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3:53 pm
Wed May 9, 2012

University of Missouri-Kansas City eyes new name

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The University of Missouri-Kansas City is considering changing its name to the University of Kansas City.

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The China Connection
11:39 am
Wed May 9, 2012

Chinese exchange students at MU share their experiences

In China, the United States is widely regarded as the best place to send students who want a quality education. KBIA surveyed MU students who came from China to the United States so that they could attend college at the University of Missouri. They were asked about the difficulty of the application process, what they like and dislike about the university and what they plan to do after they graduate. It was found that almost half of the students came to MU through an agency to help them with the college application process.

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Education
5:53 pm
Mon May 7, 2012

Chinese language in North Callaway classrooms

Credit Maoling Xiong / KBIA
Students at North Callaway School District write Chinese characters by using a traditional brush pen. April 25, 2012.

MU’s branch of the Confucius Institute has signed a one-year deal with the North Callaway School district in Kingdom city, Missouri to introduce Kindergarten through 8th grade students to Chinese culture and language.

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Exam
5:13 pm
Mon May 7, 2012

Science program to get more room at Columbia College

Credit Matt Veto / KBIA
Columbia College administrators, trustees, students and staff break ground for a $14 million science building Thursday, May 3. The facility will consolidate scattered science classes and provide research space. It is slated for completion by Fall 2013.

This week, Columbia College broke ground on a new science building. MU’s Confucius Institute is partnering with a program in the North Callaway school district. Plus, we’ll take you along with a trip through the ‘Mizzou Adventures in Education’ event.

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Education
1:59 pm
Fri May 4, 2012

Businesses join with Columbia public schools

Credit Daina Schnese / KBIA

The city of Columbia held the 28th Partners in Education flag celebration last night to honor local businesses for their contributions to Columbia Public Schools. 

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Education
4:42 pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Columbia College breaks ground for 14 million dollar science building

A 10-year-old vision took its first step toward reality at Columbia College.

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