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News from 2023

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Northwest accepting nominations for ‘influential women’

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Northwest Missouri State University is again seeking nominations to honor and recognize the achievements of some of its most influential women on campus.

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Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Over the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country

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Larry E. Weller Theatre Scholarship Established at Southeast

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Southeast Missouri State University has added a scholarship for theatre and dance students in memory of the life of Larry E. Weller.

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Missouri Immigration Policy Coalition Opposes HJR43

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Missouri Immigration Policy Coalition Opposes HJR43

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | Feb 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Columbia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome To Shine Red And Gold For Kansas City Chiefs At Super Bowl Lvii

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red and gold beginning Friday, February 10, 2023, in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII appearance.

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At the forefront of nuclear medicine

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

While the field of nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals is experiencing a renaissance, the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) has long been a leader in developing lifesaving imaging and cancer treatments.

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St. Louis Speakers Series: Scott Kelly

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Kelly made history as the first American astronaut to complete a record-breaking year-long mission aboard the International Space Station.

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Nbcu Academy: 3 Hbcus Added To Nbc’s Journalism Program

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

14 new colleges and universities added to NBCU News Group’s NBCU Academy.

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State To Carry Out Sentence Of Leonard Taylor

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Leonard Taylor on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.

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Jsu Student Success Awarded $9 Million

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students.

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Judge Orders Missouri to Provide Defendants Counsel; Declares Waiting

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Judge William E. Hickle orders Missouri to provide counsel to defendants in criminal cases in time to assist the accused person with critical stages of the process like bail or bond hearings – at a minimum, counsel must be provided within two weeks of qualifying for court-appointed counsel.

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Governor And First Lady Parson To Cheer On Kansas City Chiefs At Super Bowl Lvii

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

On Sunday, February 12, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will cheer on Missouri's Kansas City Chiefs as they face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona.

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Study unexpectedly finds only 7 health symptoms directly related to ‘long COVID’

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

In a new study, a team of University of Missouri researchers made an unexpected discovery: People experiencing long-lasting effects from COVID-19 — known as “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions — are susceptible to developing only seven health symptoms for up to a year following the infection.

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Women in Innovation & Technology (WIT) Symposium on February 15

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2023

Join us for the 2023 Women in Innovation & Technology (WIT) Symposium! Keynotes, panelists and breakout sessions will provide insights and practical guidance for women academics interested in technology commercialization.

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | Feb 11, 2023

The following parishes in the Columbia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Silver Center- Free Tax Prep on February 15

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Adults 60 or older - get your federal and state tax return prepared for free.

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Public Meeting Notice: University of Missouri Board of Curators - Health Affairs Committee

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Public Meeting Notice: University of Missouri Board of Curators - Health Affairs Committee

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Pizza Bowl Returns Feb. 9

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

In honor of National Pizza Day, Feb. 9, students are invited to attend Spike's Annual Pizza Bowl for free pizza and a chance to vote for the best pizza in town.

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Advisory Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners/ Tree Board on February 16

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Advisory Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners/ Tree Board on February 16