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.
As careers in homeland security flourish, the University of Central Missouri’s success in preparing graduates for the competitive field continues to grow with it. College Factual has ranked UCM No. 1 in Missouri for homeland security in three recent lists; Top Missouri Schools for Homeland Security, 2023 Most Popular Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri and Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri (with Aid).
April 03, 2023
From his early years teaching at the University of Central Missouri’s former lab school to serving as the university’s first Director of International Programs, Professor Emeritus Terry Rodenberg has always had a reputation as a great storyteller. In retirement, he is putting that ability to use sharing with others two self-published booklets highlighting his own favorite memories as well as those of past colleagues and alumni. His first work, “A Personal Look About Life at the Lab School” and his second publication, “Stories of the International Office,” are now available on a limited basis.
March 31, 2023
The University of Central Missouri is partnering with Black Rocket online learning company to offer both in-person and online STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) summer camps for children from age 6 to 14. The in-person courses are new this year with three-hours classes offered weekly via either morning or afternoon sessions June 26 through July 28 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.
March 30, 2023
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Main Areas: Missouri Legislative Session, Employment Opportunities in Politics and Government for College Students, Current Events and Their Political Implications
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UCM's Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff is available to answer media questions, present an overview of our campus community, identify subject-matter experts in our faculty, provide photos/video footage and work with you on articles related to higher education.
