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News Releases
2009
- Citing tough economy, emerging trends affecting higher education, President Forsee calls for new revenue sources, continued cost diligence, 'transformative measures', Oct. 23
- Media Advisory: UM System President Gary Forsee to provide keynote address during Internet2 annual member meeting, Oct. 5
- New Tiger Institute for Health Innovation aims to save Missourians $1 billion annually, Sept. 28
- University of Missouri System issues $332 million in bonds to finance facilities on four campuses, July 16
- John Miller appointed treasurer of University of Missouri System, July 14
- Statement from UM System President Gary Forsee on governor's budget actions, June 25
- Statement from the University of Missouri Board of Curators to Governor Jay Nixon regarding capital projects funding, June 19
- Faculty and students to be honored at University of Missouri Presidential Awards ceremony, June 4
- University of Missouri System Trims Staff in Restructuring Move, May 21
- Statement from UM System President Gary Forsee on approval of FY10 budget, May 8
- University of Missouri Alumni Alliance gives awards for outstanding service, April 28
- Media Advisory: T. Boone Pickens' keynote address at Missouri Energy Summit sold out, April 17
- University of Missouri Press announces streamlining plan, March 17
- New advisory board appointed to provide strategy, policy insight for University of Missouri Health Care, March 16
- University of Missouri Board of Curators names three curators' professors, Feb. 27
- T. Boone Pickens to speak at UM System's first energy summit, Feb. 26
- UM system Executive Vice President Gordon Lamb announces retirement, Feb. 23
- Media Advisory: UM System President Gary Forsee to deliver State of University address, Feb. 5
- Statement from University of Missouri President Gary Forsee regarding Gov. Jay Nixon's State of the State address, Jan. 28
- Media statement regarding Gov. Jay Nixon's public higher education proposal, Jan. 21
- Scholarship deadline approaching, Jan. 15
2008
- University of Missouri Board of Curators elect officers for 2009, Dec. 26
- Higher education facilities merit inclusion in national, state public works construction projects, Dec. 12
- University of Missouri System to create council focused on economic development across the state, Dec. 12
- Media Advisory: University of Missouri responds to the Department of Higher Education request for budget cut scenarios, Dec. 18
- Leo E. Morton appointed chancellor of UMKC, Dec. 15
- University of Missouri announces plans to network four campuses with high-definition TelePresence systems, Oct. 29
- Media Advisory: Routine press conference with UM System President Gary Forsee and Board Chair Cheryl Walker to be held Friday, Oct. 23
- Missouri S&T career fair attracts record number of employers, Sept. 25
- Statement from UM President Gary Forsee on college textbooks and royalties, Sept. 19
- Top executives, communication experts gather to discuss future of interactive communications, Sept. 8
- Cindy Pollard appointed associate vice president of UM strategic communications, Sept. 3
- UM develops new method for increasing participation in emergency notification system, August 27
- Dr. Bruce Walker selected to receive university's leadership award, August 25
- University officials announce vision for new health sciences center in Columbia; Dr. Harold Williamson to be center's interim vice chancellor, August 18
- Media Advisory: Press Conference with UM System President Gary Forsee and MU Chancellor Brady Deaton, August 18
- UMKC chancellor search committee selected, August 7
- UM Board of Curators approves FY 2010 capital, operations appropriations requests, July 25
- Search committee named for UM System vice president for academic and student affairs, July 21
- UM System President Forsee names Leo Morton interim chancellor of UMKC, July 14
- Statement from University of Missouri Board Chair Cheryl Walker, July 9
- Statement from UM System President Gary Forsee, July 2
- CORRECTION: Board of Curators approves 2009 operating budget; funds competitive compensation program for ranked faculty, June 10
- Media Advisory: Press Conference with UM System President Gary Forsee and Board Chair Cheryl Walker, June 6
- Board of Curators approves 2009 operating budget; funds competitive compensation program for ranked faculty, June 6
- Curators extend UM System President Gary Forsee's contract, June 6
- Faculty and Students Honored at University of Missouri Presidential Awards Ceremony, June 5
- Retired UM General Counsel Wright to receive Life Membership Award from NACUA, June 4
- Media Advisory: UM President Gary Forsee visits Springfield this week, April 22
- University of Missouri increases tuition and fees 4.1 percent, April 4
- Elizabeth “Betsy” Rodriguez appointed Vice President for Human Resources for University of Missouri System, April 4
- University of Missouri Director of Communications Scott Charton leaving to lead new communications and consulting firm, March 31
- Media Advisory: A Great Investment, March 27
- University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, March 4
- Media Advisory: University of Missouri President Gary Forsee Visits UM-St. Louis on Monday, February 22
- Media Advisory: A Note to the University of Missouri Community from President Gary Forsee, February 18
