Those who serve in the military and who want to transition to a different career may find change is not easy, but there are plenty of people and organizations willing to help. That is the message former combat veteran and major in the United States Army, Ron Pierce, provided to men and women who heard his keynote remarks at the Veterans Summit Friday, Oct. 9 at the University of Central Missouri.
October 12, 2015Having an outstanding reputation for quality criminal justice programs, the University of Central Missouri recently received recognition for its online master’s degree in the field. Following a review of similar programs for academic quality and student satisfaction, BestColleges.com named UCM 23rd on a list of 25 for the nation’s Top Online Master’s in Criminal Justice programs.
October 12, 2015The Performing Arts Series at the University of Central Missouri, in partnership with the Department of Music, presents The Lake Cottage Duo in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 in Hart Recital Hall.
October 12, 2015The University of Central Missouri invites the community to join in the celebration of “Where Your Story Began” during the 2015 Homecoming celebration Oct. 23-24 as friends and alumni join UCM students and staff in a variety of activities.
October 12, 2015Young musicians and performers representing 32 high schools from Missouri and Kansas will participate in the 2015 Festival of Champions as the University of Central Missouri Department of Music hosts the annual marching band and drum line competition Saturday, Oct. 17.
October 07, 2015The family of University of Central Missouri junior Keyontae Richardson, a social work major from St. Louis, was named UCM Family of the Year as part of UCM’s annual Family Weekend Oct. 3-4.
October 07, 2015The University of Central Missouri Talking Mules Speech and Debate Team took first place in Debate Sweepstakes, Individual Events Sweepstakes and Overall Sweepstakes in regional competition at the Bob R. Derryberry Memorial Speech and Debate Tournament hosted by Southwest Baptist University Oct. 3-4.
October 06, 2015The Central Missouri Police Academy at the University of Central Missouri will host an Open House at the academy, located at 200 Ming Street in Warrensburg, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
October 01, 2015Bringing expertise and a desire to serve the community to the table, a group of University of Central Missouri construction management students joined the Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department, the city of Warrensburg and other partners in the revitalization of Lions Lake, a recreational area and community landmark at Southwest Drive and South Main Street in Warrensburg.
September 30, 2015Marcy Bryant, a University of Central Missouri alumna, who has used her leadership and communication skills to serve both the Warrensburg community and the University of Central Missouri, has been named the recipient of the 2015 Foster/Inglish Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.
September 30, 2015The University of Central Missouri Talking Mules speech and debate team traveled to the Debates on a Plain Speech and Debate Tournament, at Hutchinson County Community College, Hutchinson, Kan., Sept. 26-27 to open the 2015-16 tournament season for the Talking Mules.
September 29, 2015Providing a park-like setting, the University of Central Missouri will host the annual Johnson County Heart Walk for the third consecutive year Saturday, Oct. 3. The annual event is expected to bring over 500 walkers to campus to raise funds to assist in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
September 29, 2015Return With Purpose, a free one-day workshop designed to help military personnel and veterans identify barriers and take steps to help them make a smooth transition to civilian life, is returning to the University of Central Missouri.
September 29, 2015The University of Central Missouri Office of Alumni Relations and Development will honor three graduates who have succeeded in areas such as politics and community service, military leadership, and business/education when it hosts the annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner Friday, Oct. 23.
September 24, 2015People may be seeing more green around the University of Central Missouri in the coming months. UCM is launching the national Green Dot Etc. model on campus, part of a strategy that relies on the power of cultural and peer influences to promote a bystander approach to prevent power-based personal violence.
September 21, 2015On 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:
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