Missouri's first hydrogen fueling station opens in Rolla Aug 20, 2008
Part of the University of Missouri System, the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla is a technological research university known for its engineering programs. Missouri S&T also offers degrees in the sciences, liberal arts, humanities and business. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Hall Signs Contract Extension Aug 19, 2008
Backed by the University of Missouri System and recently-installed University of Missouri-Kansas City Interim Chancellor Leo Morton, UMKC Athletic Director (AD) Tim Hall has signed a one-year contract extension. The agreement will keep Hall at the helm of Kangaroo athletics through 2012. (University News, MO)
Two Bryan Cave lawyers on UM-Kansas City chancellor search committee Aug 8, 2008
University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee named Thursday a search committee that will interview candidates for the chancellorship of the University of Missouri-Kansas City The 16-member committee includes representatives from the faculty, staff, student body, administration, alumni and the community. The committee will be co-chaired by UMKC curators' professor of music James Mobberley and UMKC board of trustees chair-elect B. John Readey III, who is a partner at. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Wilmington students make honor list in Missouri Jul 29, 2008
Missouri S&T is one of four campuses in the University of Missouri system and one of the nation's top technological research universities. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Tuition increases near maximum allowed in Missouri Jul 15, 2008
Tuition at the four-campus University of Missouri system will rise by an average of 4 percent. Absent the tuition caps, ''I would have expected there would have been more variation. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Volunteers Are Needed to Sandbag As Flooding Continues Along the Mississippi River Jun 23, 2008
The public universities in Missouri are: University of Missouri System (Columbia, Rolla, St. Louis, Kansas City), Missouri State, Truman State University, Lincoln University, Missouri Western State University, Missouri Southern State University, Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, Harris-Stowe State University, and Southeast Missouri State University. To find out more about the MOST Program visit www. (Saint Louis Front Page)
KWMU $12 million capital campaign part of probe May 16, 2008
Louis, is under review by the University of Missouri system for unspecified "issues." Employees at the station have said they have been interviewed by a university staff attorney and officials about management and finances. Elizabeth Green, president of Friends of , said she has been contacted and asked about the capital campaign. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Student Union town hall addresses new budget Apr 15, 2008
As the University News reported on April 7, the University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators met April 4 and approved a revised lower cost for the new union. "We presented it the union at a lower price to save you guys money," said Nick Clark, third-year med student and co-chair of the planning committee. (University News, MO)
The People's Party dominates SGA elections Apr 15, 2008
The newly-elected president said she will be at all the University of Missouri System Board of Curators meetings, as well as the Intercampus Student Council appointments. McGee will be in charge of lobbying efforts in Jefferson City. (University News, MO)
Parents supply alcohol, seminar speakers say Apr 10, 2008
At Missouri Se is a lower percentage of underage drinking than at any other school in the University of Missouri System. We have over 200 programs students can get involved in, and we also have what we call a raid event where the university police actually come and do a raid and then talk with the students about the challenges they face with underage drinking, said Barbie Prewett, Student Advocate at Missouri S/>Kevin Breeden, a Phelps County Juvenile officer reinforced what Jessie said at the... (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Rochester chancellor inaugurated Apr 8, 2008
Previously, Lehmkuhle was an administrator in the University of Missouri system. More News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
University of Missouri System to raise tuition 4.1% Apr 5, 2008
University of Missouri System to raise tuition 4 ... University of Missouri System to raise tuition 4. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Forsee says S&T holds job answers Mar 20, 2008
The President of the University of Missouri System met with community leaders Wednesday to discuss his plans to make the University of Missouri System the economic engine of the state ... Forsee began his duties as the 22nd President of the University of Missouri System officially on Feb. 18. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Hulshof says he's moved past rejection from university post (6) Mar 17, 2008
Kenny Hulshof said Wednesday he has moved past the rejection of his bid to become president of the University of Missouri system and doesn t expect it to affect his quest for another term in Congress. But he declined to speculate on the sudden turn of events last month, when the six-term Republican went from being one of three finalists for the job to being eliminated as a candidate once the university decided to reopen its search process. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Forsee speaks, Forsee listens Mar 15, 2008
