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Gov. Nixon releases performance funding model for higher education
Governor Jay Nixon has created a plan to fund higher education based on goals created by the universities themselves.
Study indicates gender divide in US schools, colleges
Researchers from the University of Toronto report several factors contribute to lopsided male to female ratios in schools of study.
Study shows college drop outs cost nation millions
Dropping out of college poses personal problems for students, as well as financial woes for the country.
New report shows where college-bound Missourians live
The report has not yet been analyzed for rural and urban differences.
Study finds 87 percent of Missouri state legislators attended college
Approximately 70 percent of Missouri lawmakers graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Web Update: Largest expense reduction ever for MOST College Savings Plan
Program costs dropped 44 percent, saving Missouri families $18.5 million over the next five years.
Pell Grants likely to remain in place with new federal budget
This is a result of the agreement on a federal budget for the remainder of 2011.
Researchers question reality of Obama’s education goals
Public Policy Consultant Arthur Hauptman says migration into the U.S. accounts for low graduation rates.
College enrollment booms despite economic falter
The study focused on enrollment trends over the last five years.
Web Update: Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union
He reiterated his goal to give the U.S. the highest percentage of college graduates.
MU spending millions on dropout students
MU's first-year retention rate is 85 percent.
'Education Pays' report shows value of college degree
The report was last released in 2007.
Obama talks student debt, affordability in conference call
The Maneater and several other college publications took part in a conference call with the president Monday.
Majors with few graduates up for possible cuts
The move aims to increase efficiency and cut costs.
Report criticizes freshmen reading programs
The report stated summer reading is too contemporary.
Students repay more debt in spite of recession
MU default rates and statewide rates have both fallen.
US Senate to vote on controversial DREAM Act
The bill offers undocumented students a chance at U.S. residency.
Panel: Public higher education in state of decline
Lost funding and shifting costs are adding stress to university budgets and faculty.
Blog post: Higher Ed board endorses Nixon proposals
Cuts to scholarships, MU programs take effect
More than 4,600 MU students will be affected by the scholarship cuts.
Missouri S&T selected for $1 million grant
The grant will fund research in clean energy technologies.
Brooker bill aims to stop classroom bias
Students and officials said bias in the classroom isn't a problem.
Mo. Senate maintains tuition freeze
The money for higher education will come from managed care providers.
Web Update: UM system proposes tuition increases
The increases would apply to out-of-sate and graduate students.
Curators to discuss tuition rates
A $15 million budget cut could jeopardize the system's tuition freeze.
Web Update: MU students react to male studies major discussed at Wagner College
It would take at least two years to develop an official program.
Nixon addresses Mo. tuition freeze
A Senate committee removed an additional $15 million from higher education.
Web Update: Provost names new College of Education dean
Daniel Clay's appointment is effective June 1.
Department of Higher Education commissioner search on hold
The department also announced layoffs of some state-funded workers.
Editorial: University presidents discuss future of Access Missouri
Gov. Jay Nixon proposed cutting scholarships for private school students.
Graduate students create custom Ph.D. programs
Students can choose 18 of 75 credit hours for specialization.
Nixon calls for Access Missouri cuts
The governor also proposed combining the state's education departments.
Nixon proposes Access Missouri restrictions
The cut is one of many aimed to lower state spending.
Web Update: Teachers, students protest tuition hikes, funding cuts
There is also concern about the UM tuition freeze for 2010-2011.
Rising enrollment has students too close for comfort
Inappropriate room sizes are inhibiting learning.
Access Missouri task force debates scholarship division
The task force includes UM system President Gary Forsee.
Students turn out to debate Access Missouri
The proposed bill would equalize public and private school funding.