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2008

• Search committee named for UM System vice president for academic and student affairs, July 21
• UM System President Forsee names Leo Morton interim chancellor of UMKC, July 14
• Statement from University of Missouri Board Chair Cheryl Walker, July 9
• Statement from UM System President Gary Forsee, July 2
• CORRECTION: Board of Curators approves 2009 operating budget; funds competitive compensation program for ranked faculty, June 10
• Media Advisory: Press Conference with UM System President Gary Forsee and Board Chair Cheryl Walker, June 6
• Board of Curators approves 2009 operating budget; funds competitive compensation program for ranked faculty, June 6
• Curators extend UM System President Gary Forsee's contract, June 6
• Faculty and Students Honored at University of Missouri Presidential Awards Ceremony, June 5
• Retired UM General Counsel Wright to receive Life Membership Award from NACUA, June 4
• Media Advisory: UM President Gary Forsee visits Springfield this week, April 22
• University of Missouri increases tuition and fees 4.1 percent, April 4
• Elizabeth “Betsy” Rodriguez appointed Vice President for Human Resources for University of Missouri System, April 4
• University of Missouri Director of Communications Scott Charton leaving to lead new communications and consulting firm, March 31
• Media Advisory: A Great Investment, March 27
• University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, March 4
• Media Advisory: University of Missouri President Gary Forsee Visits UM-St. Louis on Monday, February 22
• Media Advisory: A Note to the University of Missouri Community from President Gary Forsee, February 18
• Media Advisory: New UM President Gary Forsee Takes Office Today, February 18
• Media Advisory: New UM President Gary Forsee Takes Office Monday, February 15
• Statement from the University of Missouri regarding supplemental budget, February 7
• Media Advisory: Board of Curators Meeting Update, February 1
• Media Advisory: UM Board of Curators to Meet This Week in St. Louis, January 29
• Scholarship Deadline Approaching, January 23
• University of Missouri Interim President Gordon H. Lamb praises Gov. Blunt's Call for Investment in Public Higher Education, January 16
• K. Blake Danuser appointed UM Interim VP for Human Resources, January 7