- Media Advisory: New UM President Gary Forsee Takes Office Today, February 18
- Media Advisory: New UM President Gary Forsee Takes Office Monday, February 15
- Statement from the University of Missouri regarding supplemental budget, February 7
- Media Advisory: Board of Curators Meeting Update, February 1
- Media Advisory: UM Board of Curators to Meet This Week in St. Louis, January 29
- Scholarship Deadline Approaching, January 23
- University of Missouri Interim President Gordon H. Lamb praises Gov. Blunt's Call for Investment in Public Higher Education, January 16
- K. Blake Danuser appointed UM Interim VP for Human Resources, January 7
2007
- Gary D. Forsee appointed 22nd President of the University of Missouri, December 20
- Media Advisory, December 19
- University Unity Tour Continues Monday in St. Joseph and Maryville, November 30
- Cheryl Walker Elected to Chair UM Board of Curators, Bo Fraser Elected Vice Chair, November 29
- Media Advisory: University of Missouri Board of Curators Meeting, November 28
- Media Advisory: UM Board of Curators meeting this week, November 26
- Media Advisory: 2007 University Unity Tour resumes Monday in Warrensburg, November 26
- Media Advisory: UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet Monday in Kansas City, November 16
- Media Advisory: Missouri 100, November 9
- Dr. Michael F. Nichols appointed UM VP for Research and Economic Development, November 9
- University of Missouri Partners With Public Higher Education Institutions for 2007 University Unity Tour, October 26
- University of Missouri Adds Executive Order On Student Lending Practices, October 22
- UM Board of Curators Appoints Stephen J. Owens as next General Counsel, October 5
- UM General Counsel Marvin E. “Bunky” Wright Honored by Missouri Bar, September 28
- Dr. William P. Schonberg Honored as Recipient of Manuel T. Pacheco Leadership Award, September 25
- University of Missouri Expands Emergency Notification Capabilities with 3n InstaCom Campus Alert, September 24
- Statement from University of Missouri Interim President Gordon H. Lamb regarding proposed anti-research constitutional amendment, September 7
- University of Missouri VP for Human Resources R. Kenneth Hutchinson Announces Retirement Plans, September 5
- University of Missouri Statement on Campus Security Task Force Report, August 21
- University of Missouri Forming Presidential Advisory Group: The Missouri 100, August 14
- Statement from University of Missouri Regarding MOHELA Lawsuit, August 10
- LOCATION CHANGE: UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Thursday, August 8
- University of Missouri Honors Top Contractors in Minority and Women-Owned Business Development, August 7
- Tony Luetkemeyer Takes Oath as Student Representative to UM Board of Curators, July 26
- Press Advisory: UM Curators Chair and UM President will be available to reporters, July 25
- Lehmkuhle Appointed Chancellor of University of Minnesota-Rochester; Graham Appointed Interim VP for Academic Affairs for University of Missouri, July 23
- University of Missouri Board of Curators to meet in Marceline, July 20
- University of Missouri to offer identify theft and credit monitoring benefit, June 20
- University of Missouri Vice President John Gardner appointed VP for Washington State University, June 11
- UM Board of Curators Statement Regarding Presidential Search, June 1
- Faculty and Students Honored at University of Missouri Presidential Awards Ceremony, May 31
- Update on University of Missouri Presidential Search, May 23
- UM System Employees Honored For Service, May 22
- UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet this week in St. Louis, May 21
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Friday in Columbia, May 17
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Monday in Kansas City, May 11
- Press Advisory: University of Missouri extends security breach hotline hours, May 11
- University of Missouri Reports Computer Security Breach, May 8
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Monday through Wednesday in St. Louis, May 4
- Statement regarding University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee Conference Call, Apr. 20
- UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet Monday, Apr. 19
- Statement from University of Missouri regarding Missouri Senate actions on SB389 and HB16, Apr. 19
- University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Apr. 16
- Dr. Gordon H. Lamb appointed Interim President of University of Missouri, Apr. 6
- Press Advisory: Interim UM President to be Introduced Friday, Apr. 5
- UM-MOST scholarship application deadline approaching, Mar. 22
- Video of UM Presidential Search Committee Forum in Columbia available online, Mar. 21
- Press Advisory: ABC Labs to break ground at University of Missouri Discovery Ridge Research Park, Mar. 20
- UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Forum at Rolla and Springfield today, Mar. 20
- Presidential Search Advisory Committee Named by UM Board of Curators, Mar. 19
- UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Forum at MU on Monday, Mar. 16
- University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, Mar. 14
- UM Presidential Search Forums coming to Kansas City, Columbia, Rolla and Springfield, Mar. 14
- Next UM Presidential Search Forum is Monday in St. Louis, Mar. 9
- First University of Missouri Presidential Search Forum set for Tuesday in Portageville, Mar. 5
