UCM students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines are encouraged to present their research and scholarly work at the annual UCM Scholars Symposium at the University of Central Missouri. This symposium takes place annually during the spring semester. The 2026 event will include:
The goals of the Symposium are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of research and scholarship at UCM.
Benefits of presenting at the Symposium
UCM students enrolled for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 are eligible to participate. The Symposium is open to any student conducting research, scholarship, or creative work, whether completed or in progress. UCM students can participate in the Symposium through one of the following presentation formats:
Oral or Performance-Based Presentation details:
Poster or Creative Work Display details:
E-entry Video Presentation details:
UCM faculty and staff are invited to showcase their scholarly work to the campus community. The Symposium is open to any faculty or staff performing any research, scholarship, or creative work, completed or in progress. All faculty and staff can participate in the Symposium:
Poster Presentation details:
Registration is free for current UCM students, faculty, and staff . Registration is open to all current UCM students enrolled during the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semesters, current faculty, and current staff performing any type of research, scholarship, or creative work, completed or in progress. The registration deadline is February 13, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Before accessing the registration form, collect the following items/information:
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Students who register for the Symposium by the registration deadline will receive an official certificate of participation to include in their resume/digital portfolio. Students will also receive a gift of appreciation for participating in this year's event.
Graduate Studies
Ward Edwards 1900
Tel: (660) 543-4729