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KDP Campus Cupboard Donation
Campus Cupboard, University News, MuleStrong

Kappa Delta Pi T-shirt Sales Provide Funds for Campus Cupboard

Responding to a need in the University of Central Missouri community, members of Kappa Delta Pi education honor society recently provided a $300 donation to the Campus Cupboard to purchase food items for UCM students and employees who face financial hardships.

January 27, 2021
Brett Greufe
awards, University News

UCM Criminal Justice Student Recognized in Regional Poster Competition

In an event that showcases quality student research, Brett Greufe, a University of Central Missouri junior criminal justice major from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was recently awarded second place in the upper division for a virtual poster he created in competition with students from five universities.

January 26, 2021
UCM ROTC Patch
University News, awards, milvet, rotc

UCM ROTC Earns Three Top-three Regional Awards

A focus on excellence has contributed to a successful Army ROTC program at the University of Central Missouri, recently evident by the Fighting Mules Battalion earning top-three honors in three award categories among battalions across a nine-state region.

January 25, 2021
Professional Clothing Studio
career services, University News

Professional Clothing Studio Helps UCM Students Dress for Success

Helping students to look their best in a highly competitive job market, the University of Central Missouri Career Services Center has announced the opening of the Professional Clothing Studio, a free service that provides UCM students the opportunity to select professional and business casual clothing appropriate for job fairs, interviews, internships, networking, and class presentations.

January 21, 2021
American Portrait on PBS
KMOS-TV, University News

KMOS-TV to Air Locally Produced Special Highlighting Life in America and Central Missouri

At 9 p.m. CST Jan. 26, KMOS-TV, in cooperation with PBS, will premiere “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special.” This half-hour documentary special will showcase inspiring stories about individuals living with disabilities from across central Missouri as part of the national crowdsourced storytelling project PBS American Portrait, the signature content initiative of PBS’s 50th anniversary.

January 15, 2021
Mixed Reality Gigabit Lab
UCM-LS, University News, MIC

UCM to Offer New Virtual Course Focusing on Augmented and Virtual Reality

The University of Central Missouri will launch a new course focusing on the emerging technologies of augmented and virtual reality this spring. The class, Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality, is designed for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers, corporate trainers, instructional designers and post-secondary educators.

January 15, 2021
UCM Theatre Performance
awards, University News

UCM Theatre and Dance Productions, 'Tilikum' and 'Iconic,' Invited to 2021 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

An honor rarely granted was bestowed upon University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance when the Kennedy Center American College Festival Region V invited two of the university’s fall 2020 productions to be virtually presented at the 2021 regional festival. This virtual festival takes place Jan. 16-24.

January 14, 2021
Old Main Building
events, University News, ucm150

Special Events Help UCM Celebrate 150 Years of Education for Service

With the theme, “150 Years of Education for Service,” the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s rich heritage of educating students through a number of special events that begin this semester.

January 14, 2021
Justin Cobb and Ann McCoy, Ph.D.
awards, University News

UCM Associate Dean of Education, SGA President Receive Learning to a Greater Degree Awards for Fall 2020 Semester

The University of Central Missouri honored Ann McCoy, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Education, and Justin Cobb, a senior political science major from Taos, Missouri, as recipients of Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Awards during the Board of Governors’ meeting in December.

January 13, 2021
MIC Kenya Conference
University News, MIC, UCM-LS

International MOU Signing Celebrates Partnership Involving UCM and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc

Representatives from the University of Central Missouri and the Government of Makueni County-Kenya, a member of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc and Global Classroom Exchange celebrated a unique international partnership at a Jan. 8 virtual event.

January 12, 2021
KMOS Making Shoot
KMOS-TV, awards, University News

KMOS-TV's "Making," Honored With Regional Emmy Award

“Making,” the six-part series hosted by Matt Burchett, was recently recognized with a Regional Emmy® Award presented by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the 44th Annual Mid-America Emmy® Awards Ceremony conducted online.

January 11, 2021
Gov. Mike Parson
University News

Governor Parson Releases Funds Mostly Aiding Deferred Maintenance at UCM

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the release of $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement programs for Higher Education Institutions, which include the University of Central Missouri.

January 07, 2021
Marching Mules 2020
University News, Marching Mules

Members of Marching Mules Join Virtual Performance of Largest Intercollegiate Marching Band

While collegiate marching band performances were limited during the fall due to the pandemic, five members of the University of Central Missouri’s Marching Mules have a rare opportunity to perform for a national audience in a virtual presentation with hundreds of college and university students.

January 06, 2021
MLK March
University News, events

UCM Community Lends Helping Hand to Honor MLK's Legacy

With the theme, “Giving a Helping Hand to Achieve the Dream,” the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored by the University of Central Missouri in January 2021 through service and volunteer efforts that include faculty, staff, student and community participation.

January 05, 2021
Vaccine syringe
MuleStrong, University News

UCM Provides Ultra-Cold Storage for Vaccine to Slow Spread of COVID-19

The University of Central Missouri and its faculty members in the College of Health Science and Technology are paying it forward to serve Johnson County residents by making ultra-cold storage available to house COVID-19 vaccines.

December 18, 2020
Dr. Best Instagram Story
ucmblog

Dr. Best Answers Your Questions via Instagram During #UCMKnowsBest Q&A

On Aug. 17, 2018, University of Central Missouri Interim President Dr. Roger Best answered questions from the campus community via Twitter and Instagram. Watch him respond to questions from our Q&A.

August 20, 2018
Handshake
ucmblog

5 Reasons Every Mule and Jennie Should Be Using Handshake

UCM’s Career Services office automatically provides all current students & alumni with Handshake, giving you the advantage over similar network-driven career websites. Here are the top 5 reasons you should be checking out Handshake regularly.

August 07, 2018
UCM Mule Statue
ucmblog

Top 10 Locations to Take Graduation Photos at UCM

The school year is nearing its end, and it's almost time for what you've been working toward: graduation. Before you say your goodbyes, you might want to take a few pictures to commemorate your time at UCM. There are a lot of beautiful backdrops on campus, and we've compiled a list for you of the top 10 places to take graduation photos on campus. So grab your cap and gown and let's go!

April 24, 2018
Chris Lang
ucmblog

Freshman Orientation Registration is Easy With This Video Tutorial

Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.

March 01, 2018
New Year's Resolutions
ucmblog

5 New Year's Resolutions that UCM Makes Easy

As you return from the holiday break feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new semester, it’s good to have goals for what you’d like to accomplish. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to, but here are a few that we can help you accomplish.

January 03, 2018
Winter Break
ucmblog

10 Things To Do Over College Winter Break

You’ve worked hard all semester. You’ve turned in your last assignment and taken your last final. It’s finally here: winter break. You’re stress-free and feeling relaxed, except now you’re...bored!? Well, before your mom starts handing you chores to do, here are a few ideas to keep you entertained:

December 22, 2017

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