/tags/mizzou Mizzou en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:53:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-20/missouri-senate-passes-anti-hazing-bill-bipartisan-vote The bill would create a law named after Danny Santulli, who suffered alcohol poisoning leading to permanent brain damage during a fraternity event in 2021. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:53:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-20/missouri-senate-passes-anti-hazing-bill-bipartisan-vote Evy Lewis /sports/2024-12-22/photos-illinois-beats-mizzou-braggin-rights-st-louis-missouri The teams traded blows until the last minute — and the Illinois Fighting Illini emerged victorious, 80-77, over the Missouri Tigers. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 01:32:42 GMT /sports/2024-12-22/photos-illinois-beats-mizzou-braggin-rights-st-louis-missouri Brian Munoz /education/2024-08-20/mizzou-students-face-crowded-dorms-dining-halls-and-lecture-halls-on-the-first-day-of-classes On the first day of school, high numbers of freshman at the University of Missouri led to standing room only in some classes and makeshift dorm rooms. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:38:01 GMT /education/2024-08-20/mizzou-students-face-crowded-dorms-dining-halls-and-lecture-halls-on-the-first-day-of-classes Lilley Halloran /education/2024-05-10/coronavirus-pandemic-high-school-class-graduates-college For many in the Class of 2024, this year's commencement ceremony will be a first. That’s because they’re also the Class of 2020, and the coronavirus pandemic canceled — or dramatically scaled back — their high school ceremonies. Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-10/coronavirus-pandemic-high-school-class-graduates-college Abby Llorico /education/2024-02-26/wash-u-prioritizes-need-based-aid-after-years-of-low-socioeconomic-diversity The St. Louis-based private university has quadrupled its low-income students since 2013. The school's administrators say their strategies to do so could be applicable nationwide. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT /education/2024-02-26/wash-u-prioritizes-need-based-aid-after-years-of-low-socioeconomic-diversity Annelise Hanshaw /health-science-environment/2023-12-01/missouri-farmers-adopt-practices-that-improve-their-land-support-environment Traditional farming practices such as tilling and monoculture — cultivating a single crop — have come under fire in recent years for their role in harming soil and exacerbating climate change. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-01/missouri-farmers-adopt-practices-that-improve-their-land-support-environment Ceilidh Kern /government-politics-issues/2023-11-16/transgender-minors-sue-university-of-missouri-for-refusing-puberty-blockers-hormones The federal lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri alleges barring gender-affirming care to minors is discriminatory. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:55:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-16/transgender-minors-sue-university-of-missouri-for-refusing-puberty-blockers-hormones Annelise Hanshaw /government-politics-issues/2023-08-22/how-will-missouri-enforce-transgender-athlete-restrictions-officials-wont-say The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has offered little guidance ahead of controversial law affecting student athletes set to take effect on August 28. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-22/how-will-missouri-enforce-transgender-athlete-restrictions-officials-wont-say Annelise Hanshaw /2023-08-11/missouri-colleges-say-their-undergraduate-admissions-never-used-affirmative-action Missouri’s community colleges also lawmakers they were not affected by the Supreme Court’s decision because they did not consider race in admissions. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:24:56 GMT /2023-08-11/missouri-colleges-say-their-undergraduate-admissions-never-used-affirmative-action Annelise Hanshaw /education/2023-08-09/more-missouri-college-students-face-food-insecurity-after-losing-federal-pandemic-help During the pandemic, SNAP rules were relaxed so students weren’t required to participate in state or federally funded work programs such as work-study. Those temporary pandemic rules allowed 3 million more students to qualify for food stamps, but now many are no longer eligible. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-09/more-missouri-college-students-face-food-insecurity-after-losing-federal-pandemic-help Kristina Abovyan