News Tipoffs - Missouri Editors
Alford Bill to Provide Flexibility for SBA 504 Lending Passes House Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Alford Bill to Provide Flexibility for SBA 504 Lending Passes House Small Business Committee
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Today, the House Small Business Committee passed Congressman Mark Alford's (MO-04) bipartisan 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, introduced with Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12). The legislation would give the Small Business Administration (SBA) additional flexibility to meet increased demand for 504
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Ameren Missouri begins substation reliability upgrade in Moscow Mills
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren Missouri begins substation reliability upgrade in Moscow Mills
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New equipment will meet today's energy needs and support storm restoration
MOSCOW MILLS, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) - As Lincoln County has grown over the past three decades, so has the demand for reliable electric service. To help meet the needs of today's customers, Ameren Missouri
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American Soybean Association Welcomes Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Welcomes Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill
Sep 16, 2026
The American Soybean Association welcomes today's advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the Senate Agriculture Committee, an important step toward delivering a comprehensive five-year farm bill for America's farmers.
"Advancing the farm bill out of committee moves Congress closer to providing the c
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Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day
ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 15 -- Benedictine College issued the following news:
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Benedictine Hosts Moving 9/11 Remembrance and "Stars & Stripes" Day
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Benedictine College hosted two moving ceremonies back-to-back in mid-September, remembering the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and first responders on September 11 and honoring military personnel past and present during its "Stars and Stripes" Celebration on September 12.
9/11 Remembrance
On Friday, Benedictine College President Ste
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Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
This year, 66 organizations representing
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: President Oaks - Constitution 'Compels' Peacemaking, Protects Religious Freedom
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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16 September 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C.
President Oaks: Constitution 'Compels' Peacemaking, Protects Religious Freedom
The prophet speaks at Washington National Cathedral on the eve of Constitution Day
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a landmark address on religious freedom Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral, poi
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CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Leaving Opportunity to Strengthen Local Lending Protections
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Leaving Opportunity to Strengthen Local Lending Protections
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The Senate yesterday failed to advance the CLARITY Act, with cloture on the motion to proceed falling short by a vote of 49-50, below the 60 votes required. All Democrats present voted against advancing the bill, joined by four Republicans: Susan Collins (Maine), Josh Hawley (Missouri),
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Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing
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September 16, 2026
Contact: Brooke Morgan(link sends email)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he questioned witnesses Katherine Restrepo Martin of the UNC System; Brian Miller, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., of
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Culver-Stockton Business Class Recognized for Hands-On Main Street Projects
CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Culver-Stockton Business Class Recognized for Hands-On Main Street Projects
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Photo: Robin Jarvis, Culver-Stockton lecturer, and Kristy Horner, Canton Main Street Assn., and C-SC business students.
A Culver-Stockton College business class that trades traditional lectures for real-world Main Street projects is being recognized as a benchmark for experiential learning.
Culver-Stockton Lecturer in Business
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Eric Bryan Named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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Eric Bryan named Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor at S&T
Author By Ehrhard, Peter Publication date September 16, 2026
Dr. Eric Bryan, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor.
The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards this title to honor outstanding professors, call attention to t
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering
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Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order Establishing Safeguards on Automated License Plate Readers
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order Establishing Safeguards on Automated License Plate Readers
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Jefferson City
First Governor in the nation to take action that protects the privacy of citizens while preserving the legitimate law enforcement uses of the technology
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-18, establishing strict safeguards on the use of Automated License
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Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies
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In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease.
While
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Historic Digital Asset Tax Legislation Advances to Keep America the Crypto Capital of the World
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Historic Digital Asset Tax Legislation Advances to Keep America the Crypto Capital of the World
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans who own, trade, and use cryptocurrencies and other digital assets will have greater tax certainty and fewer tax compliance burdens under bipartisan legislation approved by the Ways and Means Committee. The Dig
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House Approves Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Approves Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
Washington, D.C., September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved H.R. 9497 approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, a bipartisan bill that addresses improvements for the nation's ports and harbors
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House Passes Wagner Co-Led Bill to Sanction Supporters of Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Wagner Co-Led Bill to Sanction Supporters of Russia and Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This legislation will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restric
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Statement on Fed's Decision to Increase Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Smith Statement on Fed's Decision to Increase Interest Rates
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise interest rates by a quarter point:
"The Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering bigger paychecks, fueling
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanc
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Husch Blackwell Launches CXT--An Engineered Defense for Complex Torts Litigation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Launches CXT--An Engineered Defense for Complex Torts Litigation
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Husch Blackwell today announced the launch of CXT (Complex Torts), a dedicated platform built to transform how complex torts litigation is managed, coordinated, defended, and resolved. CXT is the shared infrastructure from which independent client teams operate, giving each team gre
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Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years, Honor Sapphire Award Recipients at Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University to Celebrate 160 Years, Honor Sapphire Award Recipients at Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree
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Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate its 160th anniversary during the Sept. 25 Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree.
Lincoln University of Missouri will celebrate 160 years of history, tradition and Blue Tiger pride during its 160th Birthday Bash Scholarship Soiree on Friday, Sept. 25,
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MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers
AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers
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Funding is part of more than $30 million NIST is investing in Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico
AUBURN, MA. -September 16, 2026 -The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) has been awarded $2,95
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Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorses Jake Vogel in District 6
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- The Missouri Farm Bureau posted the following news release:
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Missouri Farm Bureau PAC endorses Jake Vogel in District 6
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Missouri Farm Bureau's State Political Action Committee has endorsed Jake Vogel for election to the Missouri Senate in District 6.
