University of Missouri allows students to change names

The University of Missouri said Wednesday it'll now allow students to change their names on their student ID, transcript and diploma. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that effective immediately, students can get a new ID with their preferred name. This comes two years after allowing students to change their first and middle names on class rosters and their student email. There's no timetable on when transcripts and diplomas will reflect name changes. Alumni will also have the opportunity to have their transcripts or diploma reprinted with an alternative name. -- More...