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UM System moves forward with endowed scholarships
Lottery funds leveraged by Gov. Jay Nixon will help fund the scholarships.
Web Update: Timothy M. Wolfe selected as new UM System president
The MU alumnus said taking the position is a “special homecoming” for him and his family.
MU could raise tuition without state waiver
MU was granted a waiver for this year to raise its tuition 5.5 percent.
Administrators keep lips sealed on UM System presidential search
The committee is still considering recommendations for the position.
Former professor’s disability benefits lawsuit goes back to court
The case was originally dismissed more than a year ago.
Two recent appointees bring more diversity to Board of Curators
Pamela Henrickson, who was appointed Friday, will serve as the board’s second female member.
Blog post: Wray named Missouri S&T interim chancellor
Web Update: Board of Curators approve two appropriation requests for 2013
More than $1 billion was requested from the state to fund projects, many of which have gone unfunded in the past.
Web Update: Curators meet to address budget reduction, retirement benefits
The UM System is considering capping enrollment.
Web Update: State appropriations cuts to impact financial aid
Gov. Jay Nixon cut appropriations for the UM System by 8.1 percent.
Web Update: Columbia representative Van Matre appointed to Board of Curators
He will serve on an interim basis until the Senate reconvenes in January.
Web Update: Board of Curators convene in special meeting to orient new members
The board also voted to merge the Governance and Resources and Planning committees.
Blog post: Presidential search budget tops $230,000
Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination
Donald Cupps was approved by the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee.
Editorial: Same-sex partner benefits are more than optional
Debate about the need for domestic partnership benefits for UM ...
Curators, Intercampus Student Council convene in Rolla
ISC will submit three candidates for the next student curator to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Web Update: MDHE approves UM System tuition hike, fines averted
The UM System was the first institution in MIssouri to have this waiver approved.
Web Update: UM System website gets a facelift
The website heavily incorporates Facebook.
UM System campaign focuses on health projects
An effort to treat pancreatic cancer with gold nanoparticles is one of these projects.
20 members join search for new UM System president
The committee met for the first time Friday.
Blog post: UM System presidential search firm selected
New UM System caucus takes aim at university issues
Politicians from both sides of the aisle are participating in the caucus.
Forums to draw public opinion on UM president search
A forum to gather public opinion on the search will come to MU on March 14.
Size of college endowments on the rise
MU's endowment was above the national average in the year 2009 but did not meet the mark in 2010.
Blog post: Nixon unhappy over UM System tuition hike
Blog post: Amended course fee increases passed
Blog post: Presidential search website goes live
Curators support barring voting student curator
Gov. Jay Nixon appointed three new curators in the past week.
Outside firm to aid search for UM president
The UM system will also launch a website for interested candidates.
Curators approve 5.8% hike for tuition, fees
The Board of Curators voted 5-3 in favor of the raise on Friday.
Curators' decision on tuition increase comes Friday
The UM System vice president for finance says a "single digit" tuition increase is the goal.
Who will be next UM president? It’s all speculation
The curators’ search for the next UM system president starts Thursday.
Tuition increase looms as Nixon proposes 7% cut to UM funding
The UM system Board of Curators will vote on tuition rates next week.
Editorial: Higher tuition makes MU more desirable, Deaton says
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Web Update: Curators: Tuition increase unavoidable
The final decision on a tuition increase will be made at the Jan. 27 meeting at MU.
Blog post: Social Security tax cut applied at UM system
Web Update: Forsee resigns as UM System president
Curators say the search for the university's 23rd president begins immediately.
Web Update: Lost congressional district for Missouri to affect UM system governance
Missouri state law states that one member of the Board of Curators should come from each congressional district.
Web Update: MU officials consider effects of possible tuition hike
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Jim Spain said tuition could rise by as much as nine percent.
Curators, student leaders meet
Gov. Jay Nixon will appoint four new curators in 2011.
Financial report highlights bright spots in UM system budget situation
Enrollment grew in 2010, but tuition held steady.
Forsee to take leave of absence from UM system presidency
His duties will be delegated among chancellors, vice presidents and the UM system general counsel.
Noce named Intercampus Student Council president
The MSA president will deal with matters involving all UM system universities.
UM system fills new position for creating employee benefit programs
Kelley Stuck will fill the position Nov. 1.
UM system switches emergency notification provider
The university had used its previous provider, 3N, since 2007.
MU to invest $5 million in entrepreneurial programs
The Enterprise Investment Program aims to help start-up companies develop and commercialize intellectual property at MU.
Forsee suggests tuition increase for 2012-13 academic year
The UM system president addressed the Board of Curators on Friday.
Blog post: Student leaders address Board of Curators
Board of Curators discusses employee benefits, retirement plan
The reform to health care law resulted in expansion of the UM system’s coverage.
UM system spokeswoman: Talks of budget cuts ‘all speculation’
The Missouri legislature will not consider funding changes until 2011.
Blog post: UM system, Airgas strike $1 million deal
Teachers sue UM System for breach of contract
Forty-five teachers were fired from MoVIP in 2009.
UM system campuses given option to set IT fees
The fee will no longer increase with tuition.
Student Center opens with provisional name
The UM system Board of Curators will make the decision to rename the center after a donor.
Out-of-state tuition, course fees see increase
Chancellor Brady Deaton also reported to the board on MU's budget.
Blog post: Deaton addresses 2011 budget outlook
Blog post: Forsee focuses on future of UM system
Mo. Senate maintains tuition freeze
The money for higher education will come from managed care providers.
Curators discuss out-of-state tuition increase
The board also saw results of the UM system employee benefits survey.
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.
IncludeMe campaign continues push for non-discrimination
The campaign has not yet reached the UM system Board of Curators.
Mo. House bill would impose university employee drug testing
The bill would enforce random and for-cause tests for UM system employees.
Editorial: University presidents discuss future of Access Missouri
Gov. Jay Nixon proposed cutting scholarships for private school students.
Still no vote for student representative on Board of Curators
Previous bills failed due to concerns about the students' ability.
E-learning center plays part in new UM system goals
CDIS enrolled more than 20,000 students in 2009.
Web Update: University program uses $5 million to create jobs
Forsee revealed the program in his State of the University address.
UM system survey gives employees voice
This is the first time in 10 years the survey has been offered.