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Sunday, April 28, 2013 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The charitable organization of the world’s largest car rental company gave an unrestricted $2 million gift to Mizzou.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Missouri is increasing the size of scholarships it awards in a pair of state programs.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The NCAA has slammed Penn State with an unprecedented series of penalties.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The Kyle Billington Memorial 5K Run is an annual tradition in Jefferson City, and it's celebrating its 6th year Saturday.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Mizzou supporters are talking about raising more money for their school and improving their facilities because of the SEC move.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Twenty-five Missouri college students related to injured or fallen soldiers will be able to get partial scholarships this fall under a new state program.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that will increase scholarships for students at public universities and decrease them for students attending private schools.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Missouri House members have endorsed legislation that would eventually equalize state scholarships for students at public and private colleges.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Missouri House members have endorsed legislation that would eventually equalize state scholarships for students at public and private colleges.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  Students signed petitions to protest the proposed cuts to Access Missouri Grant and Bright Flight Scholarship programs for students attending independent colleges and universities in Missouri.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  More than a hundred William Woods University students gathered Thursday afternoon to learn more about the possibility their scholarships could be cut over state budget woes.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Legislation backed by Gov. Jay Nixon would change to provide a flat $2,850 to students at either public or private universities.