2007

• Gary D. Forsee appointed 22nd President of the University of Missouri, December 20
• Media Advisory, December 19
• University Unity Tour Continues Monday in St. Joseph and Maryville, November 30
• Cheryl Walker Elected to Chair UM Board of Curators, Bo Fraser Elected Vice Chair, November 29
• Media Advisory: University of Missouri Board of Curators Meeting, November 28
• Media Advisory: UM Board of Curators meeting this week, November 26
• Media Advisory: 2007 University Unity Tour resumes Monday in Warrensburg, November 26
• Media Advisory: UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet Monday in Kansas City, November 16
• Media Advisory: Missouri 100, November 9
• Dr. Michael F. Nichols appointed UM VP for Research and Economic Development, November 9
• University of Missouri Partners With Public Higher Education Institutions for 2007 University Unity Tour, October 26
• University of Missouri Adds Executive Order On Student Lending Practices, October 22
• UM Board of Curators Appoints Stephen J. Owens as next General Counsel, October 5
• UM General Counsel Marvin E. “Bunky” Wright Honored by Missouri Bar, September 28
• Dr. William P. Schonberg Honored as Recipient of Manuel T. Pacheco Leadership Award, September 25
• University of Missouri Expands Emergency Notification Capabilities with 3n InstaCom Campus Alert, September 24
• Statement from University of Missouri Interim President Gordon H. Lamb regarding proposed anti-research constitutional amendment, September 7
• University of Missouri VP for Human Resources R. Kenneth Hutchinson Announces Retirement Plans, September 5
• University of Missouri Statement on Campus Security Task Force Report, August 21
• University of Missouri Forming Presidential Advisory Group: The Missouri 100, August 14
• Statement from University of Missouri Regarding MOHELA Lawsuit, August 10
• LOCATION CHANGE: UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Thursday, August 8
• University of Missouri Honors Top Contractors in Minority and Women-Owned Business Development, August 7
• Tony Luetkemeyer Takes Oath as Student Representative to UM Board of Curators, July 26
• Press Advisory: UM Curators Chair and UM President will be available to reporters, July 25
• Lehmkuhle Appointed Chancellor of University of Minnesota-Rochester; Graham Appointed Interim VP for Academic Affairs for University of Missouri, July 23
• University of Missouri Board of Curators to meet in Marceline, July 20
• University of Missouri to offer identify theft and credit monitoring benefit, June 20
• University of Missouri Vice President John Gardner appointed VP for Washington State University, June 11
• UM Board of Curators Statement Regarding Presidential Search, June 1
• Faculty and Students Honored at University of Missouri Presidential Awards Ceremony, May 31
• Update on University of Missouri Presidential Search, May 23
• UM System Employees Honored For Service, May 22
• UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet this week in St. Louis, May 21
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Friday in Columbia, May 17
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Monday in Kansas City, May 11
• Press Advisory: University of Missouri extends security breach hotline hours, May 11
• University of Missouri Reports Computer Security Breach, May 8
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee to meet Monday through Wednesday in St. Louis, May 4
• Statement regarding University of Missouri Board of Curators Presidential Search Committee Conference Call, Apr. 20
• UM Presidential Search Advisory Committee to meet Monday, Apr. 19
• Statement from University of Missouri regarding Missouri Senate actions on SB389 and HB16, Apr. 19
• University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Apr. 16
• Dr. Gordon H. Lamb appointed Interim President of University of Missouri, Apr. 6
• Press Advisory: Interim UM President to be Introduced Friday, Apr. 5
• UM-MOST scholarship application deadline approaching, Mar. 22
• Video of UM Presidential Search Committee Forum in Columbia available online, Mar. 21
• Press Advisory: ABC Labs to break ground at University of Missouri Discovery Ridge Research Park, Mar. 20
• UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Forum at Rolla and Springfield today, Mar. 20
• Presidential Search Advisory Committee Named by UM Board of Curators, Mar. 19
• UM Board of Curators Presidential Search Forum at MU on Monday, Mar. 16
• University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, Mar. 14
• UM Presidential Search Forums coming to Kansas City, Columbia, Rolla and Springfield, Mar. 14
• Next UM Presidential Search Forum is Monday in St. Louis, Mar. 9
• First University of Missouri Presidential Search Forum set for Tuesday in Portageville, Mar. 5
• Classes at University of Missouri-Rolla to resume Wednesday, Feb. 27
• UMR cancels all classes, Feb. 27
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Schedules Presidential Search Forums, Feb. 26
• Proposed University of Missouri Building Would Treat Cancer, Teach Health Care, Feb. 15
• Friday application deadline for University of Missouri Tuition Settlement Scholarships, Feb. 14
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Approves Resolution Regarding Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative, Jan. 26
• University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd praises Gov. Blunt's Call for Continued Reinvestment in Higher Education , Jan. 25
• Baker-Parker to conduct search for next University of Missouri president, Jan. 19
• University presidents to address Hannibal Rotary Club, Jan. 12
• University of Missouri Board of Curators to Select Presidential Search Firm, Jan. 11
• Three new University of Missouri Curators take oath of office, Jan. 11

