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2020 Student Employee of the Year Finalists
University News, awards

Three UCM Students Honored Through Student Employee of the Year Awards

Dedication to a job well done paid off in the form of monetary awards ranging from $100 to $500 for three University of Central Missouri students who were the top finalists for Student Employee of the Year honors.

April 16, 2020
Randall Langston, Ph.D.
University News, facstaff

Experienced Educator Selected to Fill UCM's Lead Enrollment Management Role

A veteran college administrator who has contributed to a string of record enrollments at the Texas institution he currently serves, Randall Langston, Ph.D., has been tapped to lead the University of Central Missouri’s student recruitment efforts. He begins his new role as Executive Vice Provost for Enrollment Management on May 15.

April 16, 2020
Dawna Butterfield
awards, University News, facstaff

Butterfield Recognized with UCM's Highest Faculty Honor, the Byler Award

Dawna Lisa (Buchanan) Butterfield, a University of Central Missouri faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement over a long, sustained period of time, is being recognized for her hard work and dedication to UCM and its students. The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs announces her selection for the 2020 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.

April 15, 2020
Dan Jensen, Ed.D.
University News, awards

Jensen Honored Through Governor's Award for Excellence in Education

Described by colleagues as a caring teacher, mentor and coach who strives to provide his students with real-world experience, Dan Jensen, Ed.D., is the University of Central Missouri’s 2020 recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

April 13, 2020
Georgi Popov, Ph.D.
University News, awards

Popov Honored as American Industrial Hygiene Association Fellow

In recognition of his efforts to improve workers’ health and safety and to advance the practice of industrial hygiene, University of Central Missouri faculty member Georgi Popov, Ph.D., is being recognized as a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

April 13, 2020
CADD Ear Guards
University News, CHST

UCM Students Producing Ear Guards to Bring Comfort to Healthcare Professionals, Others Who Wear Protective Gear

Two University of Central Missouri students have found an innovative way to provide relief for healthcare professionals who experience discomfort from extended use of protective masks.

April 07, 2020
Nikki Freeman
awards, University News

National Forensics Association Honors Freeman for Exemplary Service

A faculty member who has been a cheerleader for her students’ success at the University of Central Missouri has been honored by an organization that advances the forensics teaching profession. Nicole “Nikki” Freeman has received the National Forensics Association’s Eddie Myers Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Service.

April 06, 2020
In This Together
University News, student success, Alumni Foundation, MuleNation

MuleNation, UCM Community 'In This Together' to Aid Struggling Students

Expressing a strong desire to help students through the challenges posed by this health crisis, the MuleNation network of engaged alumni and friends has reached out to the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation to partner in raising funds to provide much-needed assistance.

April 06, 2020
PBS Kids
KMOS-TV, University News

KMOS-TV to Provide Broadcast Schedule of Programs for Home-bound Students

Taking advantage of its catalog of general education programming, the KMOS-TV has modified its weekday broadcast schedule to include three hours of programs daily to assist students and their families while schools are closed during the current health emergency.

April 02, 2020
Safety Class
Rankings, awards, University News

UCM's Online Emergency Management Options Rank High for Affordability

A website many individuals turn to for information to help them make choices about their higher education, Affordable Schools (AS), has ranked the University of Central Missouri among 20 Best Affordable Online Emergency Management Programs.

April 01, 2020
KMOS-TV
Board of Governors, University News, KMOS-TV

Board of Governors Authorizes New Broadcast Transmitter Purchase

In a meeting by telephone March 26, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved the purchase of a new broadcast transmitter for UCM’s public television station, KMOS-TV, and authorized an agreement for on-call kitchen replacement and maintenance repair services.

March 31, 2020
Online Learning
student success, University News

University of Central Missouri Offering Free Online Creativity and Innovation Courses

The University of Central Missouri is joining forces with MindEdge to offer three free online courses focusing on creativity and innovation. The free classes are provided to help individuals during this time of global pandemic and social distancing.

March 30, 2020
Campus Cupboard Volunteers
Culture Of Service, University News

Campus Cupboard Sets New Hours to Help Individuals in Need

The change in schedule is taking place to help ensure a vital need is met while also following procedures that will contribute to a safe and healthy environment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 30, 2020
Meryl Lin McKean
KMOS-TV, University News

UCM Alumna Meryl Lin McKean Hosts Live Call-in Show on COVID-19

Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning March 26, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, will present a series of live call-in panel discussions covering the current health crisis.

March 25, 2020
Michael Quimby and Eleanor Shockey
CAHSS, Alumni Foundation, University News

Quimby Honors Music Professor Through Pipe Organ Restoration Project

Showing his appreciation for a former music teacher whose positive impact was never forgotten, Warrensburg resident Michael Quimby is honoring the memory of Professor Eleanor Shockey by restoring the pipe organ she once played at the University of Central Missouri.

