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Welcome to the University of Central Missouri News Bureau

At the University of Central Missouri, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The UCM News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.

Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways UCM is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.

 

 
Show poster for 2026 Senior Showcase
University News, Division of Theatre and Dance, Events

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Keepin' It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026'

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents “Keepin’ It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.

March 16, 2026
Smiling HAZMAT Removal program graduate with his certificate
University News, Workforce and Professional Education

University of Central Missouri Celebrates Its Largest HAZMAT Removal Technician Certificate Program Graduation

Thirty students graduated March 3 from the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Hazardous Materials Removal Technician Certificate Program, marking the largest class in its history and highlighting how short-term workforce training can open doors to new careers.

March 11, 2026
A student stands next to a research poster
Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, Division of Theatre and Dance, Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, Department of Communication and Digital Media Production, University News, Department of Educational Technology and Library Science, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

February 2026 News at UCM

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) have been showing off their expertise this month. Three members of the Talking Mules are now state champions, associate professors published a book on digital literacy in libraries, innovative students won scholarships at the U.S. Bank Idea Jam, and a Biology student was awarded first place for her poster at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference.

March 05, 2026

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