year marks 111 years of homecoming at MU, but was MU the first institution to start this tradition in 1911? The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Baylor University claim otherwise.
The parade will feature floats from organizations and groups across Columbia and MU, as well as a sensory-friendly section where participants will limit loud noises and bright lights.
Data from the association provides insight on how alumni give back to MU students through supporting Homecomings with about 70,000 participants on the average year from 20210-20 and about $5.8 million in scholarships awarded from fiscal year 2011-21.
The Associated Students of the University of Missouri’s agenda for the academic school year consists of tuition grants, expanding student mental health and more.
In the second part of a two-part feature, Olivia Hennon shares the story of Margaret Romph, the girl who inspired her to create her own charity and stay involved with MizzouThon, even years after Margaret’s death.
In part one of a two-part feature, MizzouThon takes on its second year after its Main Event was canceled in 2020. President Nicole Lawson details the steps the organization is taking to fundraise and increase MizzouThon’s presence on campus as she serves in a new role on the leadership team.
With students returning to campus, Campus Dining Services made several adjustments to hours amid staffing issues, forcing some students to look elsewhere to satisfy their appetites or even forcing them to skip meals.