But University of Missouri System (UM) President Gary Forsee was all smiles as he was officially welcomed to UMKC on Friday afternoon in Pierson Auditorium. At an hour when many have usually headed home for the weekend, a large and varied representation of people from the campus showed up to grab a few minutes of intimate conversation with Forsee. (University News, MO)
Forsee to be Rotary Top 10 speaker March 6 ... Galaske files for re-election to Randolph County commission ... Kinder honors Genevieve Lynch with Senior Service award ... Three races being contested in Randolph County so far ... Decision for Monroe Countians ... Bloodmobile at Cairo ... AmerenUE to begin removing coal tar ... Fusselman named co-engineer of the year ... Republicans will caucus March 15 ... Volunteers needed ... Christos Center gets $125 contribution ... Moberly Middle School Science Olympiad Team wins first place at regionals ... Randolph Extension Council holds election ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, March 01, 2008 Thirty-six people attended the Democratic Caucus held at the courthouse in Moberly last night to nominate delegates for the Democratic National Convention that will be held August 25-28 in Denver, Colo. There were 29 supporters for Hilary Clinton and seven supporters for Barack Obama. A male and female delegate was chosen for each candidate. The delegates nominated for Clinton are Larry Foster and Linda Foster. Alternates are Doug Galaske and Cheri Galaske. The delegates for Obama are Tom Marshall and Susan Marshall. Alternates are Daniel Benn and Melissa Smyser. Democratic delegates are from left, Susan Marshall, Melissa Smyser, Daniel Benn, Tom Marshall, Cheri Galaske, Doug Galaske, Linda Foster and Larry Foster. Forsee to be Rotary Top 10 speaker March 6 Mar 1, 2008
The former chairman and chief executive officer of telecommunications giant Sprint/Nextel returned to Missouri Feb. 18 to begin his newest career, as the 22nd president of the University of Missouri System, with offices at Columbia. On Thursday night, March 6, Forsee returns to hisyouthful roots to address the 2008 Moberly Rotary Club Top 10 Banquet at the Moberly Area Community College auditorium. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Missouri schools unite to lobby government Feb 19, 2008
"I think for students in the University of Missouri system, the biggest push right now is the voting student curator," he said. "That's something I definitely think is a priority because we've been working on it for so long.". (University News, MO)
Forsee takes office Feb 19, 2008
Editor s note: University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee assumed the position of president Monday. Upon taking the UM System reins, Forsee, the former CEO of Sprint Communications, issued the following statement. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Colleges assess alert systems Feb 17, 2008
Scott Charton, spokesman for the University of Missouri system, said that all four campuses implemented an alert system last fall that can send messages by phone, e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, pager, fax and BlackBerry devices. However, Charton said the university system, which has about 64,000 students, is not satisfied with the number of students who have signed up. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Forsee takes reins of the MU System Feb 16, 2008
Gary Forsee takes office Monday as the 22nd President of the University of Missouri System ... Gary Forsee shares my commitment to the University of Missouri and higher education in our state and as an alumni of the Missouri University of Science and Technology s prestigious engineering program, he knows the University of Missouri system, said Gov. Matt Blunt in a statement issued after the selection of Forsee to president. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Sexual harassment case details may remain unpublished Feb 12, 2008
The report is done and is still in the University of Missouri System Office of General Counsel (OGC), according to Bailey. He repeated several times the limits placed on what he could say, as there are personnel issues involved. (University News, MO)
SGA starts semester amid more controversy Jan 22, 2008
But instead of vocal protests, this time a group of students sent e-mails to the University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators. The Curators meet Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, at which points they will consider approving the proposed Student Union referendum. (University News, MO)
Lawmakers tour S&T laboratories Jan 16, 2008
The Legislative Visit to the Missouri University of Science and Technology on Tuesday was a get-acquainted session for lawmakers and incoming University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee. A total of 31 lawmakers from four committees got to see first-hand how Missouri Sot only educating its students but addressing the challenges of the generation at its research laboratories. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Forsee, others at S&T Jan 15, 2008
Incoming University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee and state legislators will gather today on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus during a three-hour presentation. Missouri S be hosting four legislative committees and as many as 40 legislators are expected, according to Jim Snider, the University of Missouri Vice President for Government Relations. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
UM system selects former Nextel Corp. exec as next president Dec 22, 2007