2006

• UM Vice President John Gardner appointed to USDA's Plant Variety Protection Board, Dec. 18
• University of Missouri Board of Curators to discuss presidential search in January, Dec. 15
• Don Walsworth Elected Chair of University of Missouri Board of Curators; Cheryl D.S. Walker Elected Vice Chair, Dec. 15
• Statement regarding University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd’s hiring as president of Washington State University, Dec. 13
• Press Advisory: Elson Floyd News Conference, Dec. 13
• Selected Accomplishments During the Tenure of University of Missouri System President Elson S. Floyd, Dec. 13
• Elson S. Floyd Named 10th President of Washington State University, Dec. 13
• Applications Accepted for UM Tuition Settlement Scholarships, Dec. 7
• University of Missouri Creates Scholarship Program, Nov. 13
• Press Advisory: Scholarship Plan to be Announced Today, Nov. 13
• Press Advisory: Scholarship Plan to be Announced Monday, Nov. 10
• Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Joplin, Sep. 27
• Statement from President Floyd regarding U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' Action Plan for Higher Education, Sep. 26
• Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Warrensburg, Sep. 25
• Dean Linda Edwards Honored as Recipient of Pacheco Leadership Award, Sep. 18
• State and University of Missouri Leaders to Discuss Higher Education's Role in Building Missouri's Economy; Topics to Include Lewis & Clark Initiative, Sep. 15
• University of Missouri Statement Regarding State Auditor's Report on Tuition, Aug. 29
• Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd Regarding Plan by Gov. Matt Blunt and Legislative Leaders to Finance Higher Education Construction Project, Aug. 27
• University of Missouri Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Exchange with University of Western Cape in South Africa, Aug. 24
• Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour in Springfield, Aug. 16
• Press Advisory: Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour at Truman State University, July 24
• University of Missouri Redirects $20 Million to Academic Quality and Access, July 17
• Missouri Public Higher Education Unity Tour at Northwest Missouri State University, July 11
• Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd about the death of Kenneth L. Lay, July 5
• MOBIUS Hires New Executive Director, June 28
• Allen Appointed UM Vice President for Information Technology, June 26
• ABC Labs to be First Tenant at Discovery Ridge Research Park, May 12
• UM President Commends State Leaders for Increased Funding, Cites Need for Capital Appropriations, May 12
• Faculty Honored at University of Missouri Awards Ceremony, May 5
• University of Missouri Technology Transfer Showcase Honors Achievements, Apr. 21
• University of Missouri Alumni Alliance Gives Awards for Outstanding Service, Apr. 20
• University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Apr. 3
• University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Recommend 5 Percent Tuition Increase, Mar. 21
• University of Missouri Reviewing Investigative Report, Mar. 17
• Statement by University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd regarding independent investigation of the resignation of former MU Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Mar. 16
• UM President Elson S. Floyd Receives Independent Investigation Report Regarding Snyder Resignation, Mar. 15
• Statement from University of Missouri Curator Don Walsworth in response to comments by former MU men's basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Feb. 15
• Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd Regarding Press Conference by Former MU Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder, Feb. 15
• Statement from UM President Elson S. Floyd Regarding House Bill 1643, Feb. 7
• University of Missouri Enhances Admissions Policy, Jan. 30
• University of Missouri Board of Curators Formally Expresses Appreciation for Governor's Lewis & Clark Initiative, Jan. 27
• University of Missouri Implements Scholarship Fund, Jan. 13
• UM President Elson S. Floyd Praises Gov. Blunt's Recommendation to Increase State Support for Higher Education, Jan. 12