- Classes at University of Missouri-Rolla to resume Wednesday, Feb. 27
- UMR cancels all classes, Feb. 27
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Schedules Presidential Search Forums, Feb. 26
- Proposed University of Missouri Building Would Treat Cancer, Teach Health Care, Feb. 15
- Friday application deadline for University of Missouri Tuition Settlement Scholarships, Feb. 14
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Approves Resolution Regarding Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative, Jan. 26
- University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd praises Gov. Blunt's Call for Continued Reinvestment in Higher Education
, Jan. 25
- Baker-Parker to conduct search for next University of Missouri president, Jan. 19
- University presidents to address Hannibal Rotary Club, Jan. 12
- University of Missouri Board of Curators to Select Presidential Search Firm, Jan. 11
- Three new University of Missouri Curators take oath of office, Jan. 11
2006
- UM Vice President John Gardner appointed to USDA's Plant Variety Protection Board, Dec. 18
- University of Missouri Board of Curators to discuss presidential search in January, Dec. 15
- Don Walsworth Elected Chair of University of Missouri Board of Curators; Cheryl D.S. Walker Elected Vice Chair, Dec. 15
- Statement regarding University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd’s hiring as president of Washington State University, Dec. 13
- Press Advisory: Elson Floyd News Conference, Dec. 13
- Selected Accomplishments During the Tenure of University of Missouri System President Elson S. Floyd, Dec. 13
- Elson S. Floyd Named 10th President of Washington State University, Dec. 13
- Applications Accepted for UM Tuition Settlement Scholarships, Dec. 7
- University of Missouri Creates Scholarship Program, Nov. 13
- Press Advisory: Scholarship Plan to be Announced Today, Nov. 13
- Press Advisory: Scholarship Plan to be Announced Monday, Nov. 10
- Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Joplin, Sep. 27
- Statement from President Floyd regarding U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' Action Plan for Higher Education, Sep. 26
- Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Warrensburg, Sep. 25
- Dean Linda Edwards Honored as Recipient of Pacheco Leadership Award, Sep. 18
- State and University of Missouri Leaders to Discuss Higher Education's Role in Building Missouri's Economy; Topics to Include Lewis & Clark Initiative, Sep. 15
- University of Missouri Statement Regarding State Auditor's Report on Tuition, Aug. 29
- Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd Regarding Plan by Gov. Matt Blunt and Legislative Leaders to Finance Higher Education Construction Project, Aug. 27
- University of Missouri Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Exchange with University of Western Cape in South Africa, Aug. 24
- Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Springfield, Aug. 16
- Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour at Truman State University, July 24
- University of Missouri Redirects $20 Million to Academic Quality and Access, July 17
- Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour at Northwest Missouri State University, July 11
- Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd about the death of Kenneth L. Lay, July 5
- MOBIUS Hires New Executive Director, June 28
- Allen Appointed UM Vice President for Information Technology, June 26
- ABC Labs to be First Tenant at Discovery Ridge Research Park, May 12
- UM President Commends State Leaders for Increased Funding, Cites Need for Capital Appropriations, May 12
- Faculty Honored at University of Missouri Awards Ceremony, May 5
- University of Missouri Technology Transfer Showcase Honors Achievements, Apr. 21
- University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, Apr. 20
- University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Apr. 3
- University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Recommend 5 Percent Tuition Increase, Mar. 21
- University of Missouri Reviewing Investigative Report, Mar. 17
- Statement by University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd regarding independent investigation of the resignation of former MU Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Mar. 16
- UM President Elson S. Floyd Receives Independent Investigation Report Regarding Snyder Resignation, Mar. 15
- Statement from University of Missouri Curator Don Walsworth in response to comments by former MU men's basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Feb. 15
- Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd Regarding Press Conference by Former MU Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Feb. 15
- Statement from UM President Elson S. Floyd Regarding House Bill 1643, Feb. 7
- University of Missouri Enhances Admissions Policy, Jan. 30
- University of Missouri Board of Curators Formally Expresses Appreciation for Governor's Lewis & Clark Initiative, Jan. 27
- University of Missouri Implements Scholarship Fund, Jan. 13
- UM President Elson S. Floyd Praises Gov. Blunt's Recommendation to Increase State Support for Higher Education, Jan. 12
2005
- Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd regarding 2006 pay raise, Dec. 20
- UM Board of Curators approves two-year contract extension and pay raise for President Floyd, Dec. 19
