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Certified Nursing Assistant Students Earn Sought-after Certificate from UCM
Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Certified Nursing Assistant Mental Health Specialist Certificate Program were recognized Jan. 28 at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. Through this program, students earn their Missouri CNA certification and are prepared to launch a career in the high-demand healthcare field.
February 03, 2020
UCM's Project Management Professional Prep Course Helps Navy Veteran Prepare for Industry-Recognized Exam and a Bright Future
UCM’s certificate programs are designed for working adults seeking career enhancement or a new job.
January 13, 2020
Signifying a 'Gold Standard' is Met, Safety Degree from UCM Becomes GSP Qualified Academic Program
The University of Central Missouri has reached a new milestone following a recent review of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
January 10, 2020
Student Collaboration with Warrensburg Main Street Paves Way for Spring 2020 Event to Promote Community History, Economic Vitality Through Photography
Working with Warrensburg Main Street, University of Central Missouri students are putting their knowledge of event planning into practice to create opportunities to attract people to the downtown area this spring while also enhancing the ability to market the community. Thanks to a student-Main Street partnership, planning is currently underway for what is tentatively coined “Snapshots of the ‘Burg.”
December 19, 2019
Students Question About "Why Vote?' Leads to Research, Action
On their way to learning how to teach social studies to high school students, University of Central Missouri students this fall addressed the question “Why vote?” Their response led to a practical exercise in voter education and original research that may help increase other students’ participation in the voting process, particularly those who are far from home.
November 21, 2019
UCM Team's Finish Second in Federal Reserve Code-A-Thon Continues String of Top Three Successes
For the third consecutive year, a team from the University of Central Missouri placed in one of the top three positions at the annual Code-A-Thon hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
November 18, 2019
UCM Continues Historic Win Streak at Regional Criminal Justice Competition
Demonstrating why the University of Central Missouri has a national reputation for its criminal justice program, a team of CJ students has accomplished what no other team has done in the history of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) Region III Competition.
November 18, 2019
UCM Students, Faculty Share Presentation Stage at National Conference
The opportunity to present research at a professional conference is a goal for many educators, but at the University of Central Missouri, students in the School of Technology this month will share their scholarly work on a national stage.
November 05, 2019
Disaster Simulation Brings Two Academic Disciplines Together for Training
Taking lessons learned from incidents such as the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon, a collaborative disaster simulation at the University of Central Missouri this week brought together students and faculty in the Athletic Training and Crisis and Disaster Management programs.
October 25, 2019
Central Missouri Police Academy Collaborates with SFCC to Make Police Training Possible in Sedalia Area
The Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri and State Fair Community College are collaborating to provide opportunities to interested individuals in Sedalia and the surrounding area.
October 22, 2019
UCM Joins Degrees When Due, a Nationwide Completion Initiative to Strengthen the Pathway to a College Degree
The University of Central Missouri has been selected to join Degrees When Due, a national initiative of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), to help students who have some college credits complete their degrees.
October 17, 2019
UCM Advances in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, one of the most widely known sources used by prospective students to find schools that match their educational needs and goals, today announced its 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It shows advancement for the University of Central Missouri in three categories in the Midwest region while also being listed as a “Top Performer” regionally in a new category on “social mobility.”
September 12, 2019
Career Services Center Announces Fall 2019 Special Events to Connect Students, Employers
The University of Central Missouri Career Services Center, which plans and organizes special events designed to connect students with employers, has announced its fall 2019 schedule.
September 05, 2019
Major Gift Helps Meet Need for New Marching Mules Uniforms
The university wants to show its pride in this outstanding 200-member group through an investment in new band uniforms, an effort that received a financial boost recently through a $50,000 major gift from an anonymous donor along with additional university support.
August 22, 2019
UCM Board Adopts Strategic Plan as Foundation for Meeting Goals
A new strategic plan that will serve as a foundation in helping to meet institutional goals over the next three to five years was approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met on campus Aug. 14. Driven by data, the plan is the result of an information-gathering process that included input from many university internal and external constituents.
