At the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.
Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) and Moberly Area Community College (MACC) formalized a new partnership April 21, 2025, signing a memorandum of understanding at MACC’s Columbia campus that launches the MACC+ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Direct Connect transfer program. The agreement creates a streamlined and cost-effective pathway for MACC students to complete an associate degree while concurrently working toward a bachelor’s degree at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
April 29, 2025
Recognized for her impact on future educators, Natalie Tye, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½).
April 28, 2025
A Blue Springs, Missouri, student was named the 2024-25 Student Employee of the Year at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) during a reception hosted by the Office of Human Resources on April 16.
April 28, 2025
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Main Areas: Missouri Legislative Session, Employment Opportunities in Politics and Government for College Students, Current Events and Their Political Implications
660-543-4365
dpearce@ucmo.edu
Main Areas: Wildlife Disease, Vector-Borne Pathogens, Plague Sylvatic Cycle, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Ecology
660-543-8027
pauling@ucmo.edu
Main Areas: Entomology, Butterfly Conservation, Pollination
660-543-8880
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff is available to answer media questions, present an overview of our campus community, identify subject-matter experts in our faculty, provide photos/video footage and work with you on articles related to higher education.
