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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Music Highlight President's Lawn Concert
Members of the University of Central Missouri campus and interested community members are invited to join President Chuck Ambrose for an evening of music and ice cream during the 2018 President’s Lawn Concert Monday, July 30, at Selmo Park.
July 19, 2018
UCM Board Appoints Best as Interim University President
The University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors is turning to an experienced academic and administrative leader on campus to serve as the university’s interim president.
July 03, 2018
UCM Higher Education Leader, Innovator Ambrose Accepts KnowledgeWorks Position
After providing leadership for the University of Central Missouri and serving as a strong proponent for opportunities to help all Missouri students succeed, UCM President Charles “Chuck” Ambrose today announced that he will be leaving his university position.
June 29, 2018Bliss Receives UCM's J.P. Mees Award
Dr. Gerianne Bliss, M.D., director of the University Health Center at the University of Central Missouri, was named the 2018 recipient of the J. P. Mees Award during the annual Staff Appreciation breakfast May 9.
May 15, 2018Clements Receives UCM Outstanding Staff Award
Rachel Clements, Warrensburg, office professional in the Department of Middle, Secondary and Adult Education at the University of Central Missouri, received the Outstanding Staff Award at the annual UCM Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 9.
May 10, 2018UCM in Warrensburg and Lee's Summit Conduct Tornado Drill March 6
The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg and UCM-Lee’s Summit will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. This drill is expected to last about 15 minutes and is designed to orient faculty, staff, and students in appropriate measures to take during a real tornadic event.
February 27, 2018Department of Theatre Dance to Present 'Our Town' Honoring Richard Herman
The University of Central Missouri Department of Theatre and Dance will present the mainstage production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town March 7-11 in the James L. Highlander Theatre.
February 23, 2018UCM Faculty Receive Promotion, Tenure for Academic Year 2018-19
Nineteen University of Central Missouri faculty members were recently approved for promotion and tenure to associate professor, eight for promotion to professor, and one promotion to associate professor and one for tenure only. Names of these individuals and their achievements at UCM were released this week by Interim Provost-Chief Learning Officer Mike Godard.
February 13, 2018Project Safe Includes Green Dot Presentations, Violence Prevention Speaker
A student-led initiative is being launched in February to foster more communication about steps University of Central Missouri students can take to address issues related to sexual assault and other forms of power-based violence.
February 09, 2018UCM to Host Event Showcase Feb. 15
The University of Central Missouri will offer a firsthand look at the variety of services and venues available to the public at the UCM Event Showcase, planned for 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union, 511 S. Holden St.
February 08, 2018Governor's FY19 Budget Recommendations Include 7.72 Percent Reduction in Funding for Public Universities
In a press conference Monday, Jan. 22, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced his Fiscal Year 2019 budget recommendations calling for across-the-board cuts of 7.72 in gross appropriations for post-secondary education. His recommendation was part of a total reduction for higher education of $62.8 million.
January 22, 2018Providing Experience, Continuity, Goos Assumes Interim Enrollment Management Role
While Mike Godard prepares to assume his interim assignment as provost – chief learning officer at the University of Central Missouri, his position as vice provost for enrollment management also is being filled on an interim basis to provide experience, continuity in this important university area.
December 08, 2017Board Approves Re-Assignment of Individuals in Two Key Leadership Roles
In its closed session Friday, Nov. 17, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved two personnel actions that involve changes in duties for two key university administrators. These are strategic appointments designed to provide continuity as one administrator prepares to begin a new position elsewhere, while also helping the university through current and future budget planning amidst many funding challenges.
November 20, 2017
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Music Highlight President's Lawn Concert
Members of the University of Central Missouri campus and interested community members are invited to join President Chuck Ambrose for an evening of music and ice cream during the 2018 President’s Lawn Concert Monday, July 30, at Selmo Park.
July 19, 2018
UCM Board Appoints Best as Interim University President
The University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors is turning to an experienced academic and administrative leader on campus to serve as the university’s interim president.
July 03, 2018
UCM Higher Education Leader, Innovator Ambrose Accepts KnowledgeWorks Position
After providing leadership for the University of Central Missouri and serving as a strong proponent for opportunities to help all Missouri students succeed, UCM President Charles “Chuck” Ambrose today announced that he will be leaving his university position.
June 29, 2018Bliss Receives UCM's J.P. Mees Award
Dr. Gerianne Bliss, M.D., director of the University Health Center at the University of Central Missouri, was named the 2018 recipient of the J. P. Mees Award during the annual Staff Appreciation breakfast May 9.
May 15, 2018Clements Receives UCM Outstanding Staff Award
Rachel Clements, Warrensburg, office professional in the Department of Middle, Secondary and Adult Education at the University of Central Missouri, received the Outstanding Staff Award at the annual UCM Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 9.
May 10, 2018UCM in Warrensburg and Lee's Summit Conduct Tornado Drill March 6
The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg and UCM-Lee’s Summit will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. This drill is expected to last about 15 minutes and is designed to orient faculty, staff, and students in appropriate measures to take during a real tornadic event.
February 27, 2018Department of Theatre Dance to Present 'Our Town' Honoring Richard Herman
The University of Central Missouri Department of Theatre and Dance will present the mainstage production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town March 7-11 in the James L. Highlander Theatre.
February 23, 2018UCM Faculty Receive Promotion, Tenure for Academic Year 2018-19
Nineteen University of Central Missouri faculty members were recently approved for promotion and tenure to associate professor, eight for promotion to professor, and one promotion to associate professor and one for tenure only. Names of these individuals and their achievements at UCM were released this week by Interim Provost-Chief Learning Officer Mike Godard.
February 13, 2018Project Safe Includes Green Dot Presentations, Violence Prevention Speaker
A student-led initiative is being launched in February to foster more communication about steps University of Central Missouri students can take to address issues related to sexual assault and other forms of power-based violence.
February 09, 2018UCM to Host Event Showcase Feb. 15
The University of Central Missouri will offer a firsthand look at the variety of services and venues available to the public at the UCM Event Showcase, planned for 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union, 511 S. Holden St.
February 08, 2018Governor's FY19 Budget Recommendations Include 7.72 Percent Reduction in Funding for Public Universities
In a press conference Monday, Jan. 22, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced his Fiscal Year 2019 budget recommendations calling for across-the-board cuts of 7.72 in gross appropriations for post-secondary education. His recommendation was part of a total reduction for higher education of $62.8 million.
January 22, 2018Providing Experience, Continuity, Goos Assumes Interim Enrollment Management Role
While Mike Godard prepares to assume his interim assignment as provost – chief learning officer at the University of Central Missouri, his position as vice provost for enrollment management also is being filled on an interim basis to provide experience, continuity in this important university area.
December 08, 2017Board Approves Re-Assignment of Individuals in Two Key Leadership Roles
In its closed session Friday, Nov. 17, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved two personnel actions that involve changes in duties for two key university administrators. These are strategic appointments designed to provide continuity as one administrator prepares to begin a new position elsewhere, while also helping the university through current and future budget planning amidst many funding challenges.
November 20, 2017
