Race & Diversity

While the university’s total faculty grew 10% from 2013-2023, the proportion of Black professors on campus rose by less than one percent.

From 2013-2023, overall enrollment fell about 10%, while Black student enrollment declined almost 34%.

The Arkansas group Return to the Land, which explicitly bans Jews and non-whites from membership, is exploring the idea of expanding into the Springfield area. Both Democratic and Republican legislative leaders from the area spoke out against the plan.

A federal order requires Columbia and all other cities to certify that they do not operate DEI programs that violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

MSU President Dr. Biff Williams said in a letter, “for us to continue providing a quality education to our students, we must align with the expectations established by state leadership.”

In a unanimous vote, the council supported a complaint addressed to MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi.

Maurice Gipson opened up about his experience navigating the state of DEI over the past few years.

When Missouri newly gained its statehood, it declared all Indigenous peoples to leave the state—forcing them to leave behind family members and ancestors who had been laid to rest. Here's more on what you should know about the processes in mid-Missouri to return those human remains to their rightful homes and people.

Columbia's new La Calle Ocho Café owner talks about chasing his dream of opening a coffee shop.

Almost 51% of Missouri is women, but they don’t have that representation on the state’s appointed boards and commissions.