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We are excited to have you come to visit us here in beautiful CoMo. We know that visiting can be a large part in helping you find the perfect fit for law school and we want to show you everything Mizzou Law has to offer.

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We also know that for some, travel can get quite expensive. We have a reimbursement program to help offset a portion of the cost of travel for those traveling long distances. Funds are potentially available to admitted students whose travel to visit Mizzou Law will be greater than 400 miles round trip.

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Officers and crew members of USS Columbia visited one of its namesake cities last week

The commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Los Angeles Class attack submarine USS Columbia encountered a pleasant coincidence Wednesday when visiting Columbia.

The submarine and Flat Branch Pub and Brewing both are celebrating 30-year anniversaries. The vessel's mess hall is known as Flat Branch Café.

"The Flat Branch anniversary is a happy accident for us," said Cmdr. Brad Foster, noting this week's visit was coordinated via the Mayor's Task Force on the USS Columbia and Friends of the USS Columbia Submarine SSN-771 headed up by chair Anne Moore of D&M Sound. "My first tour on submarines was on the Columbia, so I knew her from before. When I got this command, I remembered there was this lady that worked in Columbia, Missouri."

So, he reached out to Moore about a visit to one of the vessel's namesake cities. Others are in Illinois and South Carolina.

Columbia could see a crew member return visit in October 2025, based on a recent task force meeting agenda.

Those who were here this week were Foster; Lt. j.g. Zachary Rosen, the junior officer of the year; Chief Petty Officer and Missouri native Matt Choiniere; and Petty Officer 1st Class Billy Kilmer, the junior sailor of the year.

Along with recognition at Tuesday's city council meeting, the crew members met with the University of Missouri ROTC, visited Columbia College and its veterans center, presented at Benton Elementary School, which has a roughly decade-long relationship with USS Columbia, Foster said, and the meet-and-greet event Wednesday at Flat Branch.

The visit this week was about getting familiar with the submarine's namesake city, so that information can be brought back to the upward 150-strong crew, Foster said.

"This city is great," he said, adding students at Benton Elementary had lots of questions to ask. "(Columbia College) does a lot with satellite campuses to help service members get a college degree. ... Long story short, we've seen an awful lot of Columbia and everything we have seen has been great."

Columbia has been very welcoming, Foster said. He also was impressed by how many people in the community know the connections between the city and the submarine.

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The USS Columbia is stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. When the relationship first was established, it was overseen by then Mayor Mary Anne McCollum and the submarine itself was sponsored by former first lady Hillary Clinton.

The vessel is unique in that it is known as "the last slider," said Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, who issued a proclamation about the city's affiliation with the USS Columbia.

"When the submarine was christened, Mayor McCollum and a delegation traveled to Groton, Connecticut for that ceremony," she said. "It was the last time a submarine was launched by dramatically sliding 1,400 feet down a wooden ramp into the river."

The relationship with Flat Branch and naming of the mess hall came from when then crew members had come to work out the namesake city details and ate at Flat Branch Pub, which was greatly enjoyed, Buffaloe said. Some of the interior design and even some of the equipment was designed in Columbia, thanks to D&M Sound, she added.

"The crew's entertainment system was a gift from all three namesake cities and custom designed by Moore. The submarine proudly displays the black and gold from (the University of Missouri) with banners and posters from Mizzou athletics," Buffaloe said.

The USS Columbia will be in service at least another 10 years, Foster said. Around the time it reaches the 40 years of service mark, the U.S. Navy will make a determination on whether that service will continue, he said.

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4-Star OT Jack Lange Chooses Missouri, Becomes Fifth Commit of Class

Lange announced his commitment at 7 P.M. on April 24.

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The Tigers landed their third commitment of the week, and fifth overall, of the 2025 class in 4-star offensive tackle Jack Lange. The prized recruit is a native of Eureka, Mo.

Lange was choosing between Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan. The Cornhuskers held predictions for Lange for quite a long period of time until they switched to Missouri earlier in the week.

He also held offers from Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State and many others.

The Eureka native is the top player in the state of Missouri in the class of 2025 and the No. 144 player in the entire class. He also is the No. 15 offensive tackle in the class.

With this commitment, the Tigers leap to No. 31 in overall team recruiting rankings, previously ranked at No. 47. They also jumped to No. 11 in SEC rankings, moving up one spot ahead of Kentucky.

