Beth Tankersley-Bankhead, director of postsecondary initiatives for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, has been named the keynote speaker for the University of Central Missouri’s 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner, planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in the Elliott Union ballroom.
December 21, 2016Results of a national survey have contributed to a No. 3 ranking among large public universities and a 2017 Top 10 Gold-level Military Friendly School Award by an organization many military members and veterans turn to when considering choices for a higher education.
December 16, 2016Enrollment in the spring class of the Central Missouri Police Academy at the University of Central Missouri remains open, with several seats still available on a first come, first served basis.
December 15, 2016Enrollment in the spring class of the Central Missouri Police Academy at the University of Central Missouri remains open, with several seats still available on a first come, first served basis.
December 15, 2016The University of Central Missouri will be the hub of activity Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, as 2016 Fall Commencement exercises get underway in the Multipurpose Building.
December 02, 2016Honoring the legacy of a University of Central Missouri alumnus whose life was tragically cut short, the Blaine Whitworth Go Big or Go Home Foundation has provided a financial gift to help a student in need.
December 02, 2016A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the second place Gold Award in Marketing Presentation at the 2016 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 18, at UCM.
November 30, 2016Amy Kiger, director of Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention (VSAP) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), will travel to Auburn, Ala., next week to serve as a facilitator for the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS)’s Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigation and Adjudication Training Program.
November 29, 2016While visitors to the University of Central Missouri campus may frequently comment on the institution’s beautiful grounds, a commitment to excellence by individuals responsible this for work is earning the university and its grounds crew national recognition.
November 29, 2016Action by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors Friday, Nov. 18 enables the university to move forward with a road improvement project at Pertle Springs, as well as the replacement of a new air conditioning unit at Audrey J. Walton Stadium, and the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and other items for the new Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.
November 21, 2016Students in the Proyecta 100MIL Strong program at the University of Central Missouri recently met with Lee Wong Medina, deputy consul of the Mexican consulate in Kansas City, during his recent visit to the UCM campus.
November 17, 2016During the Midwestern Higher Education Compact’s (MHEC) semi-annual meeting, special recognition was given to a longtime Missouri legislator whose leadership has had a positive impact on the Compact, while participants also had the opportunity to learn more about The Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC).
November 17, 2016University of Central Missouri President Chuck and Mrs. Kris Ambrose invite you to their annual holiday open house Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Achauer House, 314 S. Holden.
November 15, 2016The same day the University of Central Missouri honored the men and women who died in military service to the United States, the university also announced a special summer 2017 event in memory of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
November 11, 2016Hollywood producer and director Grant Curtis will return to his hometown of Warrensburg and alma mater of the University of Central Missouri as the featured guest and keynote speaker for “From Warrensburg to Hollywood…and Back,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in UCM’s James L. Highlander Theatre.
November 11, 2016On 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, 2018UCM’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, 2018The 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, 2018Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.
March 01, 2018As 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, 2018You’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