Mizzou guts funding for Asian American student groups over federal pressure

Beginning July, the Asian American Association and four other affected groups will be reclassified as “Registered Student Organizations” and cut off from dedicated Student Affairs funding.

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University of Missouri System President Mun Choi has taken responsibility for cutting dedicated funding for several minority student organizations, including the Asian American Association, citing concerns over federal compliance.

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Choi explained the decision at a faculty meeting on April 8, saying the university’…