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University News, Rankings

Online Masters in Physical Education Recognized for High Return on Investment

Online U has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Science in Physical Education fourth in the nation and first in the state for the highest return on investment (ROI).

May 18, 2021
Educational Technology
Rankings, University News

Educational Technology at UCM Ranked Number One Nationally

Intelligent.com has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Science in Educational Technology as number one nationwide. The ranking comes at an imperative time for educational technology as many schools have begun to implement new technologies and more advanced ways to teach, especially in a year of pandemic.

May 17, 2021
Business Handshake
UCM-LS, University News

May 25 Professional Training and Education Open House to Feature One-on-one Sessions with Workforce Expert

Sign up for a one-on-one session with a workforce expert at the University of Central Missouri’s Professional Training and Education Open House, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25 in a friendly Zoom environment.

May 13, 2021
CADD Architecture Design
UCM-LS, University News

UCM Offers Online Summer 3D CADD Course for Teens

Students interested in exploring careers in applied architectural or mechanical engineering 3D CADD have the opportunity to learn valuable technical and creative skills in an online summer course, offered by the University of Central Missouri’s Design and Drafting Program.

May 13, 2021
University of Central Missouri Administration Building
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Plans to Transition from Charter School Sponsorship By June 2022

After becoming one of the state’s pioneering higher education institutions in the sponsorship of charter schools, the University of Central Missouri has announced its role as charter school sponsor will be coming to an end effective by June 30, 2022. While taking this step, UCM will continue to work with all seven charter schools that it currently sponsors as they transition to new sponsors.

May 13, 2021
Jacqueline Carter and Dr. Matthew Garver
University News, awards, facstaff

Carter, Garver Honored with Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards for 2021

Recognizing the important role faculty and staff members have in keeping students on the right path to graduation, two University of Central Missouri employees have been recognized as recipients of Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards.

May 12, 2021
Math Education
student success, University News

UCM, UMKC Enter Dual Degree Program Focused on Mathematics, Engineering

Recognizing the value of a strong mathematics background in pursuit of highly technical careers, the University of Central Missouri School of Computer Science and Mathematics and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering have established a new dual degree program that is expected to give students a competitive edge in the job market.

May 07, 2021
ACM SIGCHI 2021
student success, awards, facstaff, University News

UCM Assistant Professor, Student Achieve Prestigious CHI Award

Haque and Setty will present their research May 11-12 at the CHI 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The conference, which involves participants from all over the globe, is planned for May 8-13.

May 06, 2021
University of Central Missouri
University News, awards, student success

Three UCM Students Named Semifinalists for Fulbright Award

Demonstrating the University of Central Missouri’s commitment to providing opportunities for individuals to gain a worldly perspective, three students have been named semifinalists in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.

May 05, 2021
KCACTF Region 5
awards, University News, Department of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.

May 04, 2021
UCM Diploma
events, University News, commencement

Graduates of UCM's 150-year Class Honored During Commencement May 7-9

As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Spring 2021 Commencement exercises the weekend of May 7-9 are a new milestone in the life of the university as well as its many new graduates. A total of 1,940 undergraduate and graduate students who are completing their degrees this spring or by this summer are eligible to participate in ceremonies that take place in the Multipurpose Building.

April 30, 2021
KC Scholars
student success, University News

New UCM Scholarship for KC Scholars Helps Students Realize Education Dreams

Fulfilling a vision by Kansas City entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Kauffman, KC Scholars is transforming students’ lives through renewable financial assistance/scholarships for college, college savings programs, and support services to help them successfully attain a post-secondary degree or credential.

April 30, 2021
Library Sciences
University News, Rankings

Online Master's in Library Science and Information Services at UCM Nationally Ranked

Intelligent.com has ranked the Master of Science in Library Science and Information Services at the University of Central Missouri as second in the nation among other Masters in Library Science degree programs.

April 28, 2021
LAE-GED Awards 2021
awards, University News

UCM's LAE-GED American Criminal Justice Association Chapter Captures 19th Consecutive Regional Sweepstakes Trophy

The University of Central Missouri Lambda Alpha Epsilon – Gamma Delta (LAE-GED) Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) continued its domination over teams from other colleges and universities by capturing the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Spring 2021 ACJA/LAE Region III Virtual Conference.

April 26, 2021
Olivia Waddell and Zachary Racy, 2021 Charno Award Winners
University News, awards, student success

Racy, Waddell Receive Top Honor for UCM Graduating Seniors

Zachary Racy, Riverside, Missouri, and Olivia Waddell, Olathe, Kansas, have been named recipients of Charno Awards, the highest honor presented to University of Central Missouri graduating seniors, and will be honored during spring commencement exercises May 7-9.

