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University Says Missouri Professor Stole — And Sold — A Grad Student's Work

Feb 28, 2019
The student's work allegedly led to a newly approved drug "expected to compete for a substantial portion of a multi-billion-dollar annual market," the University of Missouri system says.
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Former University of Missouri Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, who resigned his post in 2015, was paid his full salary for months afterward, according to State Auditor Nicole Galloway.

Auditor Faults University Of Missouri System For Handling Of Leader's Exit, Bonus Pay

Mar 06, 2017
The state auditor found that $100,000 in retention payments were made to a chancellor who resigned amid controversy, only to be rehired in a new position months later.
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The Salt
Cows often moo when they're stressed out, Decker says — it may be that they're caught in a fence or they're too hot.

What Is The Meaning Behind The Moo?

May 25, 2016
Researchers are trying to figure out what cows are saying to each other — and us. Often, it seems that cows moo to communicate that something is wrong, or different.
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Education
Members of the black student protest group Concerned Student 1950 raise their arms during a rally at Mizzou. Protests like this are making high schoolers look twice at where they want to study and the culture of racism on campus.

Amid Application Season, Seniors Consider A New Criterion: Race Relations

Nov 26, 2015
The surge of students protesting how colleges handle racial issues is making some incoming freshmen think more about race and safety on campus when choosing the university they want to attend.
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University of Missouri, Columbia students walk across campus on Nov. 9, when University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe resigned amid protests over racial tensions at the school.

After A Turbulent Week, Mizzou Students Look Ahead

Nov 14, 2015
After the system president was ousted and a football game was held in suspense, University of Missouri at Columbia students share their views about what they hope will follow.
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Michael Middleton has been named the interim president of the University of Missouri System.

Black Administrator Named University Of Missouri System's Interim President

Nov 12, 2015
Michael Middleton, a recently retired administrator, has been appointed as the university system's interim president.
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The Two-Way
Melissa Click, an assistant professor in Missouri's communications department, confronts Mark Schierbecker as he records video Monday of the protest area in Columbia, Mo.

Mizzou Professor Who Confronted Photojournalist Quits Journalism Appointment

Nov 11, 2015
Melissa Click was seen in a video asking for "muscle" to kick out a journalist from the scene of a protest. Click gave up her "courtesy appointment" at the prestigious School of Journalism.
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The Two-Way
Mizzou Legacy Circle at the Mel Carnahan Quadrangle on the campus of University of Missouri in Columbia is seen Tuesday.

Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Suspected Of Threatening Black Students At Missouri

Nov 11, 2015
On an app that allows users to remain anonymous, the person warned black students to stay off campus. The University of Missouri said the suspect was apprehended off campus.
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Analysis
University of Missouri students circle tents on the Carnahan Quadrangle, locking arms to prevent media from entering the space following the resignation of President Timothy Wolfe on Monday.

Analysis: At The University Of Missouri, An Unlearned Free Speech Lesson

Nov 10, 2015
When student protesters confronted journalists, some faculty members seemed to forget about the First Amendment, NPR's David Folkenflik says.
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The Two-Way
A woman passes a tent encampment set up by student protesters at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

WATCH: On The Missouri Campus, A Clash Of 2 First Amendment Protections

Nov 10, 2015
Protesters exercising their right to assembly faced off with a student journalist exercising his right to report in a public space.
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Roundup: Thoughts On The Mizzou Protests And President Tim Wolfe's Resignation

Nov 09, 2015
After student protests, a hunger strike and a players' strike over racist incidents on campus, University of Missouri president Tim Wolfe agreed to step down.
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The Two-Way
University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe, seen at a news conference last year in Rolla, Mo., announced his resignation Monday following a meeting of the University Board Of Curators.

Amid Controversy, University Of Missouri President And Chancellor Step Down

Nov 09, 2015
After protests, a student's hunger strike and a strike by some football players, President Tim Wolfe and Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin announced their resignations.
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The Two-Way
Students gather on the University of Missouri campus to show support for Jonathan L. Butler, the 25-year-old graduate student who is holding a hunger strike on campus in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists

Nov 09, 2015
The teachers said they want to stand in solidarity with the Mizzou student activists who are demanding racial justice on campus. The news comes a day after some football players joined the cause.
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The Two-Way
Students gather on the University of Missouri campus on Nov. 7, 2015, to show support for a student who is holding a hunger strike over racial issues on the campus.

READ: Two Personal Statements That Help Explain The Situation At Mizzou

Nov 08, 2015
On Saturday, members of the football team announced they would not play another game until the university president stepped down. These two statements explain some of the feelings on campus.
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The Two-Way
Members of the University of Missouri stand together, as they announce that they will not play until the university president steps down.

Missouri Football Players Strike To Demand Ouster Of University President

Nov 08, 2015
The football players joined a growing movement that has called for the university to seriously address systemic racism. For months, students have staged demonstrations across the university system.
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