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UCM Celebrates 54th Annual Children's Literature Festival March 5-7
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 54th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 5-7, with more than 20 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
February 27, 2023
UCM Team Finishes Ninth in Annual Redbird National Sales Competition
Putting their marketing and sales knowledge and skills to test against students from across the United States, the University of Central Missouri Sales Team shined at the 2023 Virtual Redbird National Sales Competition, placing ninth among teams from 43 universities. This prestigious annual event was hosted by Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, and included 120 student participants.
February 24, 2023
JCKL Presents 'The Changing Face of News' March 1
As a part of ongoing efforts to promote news literacy and critical thinking, James C. Kirkpatrick Library will present a hybrid panel discussion on “The Changing Face of News,” 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the library’s active learning room, 1260. The panel is composed of three award-winning journalists.
February 23, 2023
Missouri Innovation Campus Program Wraps Up Recruitment for 2023-27 Cohort
The nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program recently concluded recruitment for its 2023-27 MIC cohort, a group of talented sophomores from qualifying metro-area high schools. Students selected will attend the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Summit Technology Academy for a half day during their junior year, returning to their home schools for the remainder of the day.
February 23, 2023
UCM's Online, Part-time, Affordable MBA Recognized by Fortune Education
Students who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, but require a flexible pathway to degree completion, may want to consider the University of Central Missouri. Recent rankings by Fortune Education list UCM’s MBA among the best online and part-time programs in the nation. This follows other rankings throughout the 2022-2023 academic year which have named UCM’s MBA among the best programs locally, regionally and beyond.
February 20, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Eurydice' Feb. 23-26 at Highlander Theatre
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Eurydice” at James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and during matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26. The afternoon production on Feb. 26 is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1) admission and on Feb. 23 there will be an ASL interpreter for the hearing-impaired.
February 20, 2023
Friday the 13th is Lucky Day for UCM's New MAATA Hall of Famer
Friday the 13th may have a reputation as an unlucky day, but one University of Central Missouri faculty member can put the superstition to rest after learning on that date he will be inducted into the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) District 5 Hall of Fame. Brian Hughes, professor and director of UCM’s Athletic Training program in the Department of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Health, will be honored during the association’s annual meeting and symposium on March 17 in Lavista, Nebraska.
February 10, 2023
Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty Honored by KCACTF Region V
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the first in-person Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since 2020 on Jan. 22-28 in Des Moines, Iowa. With 24 students and six faculty members in attendance, UCM was recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre.
February 07, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Student Directed One-Acts 'Cry Now, Laugh Later'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a weekend of repertory theatre with the collection of student-directed one-acts titled “Cry Now, Laugh Later.” Due to the length of the collection of these plays, the show has been split into two sets.
February 03, 2023
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Senior Adora Mullendore Shares Experiences at UCM Including Mentorships, Professional Opportunities
The University of Central Missouri is shining its Student Spotlight on Adora Mullendore, a social work major who is is looking forward to receiving her bachelor’s degree in May and continuing a successful career.
February 02, 2023
'Dancing with the Professors' Returns to UCM Feb. 19
Re-launching a program that was last celebrated on campus in 2018, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dance Club will sponsor “Dancing with the Professors 2023” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 in Hendricks Hall. This student-run fundraiser has become a fan-favorite over the years and provides an evening of ballroom and popular dance styles performed by UCM students, faculty and staff.
February 02, 2023
Moral Movement Architect Rev. Dr. William Barber II to Speak at UCM
As part of its ongoing effort to bring guest speakers to campus to discuss significant social and economic issues related to justice, health, wellness, and community strength, the University of Central Missouri will present the program, “Rev. Dr. William Barber II, We are Called to Be a Movement.” This free public presentation sponsored by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity is open to all interested individuals and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Hendricks Hall, located in the Administration Building. Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 01, 2023
Talking Mules Ranked Ninth By International Public Debate Association
As the Talking Mules speech and debate team prepares for a tournament this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by the Montgomery Cup in Great Britain later within the next three weeks, success in recent events has contributed to the University of Central Missouri team’s ninth-place ranking by the International Public Debate Association (IPDA).
February 01, 2023
Governing Board Honors Long, Approves Funding for Training Aircraft
The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors honored outgoing board member from Kansas City, Mary Long, while also authorizing funds for the purchase of training aircraft, approving two new degree programs and name changes to an undergraduate degree and minor when it met on campus on Jan. 26.