His two daughters are graduates of the University of Missouri system. I certainly won't need one of those Garmin (GPS tracking) devices or a road map to get around for this new job,'' Forsee said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Carney excited about Forsee’s appointment as UM president Dec 22, 2007
Dr. John F. Carney III, chancellor of the University of Missouri -Rolla (UMR), said Thursday he couldn t be more excited about the appointment of Gary Forsee, a graduate of UMR, as the next president of the four-campus University of Missouri system ... In a prepared statement, Blunt said, Gary Forsee shares my commitment to the University of Missouri and higher education in our state and as a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla s prestigious engineering program he knows the University... (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Gary Forsee new UM president, Lamb executive VP Dec 21, 2007
07 - The University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators today officially made Gary D. Forsee the 22nd president of the four-campus UM system for the next three years with a unanimous vote during executive session. He will begin his duties Feb. 18, 2008. (University News, MO)
Forsee takes reins as UM president Dec 21, 2007
His two daughters are graduates of the University of Missouri system. I certainly won t need one of those Garmin (GPS tracking) devices or a road map to get around for this new job, Forsee said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
About Gary Forsee, Coach Martin knew what he was talking about Dec 21, 2007
It was about four weeks ago when Dale Martin, head men s basketball coach at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR), called me to say that it looks like Gary Forsee will be the next president of the University of Missouri system. Martin seemed excited by the prospect, and I wondered why. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
MU can drop Columbia from name Dec 6, 2007
The University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators approved the change "in recognition of the historic status" of the campus in an 8-0 vote at the Nov. 29 meeting, held in UMKC's Pierson Auditorium. Interim UM President Gordon Lamb and MU Chancellor Brady Deaton agreed on the wording of the amendment prior to Nov. 29. (University News, MO)
Noon Kiwanis Club, Rolla police combine in Hug a Bear program Dec 1, 2007
CURATOR CHAIR: Cheryl Walker, of St. Louis, a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla, is the newly-elected chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, governing body of the four-campus University of Missouri system. Walker was elected to the post at a Board of Curators meeting Thursday in Kansas City. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Press Editorial Oct 27, 2007
Years of financial stress and continued legislative attempts to dictate medical research rules have taken the greatest toll on the four-campus University of Missouri system. System President Elson Floyd left for the friendlier environs of Washington State University. (Carthage Press, MO)
In a banner meeting, Faculty Senate evaluates evaluations Oct 23, 2007
Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Gary Ebersole said many in the University of Missouri System "held their noses" while supporting the bill as, besides the good things it contained, there were also many unfunded mandates. One of the requirements Ebersole listed is for all public universities to post certain consumer information on their Web sites. (University News, MO)
It's not always about money Oct 9, 2007
In light of the anti-education General Assembly in Jefferson City and ensuing University of Missouri System Board of Curators-mandated budget cuts, "entrepreneurial" has been the buzzword du jour at UMKC. If it don't make dollars, it don't make sense. Last week, UMKC took a detour from the business model, opting instead for a solid commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible to as many students as possible. (University News, MO)
University system to require criminal background checks for new professors Sep 30, 2007
University of Missouri system employees other than professors have been subject to criminal background checks for the past decade. The new policy will ensure that all employees, whether faculty and staff, are treated the same, said Karen Touzeau, assistant vice chancellor of human resource services. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Missouri system partners for messaging Sep 25, 2007
We are excited to support the University of Missouri system and the state of Missouri in their proactive efforts to ensure the safety of their constituents with the most comprehensive and reliable notification solution available. With about 64,000 students and thousands of faculty and staff spread across four campuses, the University of Missouri s crisis notification and communications needs are far reaching and complex. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
SGA unanimously shows opposition to Mizzou change Sep 21, 2007
The resolution highlights critical issues with the name change, saying in one clause "the students from every campus are just as integral a part of the University of Missouri System as are the student at the University of Missouri - Columbia." ... A strong stand by the UMSL SGA. Where were they when Southwest Missouri State was encroaching on the University of Missouri System with its name change. (The Current Online, MO)
Other MU campuses upset with Columbia campus Sep 10, 2007
(AP) A proposal to change the University of Missouri-Columbia name by dropping the Columbia designation has upset faculty at the three other campuses in the University of Missouri system. The proposals from Columbia include simply naming that campus the University of Missouri, or even capitalizing it to The University of Missouri. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Student sues UMKC, professor over use of racial slur Sep 2, 2007