Vogel, a former U.S. Army Ranger and president of Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Co., won the Republican nomination in a competitive six-way primary Au
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NCGA Supports Farm Bill Vote, Urges Further Action as Corn Farmers Harvest Most Expensive Crop
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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NCGA Supports Farm Bill Vote, Urges Further Action as Corn Farmers Harvest Most Expensive Crop
Sep 16, 2026
Author: Bryan Goodman
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry reconvened today and narrowly passed the Agricultural Act out of committee. The legislation, also commonly referred to as "farm bill 2.0," contains many corn grower policy priorities. Thi
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New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines
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The professional disciplines of social work and psychology share complementary strengths including applied learning and research, clinical practice and community engagement.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis recently leveraged those shared assets by bringing together its social
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Newly energized Scott County substation supports fall harvest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Newly energized Scott County substation supports fall harvest
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Upgraded equipment boosts capacity for homes, farms and businesses in southeast Missouri
SIKESTON, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) - Ameren Missouri has energized a new substation in Scott County, supporting reliability and added electric capacity as farmers across southeast Missouri prepare for t
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act Receives Hearing in Natural Resources Committee
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#The bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Cleaver, Schmidt, and Davids would designate the Quindaro Townsite as a National Historic Landmark
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Shari
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S&T Structural Engineering Expert Named Curators' Distinguished Professor
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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S&T structural engineering expert named Curators' Distinguished Professor
Author By Studyvin, Laura Publication date September 16, 2026
Dr. Mohamed ElGawady, a professor of civil engineering and Alard and Sheri Kaplan Faculty Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Curators' Distinguished Professor.
The University of Missouri Board of Curators awards
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Sen. Cruz: Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor
September 16, 2026
Committee Advances Senator Sullivan's Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions.
The following ac
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Senator Murkowski Introduces Kyle Reardon at Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murkowski Introduces Kyle Reardon at Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearing
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Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced United States District Judge nominee Kyle Reardon at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing earlier today. Senator Murkowski highlighted Reardon's distinguished career in public service across Alaska, including his service as a Judge Advo
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Senator Schmitt Calls on Congress to "Meet the Moment," Pass Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Calls on Congress to "Meet the Moment," Pass Protect College Sports Act
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The Bill Passed Its First Procedural Vote this Evening
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the "Protect College Sports Act" and address the challenges facing college athletics. Schmitt highlighted the instability created by the current
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The story of Alice, Don and McCook Junior College
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, Sept. 16 -- Mid-Plains Community College posted the following news:
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The story of Alice, Don and McCook Junior College
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(As part of McCook Community College's 100-year celebration this weekend we highlight the role McCook Junior College had on two 1954 graduates.)
ALICE HIATT, was an education major when she began her freshman year at McCook Junior College in the fall of 1952. She was from McCook. Her aunt was in the first class at MJC, and an uncle had also at
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UM System Honors Six Faculty With Curators' Distinguished Professorships
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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UM System honors six faculty with Curators' Distinguished Professorships
The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.
Sept. 16, 2026
Six University of Missouri faculty members have been named Curators' Distinguished Professors, the highest and most prestigious academic rank bestowed by the Board of Curators.
The six scholars are inter
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UMKC Law Professor Elected President of Legal Writing Institute
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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UMKC Law Professor Elected President of Legal Writing Institute
Brad Desnoyer leads the largest organization of legal writing professionals and second-largest association of law professors
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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Professor Brad Desnoyer officially began his term as president of the Legal Writing Institute, or LWI, at the opening of the organization's 2
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University to retire Robert J. Terry Lecture, rename professorship
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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University to retire Robert J. Terry Lecture, rename professorship
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Washington University in St. Louis will retire the Robert J. Terry Lecture and rename the Robert J. Terry Professorship, following approval by the Board of Trustees. The action follows a recommendation from the university's Naming Review Board (NRB) and concludes its yearlong review of Terry's legacy.
Prompted by a student
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 16 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars
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Dear Colleagues,
The first phase of Elevate WKU - our complete reimagining of student housing and the broader student experience on the Hill - is now underway. We are calling this first phase the Southern Gateway, and it represents an important step in transforming the way students live, learn and connect on our campus.
Work on the Southern Gateway began
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VFW's New Commander-in-Chief Commits to Raising Awareness for Unaccounted Service Members and Their Families Seeking Answers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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'Never Leave Anyone Behind'
VFW's new Commander-in-Chief commits to raising awareness for unaccounted service members and their families seeking answers
September 16, 2026
While touring Southeast Asia with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)'s Joint Field Activities (JFA) in March and April, VFW Commander-in-Chief Cory Geisler was o
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Ways & Means Legislation Protecting & Strengthening Taxpayer Rights Approved by House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ways & Means Legislation Protecting & Strengthening Taxpayer Rights Approved by House
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans will enjoy stronger taxpayer protections and commonsense relief under four Ways and Means Committee bills approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation - all passed with strong bipartisan support - will
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