Megan Favignano
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Columbia, MO, United States
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Affordable Care Act coverage, costs mostly unchanged for 2018
Despite a year filled with debate among lawmakers about either changing or repealing the Affordable Care Act, most consumers enrolling in marketplace plans this month shouldn’t notice a difference.Nancy Kelley, director of Missouri Foundation for Health’s Expanding Coverage program, said that despite a lot of discussion among politicians nothing significant has changed.“The Affordable Care Act,… → Read More
Kraft Heinz appeals for lower property tax assessment
Kraft Heinz is hoping to lower its Boone County tax bill by decreasing the assessed value of its property by about $1.7 million.The move comes less than a → Read More
Grow your own: From camps to incubators, focus is on helping start local businesses
Drew Hall, 18, stood in front of three judges Thursday in the University of Missouri’s Bush Auditorium and for the first time, pitched his business: H&H Premium Meats and Eggs.“With the ever rising demand for farm fresh products … there’s never been a better time to be engaged in the agriculture industry,” Hall told the judgesHall, who is starting his senior year at Warrenton High School next… → Read More
A veterinarian shortage: Federal, state programs aim to combat lack of rural practices
Studies show a significant shortage of food animal veterinarians in certain areas of the country. Find out why and what's being done to change it. → Read More
MU to increase minimum stipend for doctoral students
The University of Missouri will raise its minimum stipend for graduate doctoral students with 20-hour assistantships by about $3,000 to $15,000 on July 1, interim Chancellor Hank Foley said Wednesday. → Read More
UM Curators suspend MU professor Melissa Click pending investigation
University of Missouri Professor Melissa Click is suspended pending further investigation, Board of Curators Chairwoman Pam Henrickson said Wednesday. → Read More
Attorney: Melissa Click to plead not guilty to misdemeanor assault charge
A University of Missouri assistant professor charged with misdemeanor assault will not appear at a scheduled court date Tuesday afternoon, but her attorney said he will file a written plea of not guilty on her behalf. → Read More
Interim MU chancellor kicks off series of informal chats
University of Missouri sophomore Jannice Newson said she has more interest in who holds administrative roles at the university this school year. → Read More
Faculty discuss call for review of MU, UM System relationship
The University of Missouri Faculty Council will vote next month on a resolution that asks administrators to have an independent consultant examine the UM System’s organizational structure, the relationship between MU and the UM System and a possible consolidation of the MU chancellor’s and UM System president’s office. → Read More
Civil rights activist Diane Nash shares experience as student activist
Civil rights activist Diane Nash met with several University of Missouri student activists Wednesday night, about two months after student protesters at MU made national news. → Read More
Early spring enrollment numbers at MU similar to past years
The University of Missouri’s spring enrollment is not significantly down compared to previous years, according to numbers provided by MU. → Read More
MU to subsidize graduate student health insurance for another year
The University of Missouri will subsidize health insurance premiums for graduate assistants for another year, interim MU Chancellor Hank Foley said Tuesday. → Read More
Stephens College kicks off diversity week, celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
Caleen Jennings, a playwright and professor from American University, raised her arms with her palms facing out as she stood on stage at Stephens College’s Windsor Auditorium. → Read More
Poor People's Breakfast serves community members for 23rd year
The aroma of bacon permeated the air in the corner of a room at St. Luke United Methodist Church, where volunteers spooned the breakfast standard plus scrambled eggs, sausage patties, biscuits and gravy, and oatmeal onto plates. → Read More
MU celebrates 100th anniversary of library’s dedication
University of Missouri faculty, staff and administrators gathered in Ellis Library on Friday to recognize the library — just as faculty, staff and administrators did 100 years ago. → Read More
Curators begin charting course to find next UM System president
The University of Missouri System will begin soliciting proposals from search firms this month to help the Board of Curators find the next UM System president. → Read More
Fewer freshmen apply to MU; officials expect enrollment decrease
Fewer freshmen have applied to the University of Missouri compared to this time last year, and the university expects a drop in enrollment, according to an internal MU memo dated Jan. 4. → Read More
Despite ruling, Planned Parenthood clinic cannot provide abortions
Despite a federal judge’s ruling Monday blocking the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services from revoking the local Planned Parenthood clinic’s license to provide abortions, the clinic has no doctor who can legally perform them. → Read More
Columbia College official to retire after 22 years
Gary Massey, Columbia College’s dean for adult higher education, is retiring next Monday after 22 years with the college. → Read More
Columbia College hires 3 deans as part of restructuring
Three new deans will start at Columbia College next summer and will help lead the restructuring of its academic programs. → Read More