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Krystle Gremaud and Rachelle Krausen
awards, University News

UCM Employees Claim Two of Three MACADA Advising Awards

Demonstrating a strong commitment to student success, Krystle Gremaud, assistant professor and program coordinator for the Career and Technology Teacher Education program, and Rachelle Krausen, academic support advisor at the Success Advising Center, are being honored by the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) through two separate awards.

October 05, 2020
Iconic 2020
University News, events

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Iconic: An Outdoor Dance Concert

Enjoy an evening under the stars as the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents “Iconic: An Outdoor Dance Concert.” The production takes place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 10 and 11 and will be performed at the Audrey J. Walton Football Stadium to ensure the safety of all audience members and performers.

October 01, 2020
Warrensburg Main St., UCM Partnership
Warrensburg, University News, awards

Warrensburg Main Street and UCM Enjoy Award-Winning Partnership

The formal presentation of the Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. Premier Partner Award recognizing the reinvigorated relationship between the University of Central Missouri and Warrensburg Main Street, recently took place on the UCM campus.

October 01, 2020
Pre-law MOU Signing with UCM and MU
MOU, student success, University News

UCM and MU Agreement Creates Faster Pathway to Law Degree at Less Cost

Students pursuing a career in law now have a pathway to help expedite their career goal thanks to a cooperative agreement between the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri School of Law.

September 28, 2020
UCM Sign
CHST, University News, student success

ABET Accredits Six UCM Programs in College of Health, Science and Technology

ABET, an organization that sets the standard worldwide for the accreditation of programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology, has approved accreditation for six university of Central Missouri academic programs. All of these programs are housed in the College of Health, Science and Technology.

September 22, 2020
Andi Dieckman
University News, college of education, facstaff

UCM College of Education Announces Dieckman's Appointment as Director and Certification Officer

For over a decade, Andrea (Andi) Dieckman has been a part of UCM as both an undergraduate and graduate student, a staff member for units across campus, and an adjunct instructor for three of the university’s four colleges. Her experiences as student, staff, and faculty have prepared her well for her appointment as Director and Certification Officer of the Office of Clinical Services and Certification in the College of Education.

September 22, 2020
MO State Flag
University News, KMOS-TV, events

KMOS-TV to Broadcast Governor's Forum Live on Sept. 25

KMOS-TV will broadcast the Sept. 25 Governor’s Forum scheduled to include all four candidates: Gov. Mike Parson, R; State Auditor Nicole Galloway, D; Libertarian nominee Rik Combs; and Green Party nominee Jerome Bauer.

September 21, 2020
Mike Parson and Kelly
facstaff, awards, University News

Missouri Legislators Honor "Tough as Nails" Champion Kelly Murphy

Murphy, who serves as director of Military and Veterans Services at UCM, was invited to the capitol on Sept. 16, an event that was coordinated by Representative Dan Houx, R-District 54.

September 18, 2020
UCM Admin Building
University News, Rankings, awards

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UCM #16 Among Top Midwest Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report, a widely known source used by prospective students to find schools that match their educational needs and goals, has announced its 2021 Best Colleges rankings. While the university maintained its Midwest regional spot at #16 as a Top Public School and #50 among the Best Colleges for Veterans, it moved up two spaces from last year to #76 among Best Regional Universities in the Midwest, and was named #64 among Best Value Schools.

September 18, 2020
Patriot Day 2020
events, University News

2020 Patriot Day Ceremony Recalls the Tragic Events of 9/11 That Forever Changed Lives

While terrorist acts that occurred Sept. 11, 2001 on American soil still live vividly in the minds of many United States citizens, whose lives were forever altered on that date, a younger generation that includes college students may one day look at 2020 as a year that changed their lives. That message was part of a speech by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gareth Young, who presented the Patriot Day remarks in Hendricks Hall.

September 15, 2020
UCM Admin Building
student success, University News, awards, Rankings

Princeton Review Recognizes UCM Among 'Best in the Midwest' Institutions

In a salute to institutions of higher education it considers “academically outstanding and well worth consideration” for students in search of a degree, The Princeton Review has named the University of Central Missouri one of the “Best in the Midwest” colleges and universities.

September 11, 2020
UCM Campus Cupboard Volunteers
student success, Culture Of Service, University News

UCM's Campus Cupboard Continues to Be a Success

Since its inception in late 2013, the University of Central Missouri Campus Cupboard has successfully helped students, faculty and staff with nutritional and other basic supply needs. The importance of such efforts today continues to grow among the challenges of the pandemic.

September 10, 2020
SEKEB Digital Meeting
University News, UCM-LS, MIC

UCM Develops Partnership with South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc for Education and Workforce Development

Local businesses and organizations have an opportunity to help this innovative collaboration seek solutions to technology, education and other worldwide challenges.

September 10, 2020
UCM Graduate
University News, Rankings, student success, awards

UCM Nationally Recognized for Low Student Debt Among Graduates

Striving to make education affordable and accessible, the University of Central Missouri has been recognized by the student finance bureau LendEDU for having one of the lowest national debt numbers for 2019 graduates.

September 08, 2020
Virtual Reality Headset
MIC, University News, UCM Lee's Summit

UCM to Launch Mixed Reality Studio at Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee's Summit

The University of Central Missouri is launching the Mixed Reality Studio, part of its Gigabit Lab, during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November. The studio aims to advance state-of-the-art technology in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) by developing new applications and educating the next generation of researchers, developers, entrepreneurs and technologists while collaborating with industry.

September 08, 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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