The discrimination lawsuit filed by student DeLana Sattarin names sociology and criminal justice professor Peter Singelmann and the University of Missouri System curators as defendants. Satttarin claims that the January incident led her to drop out of Singelmann's Globalization and Developing Nations class, which resulted in her not having enough credit hours to graduate in May. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
State colleges secure Aug 24, 2007
The University of Missouri system achieved or exceeded many of the areas identified for improvement, and Interim President Dr. Gordon H. Lamb said other recommendations of the task force, such as enhancing mass notification technology, are being implemented. The University of Missouri must always be a safe place to learn, live, work and visit, Lamb was quoted as saying in a press release from the system. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Campus Confidential Aug 21, 2007
Bailey said he was briefed about the lawsuit by the University of Missouri System legal council in Nov. 2006, at which point he realized the allegations were new and another investigation would be necessary. "The lawsuit was not against Haddock and Poston , it was against the university based on our response and so forth," he said. (University News, MO)
University of Missouri-Columbia wants to drop city's name Aug 6, 2007
Chancellor Brady Deaton and other leaders would like to drop the hyphen and everything after it and return to the name by which the school was known before the four-campus University of Missouri system was formed in 1963 ... That follows several other changes most notably the renaming in 2005 of Southwest Missouri State University to Missouri State University, a move opposed by the University of Missouri system's leaders for years. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rep. Terry Witte answers residents questions during legislative breakfast Jul 31, 2007
In recent weeks, four top administration officials have left the University of Missouri system for opportunities at other universities. And earlier this month, MU officials announced a faculty hiring freeze, consolidation of administrative positions, and combining services in an effort to raise professors' salaries to make them more competitive. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Missouri S&T design concepts unveiled Jul 26, 2007
Siriamo said silver and gold are in keeping with UMR s history and association with the University of Missouri system, and if printed with metallic ink, will make a strong impression. Given the right design and execution, it should be spectacular, he said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
UMR continues to set enrollment records as start of a new semester approaches Jul 25, 2007
MERL BAKER HONORED: Speaking of UMR, it has been previously unreported in Rolla that Dr. Merl Baker, the first UMR chancellor in the University of Missouri System, has been included in Who s Who in the World. Baker, who served as chancellor at UMR from 1964-1973, had the responsibility for transforming the School of Mines and Metallurgy into a broader campus molded into the structure of the four-campus University of Missouri System. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
University of Missouri Board of Curators to meet in Marceline Jul 25, 2007
Marceline is the hometown of Don Walsworth, Chairman of the Board of Curators, governing body for the four-campus University of Missouri System. The Board traditionally conducts a summer meeting at a location selected by its chair, and Chairman Walsworth chose to bring his colleagues to Marceline. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Get to know UM-St. Louis with The Current student newspaper Jul 18, 2007
The youngest of the four campuses in the University of Missouri system, UM-St. Louis was founded in 1963. (The Current Online, MO)
KUMR will become KMST on Monday Jul 14, 2007
Carney said the name change will help the institution build a stronger identity while remaining a part of the four-campus University of Missouri System. More information about UMR s name change is available online at namechange. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
A brief history of time: UM-St. Louis Jul 12, 2007
"The site was known as the Normandy Residence Center. At that time Normandy invited the Extension Division of the University of Missouri in Columbia to offer coursework here. That is how the University of Missouri got its foot in the door. "Then in 1963 Normandy decided that given the cost of the program and the announcement by St. Louis Community College to begin operations, that it Normandy would offer the site for sale to UM. In 1963 the University reorganized from a single campus operation... (The Current Online, MO)
Missouri bill gives legislators a leg up for academic jobs Jul 6, 2007
Stephen Lehmkuhle, vice president for academic affairs for the University of Missouri system, said the new law will not require a change in the school's hiring policies, which do not require faculty members to have doctorate degrees. Most applicants do prove they are qualified by completing a rigorous graduate degree and writing a thesis, Lehmkuhle said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
MAC joins Nixon code of conduct Jun 26, 2007
By comparison, the four-campus University of Missouri system has nearly 63,800 students. On the Net. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
UM system president expected to be named today Jun 1, 2007