April 22, 2021
Treadmill Exercise Data
University News, Rankings

Online Masters in Physical Education Recognized for High Return on Investment

Online U has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Science in Physical Education fourth in the nation and first in the state for the highest return on investment (ROI).

May 18, 2021
Educational Technology
Rankings, University News

Educational Technology at UCM Ranked Number One Nationally

Intelligent.com has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Science in Educational Technology as number one nationwide. The ranking comes at an imperative time for educational technology as many schools have begun to implement new technologies and more advanced ways to teach, especially in a year of pandemic.

May 17, 2021
Business Handshake
UCM-LS, University News

May 25 Professional Training and Education Open House to Feature One-on-one Sessions with Workforce Expert

Sign up for a one-on-one session with a workforce expert at the University of Central Missouri’s Professional Training and Education Open House, scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. May 25 in a friendly Zoom environment.

May 13, 2021
CADD Architecture Design
UCM-LS, University News

UCM Offers Online Summer 3D CADD Course for Teens

Students interested in exploring careers in applied architectural or mechanical engineering 3D CADD have the opportunity to learn valuable technical and creative skills in an online summer course, offered by the University of Central Missouri’s Design and Drafting Program.

May 13, 2021
University of Central Missouri Administration Building
University News, Board of Governors

UCM Plans to Transition from Charter School Sponsorship By June 2022

After becoming one of the state’s pioneering higher education institutions in the sponsorship of charter schools, the University of Central Missouri has announced its role as charter school sponsor will be coming to an end effective by June 30, 2022. While taking this step, UCM will continue to work with all seven charter schools that it currently sponsors as they transition to new sponsors.

May 13, 2021
Jacqueline Carter and Dr. Matthew Garver
University News, awards, facstaff

Carter, Garver Honored with Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards for 2021

Recognizing the important role faculty and staff members have in keeping students on the right path to graduation, two University of Central Missouri employees have been recognized as recipients of Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards.

May 12, 2021
Math Education
student success, University News

UCM, UMKC Enter Dual Degree Program Focused on Mathematics, Engineering

Recognizing the value of a strong mathematics background in pursuit of highly technical careers, the University of Central Missouri School of Computer Science and Mathematics and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering have established a new dual degree program that is expected to give students a competitive edge in the job market.

May 07, 2021
ACM SIGCHI 2021
student success, awards, facstaff, University News

UCM Assistant Professor, Student Achieve Prestigious CHI Award

Haque and Setty will present their research May 11-12 at the CHI 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The conference, which involves participants from all over the globe, is planned for May 8-13.

May 06, 2021
University of Central Missouri
University News, awards, student success

Three UCM Students Named Semifinalists for Fulbright Award

Demonstrating the University of Central Missouri’s commitment to providing opportunities for individuals to gain a worldly perspective, three students have been named semifinalists in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.

May 05, 2021
KCACTF Region 5
awards, University News, Department of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.

May 04, 2021
UCM Diploma
events, University News, commencement

Graduates of UCM's 150-year Class Honored During Commencement May 7-9

As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Spring 2021 Commencement exercises the weekend of May 7-9 are a new milestone in the life of the university as well as its many new graduates. A total of 1,940 undergraduate and graduate students who are completing their degrees this spring or by this summer are eligible to participate in ceremonies that take place in the Multipurpose Building.

April 30, 2021
KC Scholars
student success, University News

New UCM Scholarship for KC Scholars Helps Students Realize Education Dreams

Fulfilling a vision by Kansas City entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Kauffman, KC Scholars is transforming students’ lives through renewable financial assistance/scholarships for college, college savings programs, and support services to help them successfully attain a post-secondary degree or credential.

April 30, 2021
Library Sciences
University News, Rankings

Online Master's in Library Science and Information Services at UCM Nationally Ranked

Intelligent.com has ranked the Master of Science in Library Science and Information Services at the University of Central Missouri as second in the nation among other Masters in Library Science degree programs.

April 28, 2021
LAE-GED Awards 2021
awards, University News

UCM's LAE-GED American Criminal Justice Association Chapter Captures 19th Consecutive Regional Sweepstakes Trophy

The University of Central Missouri Lambda Alpha Epsilon – Gamma Delta (LAE-GED) Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) continued its domination over teams from other colleges and universities by capturing the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Spring 2021 ACJA/LAE Region III Virtual Conference.

April 26, 2021
Olivia Waddell and Zachary Racy, 2021 Charno Award Winners
University News, awards, student success

Racy, Waddell Receive Top Honor for UCM Graduating Seniors

Zachary Racy, Riverside, Missouri, and Olivia Waddell, Olathe, Kansas, have been named recipients of Charno Awards, the highest honor presented to University of Central Missouri graduating seniors, and will be honored during spring commencement exercises May 7-9.

April 22, 2021

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