The History of the University of Missouri
The University of Missouri was established just over 182 years ago, and it remains a vital public institution. The college is central to the life of its students and, by and large, the residents of Columbia. Whether it’s the access to schooling, jobs, or simply the entertainment of watching the sports teams, MU and Columbia […]
Paths to Success: Where Are They Now?
Over the past three decades, the University of Missouri Athletic Department has witnessed significant growth — due in no small part to former Athletic Director Mike Alden, who led the department from 1998 to 2015. The Tigers saw success on and off the field, moving from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference, renovating and […]
A 10-Year Vision
Columbia’s universities and colleges share their hopes and plans for the next 10 years. Stephens College By Dianne Lynch, PhD, president Larry Sommers, former president of Harvard University, said a few things worth remembering. My favorite? “Change happens slower than you think it will and then faster than you thought it could.” Welcome to higher […]
What does Columbia’s Student Housing Look Like Now?
At 128 feet, Rise on 9th, the newest in a slew of downtown luxury student apartments, is the sixth tallest building in Columbia, according to Emporis Research. The building’s 10th floor penthouse lounge offers an aerial view of MU’s campus and downtown. The paneled glass windows provide students an almost complete panorama of Missouri’s fourth […]
Local Title IX Coordinators Discuss their Programs
Title IX is a short and simple federal law. It reads, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” But the interpretation of the law and […]
Unsung Hero: Officer Joan Haaf
photos by Keith Borgmeyer “Unsung”: not celebrated or praised “Hero”: a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. On a hot, sunny Monday morning, MU Police Officer Joan Haaf met us outside the police station on Virginia Avenue. As she pulled her white SUV out of the garage, I smiled. I […]
Trulaske College of Business recognized at annual Telly Awards
The MU Trulaske College of Business has been recognized once more for its Centennial Speaker Series. The video, which featured 10 alumni and friends of the college who spoke about the current state of business and the future of the industry, was recognized by the 36th Annual Telly Awards. “We featured 10 of our distinguished […]
Sinquefields donate $10 million to MU Music
Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, prominent Missouri activists and philanthropists, gave MU a $10 million dollar gift to help fund a proposed new music building. The building is part of a larger plan to renovate the school of fine arts. This donation follows a $1 million dollar gift that the Sinquefields gave in 2009 to help […]
What If…? MU plans to spark campus curiosity
What If…? MU, an MU student-led conference, will be occurring Saturday, April 11. With the goal of stimulating conversation, collaboration and creative change, 10 ‘questioners’ will be asking “what if…?” in a series of short presentations. Students at the Trulaske School of Business and the Truman School of Public Affairs at MU have teamed up […]
7 Questions with Beth Chancellor, chief information security officer, University of Missouri System
Protecting Against the Invisible Beth Chancellor, chief information security officer, University of Missouri System You’re the CISO for the entire UM System. How do you ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected across the various campuses? The field of information technology is not short on standards. The same applies to information security. We […]
April: Movers and Shakers
Piyusha Singh Singh was named Columbia College’s first vice president of online education. In the newly created position, Singh will oversee online course development, staff oversight and management systems for Columbia College’s extensive online campus. Singh was previously associate dean of the school of liberal arts at Excelsior College. Brad Spears MidwayUSA promoted Spears […]
Manor House Apartments
The eight-story Manor House apartment complex, located at 306 Hitt St., is one of three university-owned apartment buildings specifically designated for older students. To live in Manor House, students must be over 21 years of age, be a graduate or professional student, be married or have children. However, priority at Manor House is given to […]