2005

• Statement from University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd regarding 2006 pay raise, Dec. 20
• UM Board of Curators approves two-year contract extension and pay raise for President Floyd, Dec. 19
• Angela Bennett Elected President of University of Missouri Board of Curators; Don Walsworth Elected Vice President, Dec. 2
• UM Will Not Pursue Guaranteed Tuition; Alternative Proposal to be Discussed with UM Board of Curators, Nov. 29
• UM President Elson Floyd Named Communicator of the Year, Nov. 3
• University of Missouri to Consider Enhancing Admissions Policy Oct. 7
• University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at UMSL on Oct. 5, Sept. 28
• University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at Northwest on Sept. 27, Sept. 26
• University of Missouri Appoints Scott Charton to Serve as Director of University Communications, Sept. 16
• President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at UMKC on Sept. 8, Sept. 6
• President Elson S. Floyd to Talk Tuition at MU on Sept. 7 , Sept. 2
• University of Missouri Helps Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Sept. 1
• Dean Mills Honored as Recipient of Pacheco Leadership Award, Aug. 30
• UM President Elson S. Floyd Appoints John C. Gardner UM Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Aug. 25
• President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Rolla to Talk Tuition, Aug. 19
• Former University President James C. Olson Dead at 88, Aug. 18
• President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Marceline to Talk Tuition, Aug. 12
• President Elson S. Floyd Coming to Hannibal to Talk Tuition, Aug. 12
• President Elson S. Floyd Coming to West Plains to Talk Tuition, Aug. 4
• President Elson S. Floyd to Seek Input from Missourians about Tuition, Aug. 4
• Guy H. Bailey Selected as Next University of Missouri-Kansas City Chancellor, July 25
• Statement of President Floyd Regarding Death of MU Football Player Aaron O'Neal, July 13
• University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd to Explore Fixed Tuition Rates for Students, June 17
• Faculty Honored at University of Missouri Awards Ceremony, May 24
• Judge Signs Tentative Tuition Settlement Agreement, May 18
• University of Missouri Announces Consolidation of MOBIUS and MOREnet Locations, May 4
• Statement from President Floyd Regarding Recommendation for 2006 Appropriations, May 3
• President Floyd Appoints Stephen W. Lehmkuhle as Interim UMKC Chancellor, Apr. 26
• John F. Carney III Picked as Next UM-Rolla Chancellor, Mar. 24
• IFC and MU Faculty Councils Vote Unanimous Support for UM President Elson S. Floyd, Feb. 28
• UMKC Chancellor Search Committee Selected, Feb. 28
• Public Statement: Clarification on Snyder decision, Feb. 9
• President Floyd addresses SMSU name change issue, UM efficiencies, Feb. 4
• UM swears in three new curators, Feb. 4
• Statement from UM President Floyd regarding Gov. Blunt's recommended budget for 2006, Jan. 27

2004

• Statement from UM Board of Curators President Mary L. James regarding resignation of UM-Kansas City Chancellor Martha W. Gilliland, Dec. 3
• Statement from UM President Elson S. Floyd regarding resignation of UM-Kansas City Chancellor Martha W. Gilliland, Dec. 3
• UM-Rolla Chancellor Search Committee Meeting, Nov. 30
• Board of Curators Names New MU Basketball Arena, Nov. 29
• Notice of UM Board Personnel Action Taken in Closed Session, Nov. 24
• Laurie Family Transfers Naming Rights, Nov. 24
• President Floyd Limits Educational Fee Increase Recommendation, Nov. 19
• Deaton Appointed University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor, Oct. 1
• UM announces plan to meet pharmacist shortage, Sept. 22
• UM President announces general operating funds to replace private supplements to chancellor salaries, Sept. 16
• UM System Executive Vice President Ronald J. Turner announces retirement, Sept. 14
• Gary R. Kremer Named to Head State Historical Society of Missouri, Sept. 12
• Chancellor Gary Thomas Announces Plans to Retire as UM-Rolla Chancellor in 2005, Sept. 1
• University of Missouri VP for Information Systems Ralph Caruso to Retire, Aug. 2
• Glen Cope named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UMSL, July 1
• UM Faculty Honored for Outstanding Work, May 27
• UM System Presents Awards to Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses, Apr. 27
• Deaton Offered Appointment to Interim Chancellorship, Apr. 17
• President Floyd to appoint an interim chancellor for UM-Columbia, Apr. 2
• Notice of Execution of Property Lease: 101 Park DeVille Drive, Columbia, MO, Feb. 5
• James H. Ross named Executive Director of MU Health Care, Feb. 2

2003

• MU Health Care CMO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 29
• MU Health Care CFO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 29
• Northwest Missouri State University and University of Missouri System to Pursue a Strategic Relationship While Merger Talks Continue, Sept. 26
• MU Health Care CEO Search Committee Appointed, Sept. 22
• Notice of Press Opportunity with University of Missouri, Sept. 16
• UM President Elson S. Floyd Announces Expanded Investigation of UM-Columbia Men's Basketball Program, Aug. 25
• University of Missouri Announces Office Products Contract, Aug. 12
• Top Faculty Honored by University of Missouri System, July 25
• George Expected to be Named UM-St. Louis Chancellor, July 24
• MU Chancellor Announces Retirement Plans; UM President to Consolidate, July 24
• UM-Columbia Professor Appointed to National Science Board, May 29