AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMissouri Education & Community: Columbia Public Schools filed a second lawsuit over a Boone County charter school, arguing the state board and sponsor process were handled incorrectly and improperly diverted public funds. Higher Ed, Student Life: The University of Missouri and Missouri S&T are using NSSE/FSSE survey data to boost student success—Mizzou targets a higher response rate for better planning, while S&T links “belonging” to retention and is reorganizing into a unified Student Success Division. LGBTQ+ Safety: Springfield’s GLO Center, PFLAG and PROMO condemned a downtown assault tied to gender identity, calling for safer streets and more accountability. Health & Aging: MU Extension’s “Wits Workout” is helping Perry County seniors support brain health through social connection. Culture & Arts: A Plein Air Paintout is seeking sponsors for an Oct. 10 outdoor art day, with a public sale and soup supper. Sports & Culture: UCM earned top-20 Midwest recognition from U.S. News & World Report, while Missouri’s campus and community sports stories keep rolling.
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