August 15, 2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Students Earn Sought-after Certificate from UCM
Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Certified Nursing Assistant Mental Health Specialist Certificate Program were recognized Jan. 28 at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. Through this program, students earn their Missouri CNA certification and are prepared to launch a career in the high-demand healthcare field.
February 03, 2020
UCM's Project Management Professional Prep Course Helps Navy Veteran Prepare for Industry-Recognized Exam and a Bright Future
UCM’s certificate programs are designed for working adults seeking career enhancement or a new job.
January 13, 2020
Signifying a 'Gold Standard' is Met, Safety Degree from UCM Becomes GSP Qualified Academic Program
The University of Central Missouri has reached a new milestone following a recent review of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
January 10, 2020
Student Collaboration with Warrensburg Main Street Paves Way for Spring 2020 Event to Promote Community History, Economic Vitality Through Photography
Working with Warrensburg Main Street, University of Central Missouri students are putting their knowledge of event planning into practice to create opportunities to attract people to the downtown area this spring while also enhancing the ability to market the community. Thanks to a student-Main Street partnership, planning is currently underway for what is tentatively coined “Snapshots of the ‘Burg.”
December 19, 2019
Students Question About "Why Vote?' Leads to Research, Action
On their way to learning how to teach social studies to high school students, University of Central Missouri students this fall addressed the question “Why vote?” Their response led to a practical exercise in voter education and original research that may help increase other students’ participation in the voting process, particularly those who are far from home.
November 21, 2019
UCM Team's Finish Second in Federal Reserve Code-A-Thon Continues String of Top Three Successes
For the third consecutive year, a team from the University of Central Missouri placed in one of the top three positions at the annual Code-A-Thon hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
November 18, 2019
UCM Continues Historic Win Streak at Regional Criminal Justice Competition
Demonstrating why the University of Central Missouri has a national reputation for its criminal justice program, a team of CJ students has accomplished what no other team has done in the history of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) Region III Competition.
November 18, 2019
UCM Students, Faculty Share Presentation Stage at National Conference
The opportunity to present research at a professional conference is a goal for many educators, but at the University of Central Missouri, students in the School of Technology this month will share their scholarly work on a national stage.
November 05, 2019
Disaster Simulation Brings Two Academic Disciplines Together for Training
Taking lessons learned from incidents such as the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon, a collaborative disaster simulation at the University of Central Missouri this week brought together students and faculty in the Athletic Training and Crisis and Disaster Management programs.
October 25, 2019
Central Missouri Police Academy Collaborates with SFCC to Make Police Training Possible in Sedalia Area
The Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri and State Fair Community College are collaborating to provide opportunities to interested individuals in Sedalia and the surrounding area.
October 22, 2019
UCM Joins Degrees When Due, a Nationwide Completion Initiative to Strengthen the Pathway to a College Degree
The University of Central Missouri has been selected to join Degrees When Due, a national initiative of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), to help students who have some college credits complete their degrees.
October 17, 2019
UCM Advances in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, one of the most widely known sources used by prospective students to find schools that match their educational needs and goals, today announced its 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It shows advancement for the University of Central Missouri in three categories in the Midwest region while also being listed as a “Top Performer” regionally in a new category on “social mobility.”
September 12, 2019
Career Services Center Announces Fall 2019 Special Events to Connect Students, Employers
The University of Central Missouri Career Services Center, which plans and organizes special events designed to connect students with employers, has announced its fall 2019 schedule.
September 05, 2019
Major Gift Helps Meet Need for New Marching Mules Uniforms
The university wants to show its pride in this outstanding 200-member group through an investment in new band uniforms, an effort that received a financial boost recently through a $50,000 major gift from an anonymous donor along with additional university support.
August 22, 2019
UCM Board Adopts Strategic Plan as Foundation for Meeting Goals
A new strategic plan that will serve as a foundation in helping to meet institutional goals over the next three to five years was approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met on campus Aug. 14. Driven by data, the plan is the result of an information-gathering process that included input from many university internal and external constituents.
August 15, 2019