The search for a new University of Missouri system president started in January after former president Dr. Elson S. Floyd announced in December he would leave Missouri to become president of Washington State University. Gordon Lamb, former chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has been serving as interim president since Floyd left the university at the end of April. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Petition calls for statewide vote on higher ed plan May 26, 2007
Purdy had been the director of student financial aide for the four-campus University of Missouri System. Blunt first introduced a plan more than a year ago to use proceeds from the sale of some MOHELA assets to pay for buildings focused on life science research. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hulshof not commenting on reports he's eyeing Missouri post May 18, 2007
Kenny Hulshof is not commenting on published reports that he's a candidate to become the next president of the University of Missouri system. But speculation about the Columbia, Mo. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Data theft may cause long-term problems May 10, 2007
Experts say the 22,396 current and former University of Missouri System employees who are potential victims of personal data theft in Fridays computer security breach should check their credit reports regularly for at least the next three years. The Social Security number can be a gift that keeps on giving to an identity thief, said Travis Ford, consumer educator for the Missouri Attorney Generals Office. (The Missourian)
UM computers hit by hackers May 9, 2007
The University of Missouri System is a public university with campuses in St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City and Rolla. Extra. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Interim MU president won't avoid long-term changes May 5, 2007
The latest suitor is the University of Missouri system, which in early April hired Lamb as interim president until a permanent successor for the departed Elson Floyd is named, most likely this summer ... ut there are things that can be done during this time, initiatives that can be begun, that are important for the University of Missouri system as a whole, and (at) individual campuses, that can be started and brought to some form of fruition. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Floyd praises graduates for their hard work while obtaining degrees Apr 30, 2007
-TED HARBIN/Daily Forum Dr. Elson Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, spoke at the Northwest Missouri State University commencement ceremonies Saturday at Bearcat Arena ... Knowing the value of accomplishments made is another, said Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, who soon begins work as president of Washington State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
The future approaches for Northwest grads Apr 25, 2007
Dr. Elson Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, will be the commencement speaker this year. Floyd has lead the systems for the past four years and will take on the role of president of Washington State University in Pullman on June 1. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
UMKC energizes building plans for fall Apr 24, 2007
The $20 million project, financed by a 15-year bond through the University of Missouri System, is being done by Burns nell (B international engineering company based in Kansas City. Simmons said light, water and plumbing fixtures will be replaced all across campus, as well as changes to the temperature control system. (University News, MO)
Candidates’ names kept under wraps: Curators will not announce potential candidates Apr 24, 2007
After the candidates are identified, Committee members are being asked to find two full days between May 21 and the end of June they can devote to interviewing finalists for the position of President of the University of Missouri System ... I hope that through the advisory committee, we can help to submit and choose the best candidate possible for the University of Missouri system, Huchingson said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Raven to receive ecology award Apr 17, 2007
Louis is a campus of the University of Missouri System, which also has campuses in Columbia, Kansas City and Rolla. Extra. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Post the First Comment Apr 16, 2007
"Lamb said he is excited about the opportunity to lead the UM System and its four campuses, Rolla, Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, and looks forward to getting to work."I'm excited about the opportunity to once again serve this prestigious University of Missouri system," Lamb said. "I have a great regard for the traditions and the people of the University of Missouri. "His job as he sees it, Lamb said, is to pave the way for the new system president and provide a steadying hand during the... (The Current Online, MO)
Curators approve UMC housing project Apr 9, 2007
(AP) University of Missouri system curators have approved a 58 million student housing project for the Columbia campus. The 526-bed Mid-Campus Residence Hall will replace the Baker-Park and Gardner-Hyde dormitories south of the Student Recreation Center. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
New Missouri president says he's not interested in permanent job Apr 7, 2007
The job of interim president of the University of Missouri system comes with few guarantees and that's just fine with Gordon Lamb. he main thing is to make a good, smooth transition, said Lamb, introduced Friday as Elson Floyd's temporary successor. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