Targets are flying off the board for Missouri and the momentum head coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have gained on the recruiting trail is undeniable. Drinkwitz will not be done anytime soon, with names such as 4-star WR Corey Simms, 3-star CB Zadian Gentry and 3-star LB Jason King being possible guys to soon follow Lange.

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Missouri Tigers’ Darius Robinson picked 27th overall in Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft

Mizzou’s Cotton Bowl-winning 2023 season added another accolade on Thursday night in Detroit: a first-round NFL Draft pick.

With the 27th overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night chose versatile Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson.

Robinson, who grew up about 15 miles from the draft’s host city in Southfield, Michigan, was one of the 13 college football invitees in attendance to hear their names called in Round 1.

In his final year with the Tigers — a first-team All-SEC season — Robinson piled up 43 tackles (14 for loss), 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games.

Robinson earned a 6.37 prospect grade at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, placing him in the “will eventually be a plus starter” category , per NFL’s grading system.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein had this to say in his pre-draft analysis:

“Right out of the gate, Robinson’s physical attributes should give him a potential advantage in head-to-head matchups. He has jarring power in his hands and a twitchy upper body to get rid of blockers quickly. His arm length is a weapon at the point of attack.”

With his selection Thursday, Robinson becomes the highest-drafted Tiger since Nick Bolton (2021, 58th overall by the Chiefs) and their first first-round selection since Charles Harris (2017, 22nd overall by Miami).

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University of Missouri plans $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium

FILE - Memphis and Missouri play in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. The university is planning a $250 million renovation of the stadium. The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri is planning a $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.

The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. The field-level Bunker Club in the south end zone will be converted to a team recruiting center, with upgrades to restrooms, concessions and the sound system among other changes.

The university’s Board of Curators unanimously approved the hiring of Kansas City architecture firm DLR Group on Wednesday to handle the project.

The Tigers have played in Memorial Stadium since 1926.

“We are competing in a dynamic, highly ambitious environment in intercollegiate athletics and across the totality of higher education,” Board Chair Robin Wenneker said. “We are momentum investing in Memorial Stadium to elevate Mizzou’s national brand and deliver a world-class facility that creates year-round connections for Tiger Nation within the campus, the community and the state of Missouri. We want to be pace setters and establish the new standard for success.”

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Mike Johnson Columbia University visit met with boos and heckling from protestors

House Speaker Mike Johnson arrived on the campus of Columbia University on Wednesday armed with a stern message for school administrators and protesters after days of anti-war demonstrations, arrests and campus closures at colleges across the country.

Johnson, R-La., described instances of antisemitism on college campuses, called for the resignation of the university president and warned that students perpetrating violence should be arrested.

His lecture was met with boos from nearby protesters and chants of “We can’t hear you!”

“Enjoy your free speech,” Johnson shot back.

In his remarks on campus, Johnson shamed students and faculty involved in the protests, as well as administrators for not doing enough to prevent them.

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“It's detestable. As Columbia has allowed these lawless agitators and radicals to take over, the virus of antisemitism has spread across other campus,” Johnson told the crowd. “Anti-Israel encampments are popping up in universities all across this country. The madness has to stop.”

Students at Columbia University have pledged to continue protesting in an encampment they set up last week until the university agrees to a complete divestment from Israel. Protesters have demanded divestment from a student-exchange program and the university's campus in Tel Aviv.

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The contentious protests led to the arrest and suspension of more than 100 students from Columbia University and Barnard College last week − including U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi.

As Johnson finished, he turned things over to Republican Rep. Virgnia Foxx (R-NC), the Chair of the House Committee on Education, who said Columbia University is "in a free fall.”

“As Speaker of the House, I am committing today that the Congress will not be silent as Jewish students are expected to run for their lives and stay home from their classes hiding in fear,” Johnson said. “We have passed a number of statutes to address this matter and we call upon the U.S. Senate to act upon our legislation.” 

Some Columbia University leaders said they were open to negotiating with protesters, but students from a group called Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine said they are not currently interested.

In a statement Tuesday, the group alleged that university negotiators threatened to call the National Guard and NYPD if they "do not acquiesce to their demands."

In a campus update Tuesday, Shafik said the university is working to identify and discipline protesters who violated its policies against discrimination and harassment.

