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21% of college applicants to Taney County's only university were admitted for fall 2022

Taney County's only university admitted a total of 21% of applicants for fall 2022, unchanged from the previous year.

By Branson Times | Sep 19, 2024

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Student body in Taney County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Branson Times | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the university in Taney County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

College of the Ozarks to Host Guest Artist Recital to Feature Violinist Felicity James on March 31

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks music department will host violinist Felicity James in a guest recital on March 31 at 7:30pm in the Newman Recital Hall.

Ralph Foster Museum to Open “A Timeless Hue: The Willis Glassware Collection” Exhibit

By Branson Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks will feature “A Timeless Hue: The Willis Glassware Collection” in the Ralph Foster Museum. The display begins Wednesday, March 22, and will stay through the fall term.

Reaser Earns Seventh Place Finish; All-America Honors In 1650 Free

AJ Kohler and Adelaide Reaser will represent Truman State Swimming at the 2023 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships

UMKC Women’s Council Supports Graduate Scholars

The UMKC Women’s Council celebrated 52 years of supporting women in graduate studies and honoring the 2023 awardees with a reception on March 2.

Q/A with BHS and guest speaker

Q/A with BHS and guest speaker

APO Weekly Chapter Meeting

This is the APO weekly chapter meeting, where executive board members present their updates, provide info on new weekly community service opportunities, upcoming fellowship events, and pending member requirements.

Truman Softball Pitches Shutout; Picks Up Two Wins On Sunday

The Bulldog Softball team got back on track Sunday in Florida with a 10-0 win over the University of New Haven and a 5-0 victory over Molloy University.

Truman Baseball Walks-Off Parkside In Series Sweep

It was a great day for Truman State baseball as they went 2-0 in a doubleheader against Wisconsin-Parkside, winning 6-1 and 9-8 in walk-off fashion.

Pete Buttigieg Visits UMKC To Announce $10 Million Grant

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited the University of Missouri-Kansas City to discuss a new $10 million federal grant awarded to the School of Science and Engineering to develop innovative approaches to improve the sustainability and equity of transportation infrastructure.

Bulldogs Can't Breakthrough Against Missouri Southern

Leadoff hitter Cassie Smith went 4-for-6 on the afternoon but in the end the Missouri Southern Lions took two from the Truman Softball team in Joplin on Sunday by scores of 14-5 and 10-2.

Truman Baseball Drops Final Two Against Mary

Truman State baseball suffered their fifth and sixth losses of the 2023 season to University of Mary, falling 11-8 and 11-7 on Sunday afternoon.

Truman's Season Concludes In GLVC Semifinals

Truman State Women's basketball ended their season in a 68-65 loss to No. 2 seed Lewis in the GLVC Tournament Semifinals.

UMKC Pays Tribute to Trailblazing Leader in Diversity

UMKC celebrated the memory and legacy of Reaner Shannon, long-time director and associate dean of minority affairs at the School of Medicine, with a special tribute on Feb. 24.

Branson Fire Rescue to host Indoor Pyrotechnics training March 15

Branson Fire Rescue will host a course on the safe use of indoor pyrotechnics on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1 located at 110 Crosby St. that will prepare theater owners, operators and pyrotechnic technicians for testing to receive a required license through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

Theatre to Perform “The Mousetrap” March 1-4

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Truman’s Theatre Department will perform “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie at 7:30 p.m. March 1-3 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Black Box Theatre in Ophelia Parrish.

Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the breakfast and included student performances