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Education

MU Layoffs, Furloughs Start

Layoffs and furloughs have begun at the University of Missouri System as a result of budget woes presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been 49 employees laid off so far, 32 of them at MU Health Care, reported KSHB.… more

KU Planning Fall Reopening

The University of Kansas could resume operations at its Lawrence campus in the fall, depending on guidelines from state and county health officials, said the school's top administrators. So far, only essential staff have returned to work following Kansas' expiration… more

Kansas Reopening Plan Starts Monday

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly last night released her plan to reopen the Kansas economy in the wake of COVID-19, as the state reported 500 new cases in one day. The first phase will look much the same as things are… more

Missouri Reopening Guidelines Released

Many parts of the State of Missouri will reopen next week, and it's going to be all about social distancing come May 4. Retail stores will be able to open their doors if people are at least six feet away… more

JCCC Unveils Student-Relief Plan

Johnson County Community College has been provided federal funding to help students cover expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students need to be enrolled in at least six credit hours and must be degree-seeking to qualify for relief. The funding would… more

UMKC Planning for Campus Reopening in Fall

The University of Missouri - Kansas City is planning for students to physically return to campus in the fall and also said that layoff notices to staff would start going out on May 1. The move, announced during a virtual… more

UMKC Facing Major Budget Cuts

The University of Missouri System is facing a $180-million budget shortfall, and the University of Missouri - Kansas City is not immune to the problem. Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal reportedly sent an e-mail to staff and faculty asking all administrative… more

Regents Approve New Multi-Pronged K-State Institute

The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a new Global Food, Health and Biosecurity institute that "will focus on exploring how Kansas State University can and will lead through teaching, research and service to address these challenges," according to Provost… more

UM System Facing $180M Budget Shortfall

The University of Missouri System is  expected a $180-million budget shortfall due to impacts from COVID-19, said Mun Choi, president of the system. "We have a challenging road ahead," he said, estimating that the country is facing a 13 percent… more

KU Sees COVID-19 Patient Dip

Good Friday dawned with some good news from the University of Kansas Hospital: After holding steady at 33 for several days, the census of patients for treatment of COVID-19 has dipped to 30. In a morning news briefing, medical director… more