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Colleges in Columbia
nn BY JENNY O’DONLEY
With 36,000+ students living in the city, Columbia owes a lot to its institutions of higher education, including a flagship public university, two private colleges and satellite campuses for a community college and two private universities. The thriving academic culture has only strengthened the city’s status as a premier location for living, learning and doing business in Missouri.
University of Missouri The flagship campus of the University of Missouri System and home of the Mizzou Tigers, the University of Missouri is the state’s largest university, enrolling more than 30,000 students. and offering more than 300 degree programs. Founded in 1839, MU offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees and is one of only six public universities nationwide with schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, arts and science and law as well as a powerful research reactor on the same campus. missouri.edu Stephens College Stephens College is a women’s liberal arts college focused on creative arts and sciences. The college, founded in 1833, offers bachelor’s and master’s programs both on campus and online. Stephens provides numerous nationally ranked programs, including fashion and theater. stephens.edu
Columbia College Chartered in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for nearly 170 years. As a private, nonprofit, coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Through its day and evening programs in Columbia, the online education program and a network of more than 30 locations nationwide — with 18 of those venues on military installations — the college serves nearly 18,000 students annually. ccis.edu
William Woods University A private, independent university based in Fulton, Missouri, William Woods offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as a doctorate program in educational leadership. Founded in 1870, WWU boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and is known for its unique undergraduate courses of study as well as its internationally recognized equestrian studies programs. Courses are also available at WWU’s branch campus in Columbia. williamwoods.edu
Central Methodist University Established in Fayette, Missouri, in 1854, Central Methodist University is an accredited four-year institution of higher education that offers master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees. The private, coeducational, liberal arts university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. CMU has several regional branch sites, including Columbia, and online programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. centralmethodist.edu
Moberly Area Community College Moberly Area Community College is a two-year college based in Moberly, Missouri, with four satellite campuses across a large portion of northeastern and central Missouri, including Columbia. Offering a range of programs including health and applied science, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. MACC enrollment is approximately 4,900 students. macc.edu l
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The Emels know what it's like to move around and settle down in different places. These Missouri-nomads have lived in multiple places around the great state of Missouri. Most recently, their family relocated to Ashland, Missouri - a bedroom community of CoMo. While their home is located outside Columbia city-limits, their heart and soul relocates to CoMo every day. If it weren't for the beautiful land and custom home they have in Ashland, they would be pulled to town for an easier commute. Yet, like so many others, they drive to Columbia for work.
After the Emels get their 2 daughters up and off to school, they begin work running their independent businesses. Dr. Ashley opens the doors of Compass Chiropractic and Wellness, welcomes her team, and begins adjusting everyone's health in the right direction. At the clinic you can find relief through chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage, kinesio tape, nutritional products, e-stim, cold laser therapy and much more. Dr. Ashley is Webster Certified and known around Columbia for being one of the best Chiropractic Physicians in the area.
Caring for others is a family affair with the Emels. Aaron is the owner & operator of several Cost Cutters and Supercuts hair salons in mid-Missouri. In their salons, the stylists provide traditional cut, color, and simple waxing services, as well as sell designer hair line products for personal use. When the Emels are not helping others look and feel better, they enjoy spending time with family at their country home where their life is filled with hunting, ATV riding, and plenty of outdoor family adventure! Meet the couple that cares for Columbia by having Dr. Ashley examine you and adjust your health in the right direction or swing by one of the salons to catch Aaron and his team in action.
