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Average cost of college went up for students in Jasper County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 8% in Jasper County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

By SW Missouri News | Sep 26, 2024

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98.2% of college applicants to Jasper County's 6 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By SW Missouri News | Sep 19, 2024

Jasper County's six universities admitted an estimated 98.2% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

Missouri: White students most represented ethnicity at Newton County universities in 2022-23 school year

By SW Missouri News | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the two universities in Newton County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Student body in Jasper County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By SW Missouri News | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the six universities in Jasper County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Missouri State University Baseball at Central Arkansas

Missouri State University Baseball visits Central Arkansas

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Eurydice’ Feb. 23-26 at Highlander Theatre

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Eurydice” at James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and during matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26.

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Wraps Up Recruitment for 2023-27 Cohort

The nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program recently concluded recruitment for its 2023-27 MIC cohort, a group of talented sophomores from qualifying metro-area high schools.

Missouri State Board of Education Meeting Report (Feb. 7, 2023)

Notes from the February 7, 2023 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

JCKL Presents ‘The Changing Face of News’ March 1

As a part of ongoing efforts to promote news literacy and critical thinking, the University of Central Missouri's James C. Kirkpatrick Library will present a hybrid panel discussion on “The Changing Face of News,” 1 to 2 p.m.

Southeast Students Participate in Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum

The Forum challenges students’ character development by encouraging them to reflect on their own decision-making skills, values, and belief systems.

Southeast Spring Career Expo Slated For March 1

The event will take place on March 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and welcome over 140 employers.

Southeast Announces Recipients of President’s Scholarship

The awardees are Dawson Berglund of Hamilton, Montana; Chloe Ellison of Saint Charles, Missouri; Jaila Kimbro of Memphis, Tennessee; Gentry Perkins of Atlanta, Missouri; and Madeline York of Troy, Illinois.

Student organization continuing free fruit tradition on Fridays in March

To commemorate National Nutrition Month, the Northwest Student Dietetic Association (NSDA) is again providing free fruit on select Fridays during March.

City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Midwest BLSA Convention

The Midwest Black Law Students Association will be taking place during this time.

MU Chess Club Weekly Meeting

MU Chess Club Weekly Meeting

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Forensics Earns First Place Overall at State Championship

At the MAFA State Championship Tournament hosted by Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, the Truman Forensics team earned an overall first place state champion finish, in addition to earning first place in both individual events and debate sweepstakes.

Stolen Van and Missing Cemetery Among “Tea Time” Topics

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

University President Sue Thomas welcomed Jamie D’Agostino, professor of English, for a recent episode of “Tea Time with Sue.”