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The University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the Highlander Theatre’s 50th year on Friday, Nov. 19, prior to the evening performance of “Elf The Musical.” This event takes place on the same day that the theatre opened at UCM, with the production of “Hamlet” on Nov. 19, 1971.
November 03, 2021
In its plenary session Oct. 29, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors voted to amend the design-build contract for construction of the new terminal and education building at Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport. This decision will expand the project which previously had a projected $2.8 million budget to one that will cost approximately $5.1 million, and will enable the facility to better serve community and student aviation needs.
November 02, 2021
The Actuarial Science and Statistics program at the University of Central Missouri has recently been ranked as one of the top 10 most affordable degree programs of its kind for 2022. Bachelor's Degree Center, a website dedicated to providing users with information pertaining to higher education institutions across the country, placed the program 10th in the recent ranking with UCM being the only Missouri institution to be recognized.
November 01, 2021
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