"The right to protest is essential and protected at Columbia, but harassment and discrimination is antithetical to our values and an affront to our commitment to be a community of mutual respect and kindness," Shafik said in the statement.

The protests have fueled an ongoing national debate about Jewish students' safety after a documented rise in antisemitism on college campuses following Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and Israel's military response .

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"Amid anti-Israel protests, Jewish students at Columbia University don't feel safe," Johnson said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Let's be clear: these are not peaceful protests, these are antisemitic mobs."

According to a spokesperson from the Speaker’s office, Johnson wanted to speak to students at Columbia because he felt New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has not done enough to protect them.

“Hochul and other officials in New York have completely failed in their duty to protect Jewish students and combat the rise of antisemitism in their party,” Athina Lawson said in a statement. “We wish it weren’t necessary.”

House Republicans Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Nicole Mallotakis (R-NY) joined Johnson and Foxx at the campus Wednesday.

"Together, we're going to send a message that Shafik's failure to secure campus for her Jewish students is unacceptable. She MUST resign," D’Esposito said in a post ahead of their visit.

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Their visit comes two days after House Democrats Dan Goldman (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Kathy Manning (D-NC), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) met with administrators and Jewish students on campus Monday.

Rachel Barber is a 2024 election fellow at USA TODAY, focusing on politics and education. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, as @rachelbarber_

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House speaker calls for Columbia University president's resignation amid ongoing protests

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Updated on: April 24, 2024 / 8:07 PM EDT / CBS News

Washington —  House Speaker Mike Johnson  was met with loud boos when he visited Columbia University on Wednesday to call for the resignation of the institution's president as the campus has been roiled with accusations of antisemitism amid  ongoing pro-Palestinian protests .

"I am here today joining my colleagues and calling on President [Minouche] Shafik to resign if she cannot immediately bring order to this chaos," the Louisiana Republican said to a crowd that drowned out his remarks with boos and chants of "We can't hear you" and "Mike, you suck." 

Johnson said he briefly met with Shafik and other top officials to encourage them "to take immediate action and stamp this out." 

"Our feeling is that they have not acted to restore order on the campus," he said. "This is dangerous. This is not free expression. This is not First Amendment. They are threatening, intimidating." 

The university declined to respond to Johnson's call for Shafik's resignation. 

Johnson, who also met with Jewish students before his remarks, said he planned to call President Biden later Wednesday to urge him to take action, adding that the National Guard may need to be deployed. 

"If this is not contained quickly, and if these threats and intimidation are not stopped, there is an appropriate time for the National Guard," he said. "We have to bring order to these campuses." 

Johnson was joined by GOP Reps. Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Anthony D'Esposito, all from New York, and Virginia Foxx of North Carolina. 

The visit came as college campuses continue to be roiled by protests and tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war. Many of the protesters are demanding universities to divest financial holdings in Israel. At Columbia, demonstrators have taken over a portion of the New York City campus, creating an encampment . The protests have persisted for a week. 

University leaders have been toeing a line on how to express disdain about antisemitic language and enforce university policies while also allowing students to practice free speech, as they face accusations that colleges are not doing enough to protect Jewish students. And tensions have reached a fever pitch at some of the nation's most prestigious universities in recent days as the demonstrations have worn on.

Meanwhile, Republicans nationally have seized upon a reluctance from university presidents to call out antisemitism on their campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The dynamic gained steam in December, when a group of university presidents testified before a congressional committee. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the GOP conference chair, pressed the administrators at the hearing on how they have handled antisemitic incidents on their campuses.

Since then, Stefanik has led the charge among Republicans, pushing for the resignation of the university leaders. The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard have already resigned. And last week, Columbia's president became the latest to testify before Congress. 

Johnson's visit to the campus further elevates the issue, and marks the latest in a series of visits from lawmakers this week. Every Republican member of New York's congressional delegation has called for Columbia's president to resign.

In a letter earlier this week, the group of 10 New York Republicans, which includes Stefanik, Malliotakis and Lawler, called on Shafik to step aside, saying the recent events on the campus and Shafik's testimony before Congress left them with "no confidence" in the president's leadership.

"The ongoing situation that has unfolded is a direct symptom of your continued lax enforcement of policy and clear double standards," the letter says. "While the rot is systemic, the responsibility rests squarely on your shoulders."

Nikole Killion contributed reporting.

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