At the University of Central Missouri, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The UCM News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.
Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways UCM is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
Education leaders that include presidents and chancellors at the largest institutions in the state are coming to the University of Central Missouri this week to join President Chuck Ambrose for the production of the premier episode of “Inside Education.”
January 10, 2018Helping to meet a growing need in a high-tech field, the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has approved the University of Central Missouri’s new Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree. The CBHE’s decision enables UCM to achieve a new academic milestone in the delivery of high-impact degree programs.
December 18, 2017The Innovation Track concept that the University of Central Missouri created to enable high school students to earn up to 30 hours of college credit is being extended to the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District to provide expanded degree completion opportunities in cooperation with Metropolitan Community College – Longview.
December 15, 2017
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