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Brady Commons

  When Brady Commons first opened its doors in 1963, the Missouri Alumnus newsletter reported that it “won quick approval of University students.” the brand-new building boasted innovations...

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By the Numbers: August

Education has shaped the social and physical landscape of Columbia since 1839, when the University of Missouri became the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Stephens...

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A Reason for Growth

It’s somewhat amazing that it’s taken more than 30 years to replace the parking lot at the northeast corner of 10th and Broadway with a four-story apartment house...

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Chad Schatz, Troops to Teachers

Chad Schatz, director of Veterans Education and Training/Troops to Teachers, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education How does the Troops to Teachers program work? The Troops to Teachers...

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By the Numbers: July

We’ve all heard the United States referred to as a melting pot, welcoming people from all over the world. There are an estimated 40.4 million immigrants in the...

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By the Numbers: July

We’ve all heard the United States referred to as a melting pot, welcoming people from all over the world. There are an estimated 40.4 million immigrants in the...

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900 I-70 Drive Southwest

Cultural historians have claimed that Howard Johnson became synonymous with travel in America during the 1950s. With its iconic orange roof, prominent weather vane and ubiquitous outdoor signage,...

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The Missouri Bookstore

  Before its closing in 1999, the Missouri Bookstore held a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. In 1909, the bookstore was opened by brothers...

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Phil Steinhaus, Columbia Housing Authority

What does your job entail on a daily basis? I oversee the operations of the Columbia Housing Authority, which includes the Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher...

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Richard King, owner of The Blue Note

1) What were some of your favorite concerts in Columbia in 1985? My favorite was Nick Lowe and Paul Carrack. Other shows in that time period were groups...