Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner
There are trailblazers taking courses at UCM this fall. A new program offers students with special needs a unique opportunity to move onto campus and pursue a higher education.
The THRIVE Program - which stands for Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation and Education - gives 12 new students a chance to take courses with other UCM students, learn important job skills that will enable them to compete in the workforce and learn skills to live independently.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago by By Cassie Wilson, For the Muleskinner
He came from the city of Jesse James and wanted to make sure that everyone knows that 'St. Joe' is where your mail comes from. "Thank us for your mail, although it's kind of slow," said Eugene Stillman.
The University of Central Missouri's campus advocate, Eugene Carter Stillman, was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
21 hours ago by By Lisa Handke, Managing Editor
The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don't forget to call home.
But on a growing number of campuses, first-year students are hearing another message - "Please give.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
1 day ago by Carla Rivera - Los Angeles Times (MCT)
California State University officials violated the state's open records laws when they refused to release the contract and other documents related to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's recent fundraising appearance at a Cal State campus, a judge has ruled.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
6 days ago by Patrick Cooley - Sports Editor
Late last month, UNO Hockey announced the hiring of new assistant coach Mike Guentzel. Guentzel comes to Omaha after serving last season as the head coach and general manager of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League.
The hiring gives the Mavs a coaching staff in Dean Blais, Mike Hastings and Guentzel who have experience at all levels of hockey including USHL, NCAA, NHL, and International play.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
4 days ago by John Jeansonne - Newsday (MCT)
At least the NFL leopard has changed some of its spots by at last acknowledging the risk of permanent brain damage inherent in its sport. Now comes the tough part, actually transforming a culture that so values the headhunter ethic.
After years of denial, the NFL's announcement last week - that it will hang posters in all 32 team locker rooms warning players about the long-term dangers of head trauma - would seem a drastic leap forward if it weren't so obviously overdue.
Index, Truman State University, MO
6 days ago
Sports editors give overview of athletics
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