missouri higher education

School officials say some spending has been an investment in the school’s future, and times are tough for many colleges.

A request from lawmakers to create a method for determining state funding of public universities while keeping funding flat creates challenge for state officials.

The Missouri House passed a higher education bill loaded up with amendments on a 94-36 vote Monday evening, advancing largely bipartisan proposals as the end of session nears.

A Missouri House committee advanced an amended Senate bill Monday that would end the University of Missouri’s exclusive permission to grant doctoral degrees.

This year, St. Louis-area public and private colleges are sending graduating high school seniors acceptance letters even though the students never applied. The direct admission program is in seven Missouri schools this semester.

The Association of Black Students organized a sit-in at the cafeteria to write thank-you notes and show support for workers who were present during the alleged incident.

Gov. Jay Nixon announced a proposal Monday to increase state funding for higher education in an effort to keep tuition costs low.Nixon spoke in front of…