March 24, 2020
2020 Student Employee of the Year Finalists
University News, awards

Three UCM Students Honored Through Student Employee of the Year Awards

Dedication to a job well done paid off in the form of monetary awards ranging from $100 to $500 for three University of Central Missouri students who were the top finalists for Student Employee of the Year honors.

April 16, 2020
Randall Langston, Ph.D.
University News, facstaff

Experienced Educator Selected to Fill UCM's Lead Enrollment Management Role

A veteran college administrator who has contributed to a string of record enrollments at the Texas institution he currently serves, Randall Langston, Ph.D., has been tapped to lead the University of Central Missouri’s student recruitment efforts. He begins his new role as Executive Vice Provost for Enrollment Management on May 15.

April 16, 2020
Dawna Butterfield
awards, University News, facstaff

Butterfield Recognized with UCM's Highest Faculty Honor, the Byler Award

Dawna Lisa (Buchanan) Butterfield, a University of Central Missouri faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement over a long, sustained period of time, is being recognized for her hard work and dedication to UCM and its students. The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs announces her selection for the 2020 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.

April 15, 2020
Dan Jensen, Ed.D.
University News, awards

Jensen Honored Through Governor's Award for Excellence in Education

Described by colleagues as a caring teacher, mentor and coach who strives to provide his students with real-world experience, Dan Jensen, Ed.D., is the University of Central Missouri’s 2020 recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

April 13, 2020
Georgi Popov, Ph.D.
University News, awards

Popov Honored as American Industrial Hygiene Association Fellow

In recognition of his efforts to improve workers’ health and safety and to advance the practice of industrial hygiene, University of Central Missouri faculty member Georgi Popov, Ph.D., is being recognized as a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

April 13, 2020
CADD Ear Guards
University News, CHST

UCM Students Producing Ear Guards to Bring Comfort to Healthcare Professionals, Others Who Wear Protective Gear

Two University of Central Missouri students have found an innovative way to provide relief for healthcare professionals who experience discomfort from extended use of protective masks.

April 07, 2020
Nikki Freeman
awards, University News

National Forensics Association Honors Freeman for Exemplary Service

A faculty member who has been a cheerleader for her students’ success at the University of Central Missouri has been honored by an organization that advances the forensics teaching profession. Nicole “Nikki” Freeman has received the National Forensics Association’s Eddie Myers Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Service.

April 06, 2020
In This Together
University News, student success, Alumni Foundation, MuleNation

MuleNation, UCM Community 'In This Together' to Aid Struggling Students

Expressing a strong desire to help students through the challenges posed by this health crisis, the MuleNation network of engaged alumni and friends has reached out to the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation to partner in raising funds to provide much-needed assistance.

April 06, 2020
PBS Kids
KMOS-TV, University News

KMOS-TV to Provide Broadcast Schedule of Programs for Home-bound Students

Taking advantage of its catalog of general education programming, the KMOS-TV has modified its weekday broadcast schedule to include three hours of programs daily to assist students and their families while schools are closed during the current health emergency.

April 02, 2020
Safety Class
Rankings, awards, University News

UCM's Online Emergency Management Options Rank High for Affordability

A website many individuals turn to for information to help them make choices about their higher education, Affordable Schools (AS), has ranked the University of Central Missouri among 20 Best Affordable Online Emergency Management Programs.

April 01, 2020
KMOS-TV
Board of Governors, University News, KMOS-TV

Board of Governors Authorizes New Broadcast Transmitter Purchase

In a meeting by telephone March 26, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved the purchase of a new broadcast transmitter for UCM’s public television station, KMOS-TV, and authorized an agreement for on-call kitchen replacement and maintenance repair services.

March 31, 2020
Online Learning
student success, University News

University of Central Missouri Offering Free Online Creativity and Innovation Courses

The University of Central Missouri is joining forces with MindEdge to offer three free online courses focusing on creativity and innovation. The free classes are provided to help individuals during this time of global pandemic and social distancing.

March 30, 2020
Campus Cupboard Volunteers
Culture Of Service, University News

Campus Cupboard Sets New Hours to Help Individuals in Need

The change in schedule is taking place to help ensure a vital need is met while also following procedures that will contribute to a safe and healthy environment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 30, 2020
Meryl Lin McKean
KMOS-TV, University News

UCM Alumna Meryl Lin McKean Hosts Live Call-in Show on COVID-19

Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning March 26, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, will present a series of live call-in panel discussions covering the current health crisis.

March 25, 2020
Michael Quimby and Eleanor Shockey
CAHSS, Alumni Foundation, University News

Quimby Honors Music Professor Through Pipe Organ Restoration Project

Showing his appreciation for a former music teacher whose positive impact was never forgotten, Warrensburg resident Michael Quimby is honoring the memory of Professor Eleanor Shockey by restoring the pipe organ she once played at the University of Central Missouri.

March 24, 2020

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