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UCM to Host Earth Week 2018 Celebration
The Office of Sustainability and the Office of Student Activities at the University of Central Missouri will host Earth Week 2018 April 16-21 on the UCM campus. This year the university’s annual celebration of Earth Day also includes the annual Teach-In on Sustainability.
April 12, 2018UCM Hosts Gaypril Celebration April 14-26
The Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support, the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and the McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri will host the Gaypril Celebration April 14-26 on the UCM campus.
April 11, 2018Ambrose Joins ACE Convening on Freedom of Expression April 11
University of Central Missouri President Chuck Ambrose will join higher education leaders nationwide at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, April 11, to discuss elements of a strong institutional framework for freedom of expression and challenges that go with it.
April 10, 2018David and Eric Halen to Perform Together in Concert at UCM
The University of Central Missouri Department of Music will host brothers and UCM alumni David and Eric Halen in an Alumni Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, in Hart Recital Hall.
March 29, 2018Board Sets Tuition, Housing Fees During March Meeting
Part of an overall strategy to address an expected $5.4 million decline in state funding for Fiscal Year 2019, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors is putting a 2.1 percent increase in base resident undergraduate and graduate tuition on the books in preparation for the fall 2018 semester.
March 21, 2018Garver Honored with Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Education
Beginning his work at the University of Central Missouri in fall 2016, Matthew J. Garver’s tenure may be brief, but the positive impact he is having on students has contributed to his selection as recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.
March 16, 2018UCM Professor Honored with SHAPE America Joy of Effort Award
A University of Central Missouri faculty member whose professional peers have described as a “master educator,” Dennis Docheff, professor in the Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology, is being recognized with the Joy of Effort Award by SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators.
March 08, 2018UCM Celebrates the 50th Annual Children's Literature Festival
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 50th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 18-20, with more than 30 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
March 06, 2018UCM PR Program Leads Study Abroad Trip to Australia
The University of Central Missouri public relations program announces it will lead a study abroad trip to Brisbane, Australia Dec. 9 - 21 for interested UCM students and alumni.
March 01, 2018UCM in Warrensburg and Lee's Summit Conduct Tornado Drill March 6
The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg and UCM-Lee’s Summit will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. This drill is expected to last about 15 minutes and is designed to orient faculty, staff, and students in appropriate measures to take during a real tornadic event.
February 27, 2018UCM Continues Study and Discussion of the Women's Suffrage Movement
The University of Central Missouri will host the second in a series of three events in the “Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Speakers and Events Series” on Tuesday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 13.
February 27, 2018Department of Theatre Dance to Present 'Our Town' Honoring Richard Herman
The University of Central Missouri Department of Theatre and Dance will present the mainstage production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town March 7-11 in the James L. Highlander Theatre.
February 23, 2018UCM Faculty Receive Promotion, Tenure for Academic Year 2018-19
Nineteen University of Central Missouri faculty members were recently approved for promotion and tenure to associate professor, eight for promotion to professor, and one promotion to associate professor and one for tenure only. Names of these individuals and their achievements at UCM were released this week by Interim Provost-Chief Learning Officer Mike Godard.
February 13, 2018Project Safe Includes Green Dot Presentations, Violence Prevention Speaker
A student-led initiative is being launched in February to foster more communication about steps University of Central Missouri students can take to address issues related to sexual assault and other forms of power-based violence.
February 09, 2018UCM to Host Event Showcase Feb. 15
The University of Central Missouri will offer a firsthand look at the variety of services and venues available to the public at the UCM Event Showcase, planned for 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union, 511 S. Holden St.
February 08, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