January 31, 2023
Kathy Anderson Assumes Interim Role as UCM VP for Intercollegiate Athletics
Following the recent loss of the University of Central Missouri’s top athletics administrator, UCM President Roger Best is turning to a seasoned veteran of the program, Kathy Anderson, to serve as interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
January 30, 2023
UCM Celebrates 54th Annual Children's Literature Festival March 5-7
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 54th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 5-7, with more than 20 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
February 27, 2023
UCM Team Finishes Ninth in Annual Redbird National Sales Competition
Putting their marketing and sales knowledge and skills to test against students from across the United States, the University of Central Missouri Sales Team shined at the 2023 Virtual Redbird National Sales Competition, placing ninth among teams from 43 universities. This prestigious annual event was hosted by Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, and included 120 student participants.
February 24, 2023
JCKL Presents 'The Changing Face of News' March 1
As a part of ongoing efforts to promote news literacy and critical thinking, James C. Kirkpatrick Library will present a hybrid panel discussion on “The Changing Face of News,” 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the library’s active learning room, 1260. The panel is composed of three award-winning journalists.
February 23, 2023
Missouri Innovation Campus Program Wraps Up Recruitment for 2023-27 Cohort
The nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program recently concluded recruitment for its 2023-27 MIC cohort, a group of talented sophomores from qualifying metro-area high schools. Students selected will attend the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Summit Technology Academy for a half day during their junior year, returning to their home schools for the remainder of the day.
February 23, 2023
UCM's Online, Part-time, Affordable MBA Recognized by Fortune Education
Students who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, but require a flexible pathway to degree completion, may want to consider the University of Central Missouri. Recent rankings by Fortune Education list UCM’s MBA among the best online and part-time programs in the nation. This follows other rankings throughout the 2022-2023 academic year which have named UCM’s MBA among the best programs locally, regionally and beyond.
February 20, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Eurydice' Feb. 23-26 at Highlander Theatre
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Eurydice” at James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25, and during matinees at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26. The afternoon production on Feb. 26 is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1) admission and on Feb. 23 there will be an ASL interpreter for the hearing-impaired.
February 20, 2023
Friday the 13th is Lucky Day for UCM's New MAATA Hall of Famer
Friday the 13th may have a reputation as an unlucky day, but one University of Central Missouri faculty member can put the superstition to rest after learning on that date he will be inducted into the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) District 5 Hall of Fame. Brian Hughes, professor and director of UCM’s Athletic Training program in the Department of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Health, will be honored during the association’s annual meeting and symposium on March 17 in Lavista, Nebraska.
February 10, 2023
Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty Honored by KCACTF Region V
Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri attended the first in-person Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) since 2020 on Jan. 22-28 in Des Moines, Iowa. With 24 students and six faculty members in attendance, UCM was recognized for excellence in multiple areas of theatre.
February 07, 2023
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Student Directed One-Acts 'Cry Now, Laugh Later'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a weekend of repertory theatre with the collection of student-directed one-acts titled “Cry Now, Laugh Later.” Due to the length of the collection of these plays, the show has been split into two sets.
February 03, 2023
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Senior Adora Mullendore Shares Experiences at UCM Including Mentorships, Professional Opportunities
The University of Central Missouri is shining its Student Spotlight on Adora Mullendore, a social work major who is is looking forward to receiving her bachelor’s degree in May and continuing a successful career.
February 02, 2023
'Dancing with the Professors' Returns to UCM Feb. 19
Re-launching a program that was last celebrated on campus in 2018, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dance Club will sponsor “Dancing with the Professors 2023” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 in Hendricks Hall. This student-run fundraiser has become a fan-favorite over the years and provides an evening of ballroom and popular dance styles performed by UCM students, faculty and staff.
February 02, 2023
Moral Movement Architect Rev. Dr. William Barber II to Speak at UCM
As part of its ongoing effort to bring guest speakers to campus to discuss significant social and economic issues related to justice, health, wellness, and community strength, the University of Central Missouri will present the program, “Rev. Dr. William Barber II, We are Called to Be a Movement.” This free public presentation sponsored by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity is open to all interested individuals and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Hendricks Hall, located in the Administration Building. Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 01, 2023
Talking Mules Ranked Ninth By International Public Debate Association
As the Talking Mules speech and debate team prepares for a tournament this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by the Montgomery Cup in Great Britain later within the next three weeks, success in recent events has contributed to the University of Central Missouri team’s ninth-place ranking by the International Public Debate Association (IPDA).
February 01, 2023
Governing Board Honors Long, Approves Funding for Training Aircraft
The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors honored outgoing board member from Kansas City, Mary Long, while also authorizing funds for the purchase of training aircraft, approving two new degree programs and name changes to an undergraduate degree and minor when it met on campus on Jan. 26.
January 31, 2023
Kathy Anderson Assumes Interim Role as UCM VP for Intercollegiate Athletics
Following the recent loss of the University of Central Missouri’s top athletics administrator, UCM President Roger Best is turning to a seasoned veteran of the program, Kathy Anderson, to serve as interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
January 30, 2023