- Angela Bennett Elected President of University of Missouri Board of Curators; Don Walsworth Elected Vice President, Dec. 2
- UM Will Not Pursue Guaranteed Tuition; Alternative Proposal to be Discussed with UM Board of Curators, Nov. 29
- UM President Elson Floyd Named Communicator of the Year, Nov. 3
- University of Missouri to Consider Enhancing Admissions Policy Oct. 7
- University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at UMSL on Oct. 5, Sept. 28
- University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at Northwest on Sept. 27, Sept. 26
- University of Missouri Appoints Scott Charton to Serve as Director of University Communications, Sept. 16
- President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at UMKC on Sept. 8, Sept. 6
- President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at MU on Sept. 7 , Sept. 2
- University of Missouri Helps Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Sept. 1
- Dean Mills Honored as Recipient of Pacheco Leadership Award, Aug. 30
- UM President Elson S. Floyd Appoints John C. Gardner UM Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Aug. 25
- President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Rolla to Talk Tuition, Aug. 19
- Former University President James C. Olson Dead at 88, Aug. 18
- President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Marceline to Talk Tuition, Aug. 12
- President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Hannibal to Talk Tuition, Aug. 12
- President Elson S. Floyd Coming to West Plains to Talk Tuition, Aug. 4
- President Elson S. Floyd to Seek Input from Missourians about Tuition, Aug. 4
- Guy H. Bailey Selected as Next University of Missouri-Kansas City Chancellor, July 25
- Statement of President Floyd Regarding Death of MU Football Player Aaron O'Neal, July 13
- University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Explore Fixed Tuition Rates for Students, June 17
- Faculty Honored at University of Missouri Awards Ceremony, May 24
- Judge Signs Tentative Tuition Settlement Agreement, May 18
- University of Missouri Announces Consolidation of MOBIUS and MOREnet Locations, May 4
- Statement from President Floyd Regarding Recommendation for 2006 Appropriations, May 3
- President Floyd Appoints Stephen W. Lehmkuhle as Interim UMKC Chancellor, Apr. 26
- John F. Carney III Picked as Next UM-Rolla Chancellor, Mar. 24
- IFC and MU Faculty Councils Vote Unanimous Support for UM President Elson S. Floyd, Feb. 28
- UMKC Chancellor Search Committee Selected, Feb. 28
- Public Statement: Clarification on Snyder decision, Feb. 9
- President Floyd addresses SMSU name change issue, UM efficiencies, Feb. 4
- UM swears in three new curators, Feb. 4
- Statement from UM President Floyd regarding Gov. Blunt's recommended budget for 2006, Jan. 27
2004
- Statement from UM Board of Curators President Mary L. James regarding resignation of UM-Kansas City Chancellor Martha W. Gilliland, Dec. 3
- Statement from UM President Elson S. Floyd regarding resignation of UM-Kansas City Chancellor Martha W. Gilliland, Dec. 3
- UM-Rolla Chancellor Search Committee Meeting, Nov. 30
- Board of Curators Names New MU Basketball Arena, Nov. 29
- Notice of UM Board Personnel Action Taken in Closed Session, Nov. 24
- Laurie Family Transfers Naming Rights, Nov. 24
- President Floyd Limits Educational Fee Increase Recommendation, Nov. 19
- Deaton Appointed University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor, Oct. 1
- UM announces plan to meet pharmacist shortage, Sept. 22
- UM President announces general operating funds to replace private supplements to chancellor salaries, Sept. 16
- UM System Executive Vice President Ronald J. Turner announces retirement, Sept. 14
- Gary R. Kremer Named to Head State Historical Society of Missouri, Sept. 12
- Chancellor Gary Thomas Announces Plans to Retire as UM-Rolla Chancellor in 2005, Sept. 1
- University of Missouri VP for Information Systems Ralph Caruso to Retire, Aug. 2
- Glen Cope named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UMSL, July 1
- UM Faculty Honored for Outstanding Work, May 27
- UM System Presents Awards to Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses, Apr. 27
- Deaton Offered Appointment to Interim Chancellorship, Apr. 17
- President Floyd to appoint an interim chancellor for UM-Columbia, Apr. 2
- Notice of Execution of Property Lease: 101 Park DeVille Drive, Columbia, MO, Feb. 5
- James H. Ross named Executive Director of MU Health Care, Feb. 2
2003
- MU Health Care CMO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 29
- MU Health Care CFO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 29
- Northwest Missouri State University and University of Missouri System to Pursue a Strategic Relationship While Merger Talks Continue, Sept. 26
- MU Health Care CEO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 22
- Notice of Press Opportunity with University of Missouri, Sept. 16
- UM President Elson S. Floyd Announces Expanded Investigation of UM-Columbia Men's Basketball Program, Aug. 25
- University of Missouri Announces Office Products Contract, Aug. 12
- Top Faculty Honored by University of Missouri System, July 25
- George Expected to be Named UM-St. Louis Chancellor, July 24
- MU Chancellor Announces Retirement Plans; UM President to Consolidate, July 24
- UM-Columbia Professor Appointed to National Science Board, May 29
