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Terry Noland Football Office Complex ribbon cutting ceremony
University News, UCM Alumni Foundation, UCM Athletics, Mules Football

UCM Celebrates Rededication of Terry Noland Football Office Complex

A few hours before the Mules Football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 7, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated the rededication of the Terry Noland Football Office Complex.

September 11, 2024
Walton Stadium during a football game.
UCM Athletics, University News

University of Central Missouri Announces New Alcohol Sales Policy at Athletic Events

This fall, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is introducing alcohol sales at select athletic events, including football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and baseball games. This initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while continuously ensuring a safe and family-friendly environment.

August 16, 2024
jerry-hughes-photo
UCM Athletics, University News

Jerry Hughes to be Inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame

Former longtime University of Central Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, the late Jerry Hughes, will be posthumously inducted into the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 enshrinement class, the conference office announced Thursday, April 4.

April 04, 2024
jerry-hughes-athletics-center
University News, UCM Athletics

UCM's Former Athletic Director Hughes' 'Home Away From Home' Now Bears His Name Honoring His 40-Year Legacy

The athletics facility on the University of Central Missouri campus that has been described by the friends and family of longtime athletic director Jerry Hughes’ as his second home will now forever remind visitors of his impact on the campus community and beyond following a renaming ceremony on Feb. 17 that posthumously honored Hughes and his service to UCM.

February 20, 2024
ucm-athletics-literacy-team
Literacy, University News, UCM Athletics

UCM Athletics 'Literacy Team' Named Finalist for 2024 NCAA-II Award of Excellence

The University of Central Missouri Athletics "Literacy Team" has been named one of 25 finalists for the 2024 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence, the NCAA announced Friday, Jan. 5. The Award of Excellence honors initiatives during the past year that exemplify the Division II philosophy, community engagement and student-athlete leadership. UCM was one of eight finalists to earn an at-large selection for submitting a strong nomination that was not chosen as the finalist for their conference.

January 05, 2024
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University News, UCM Athletics

UCM Hires Matt Howdeshell as Next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Roger Best, president of the University of Central Missouri, has selected Matt Howdeshell as the university’s next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Howdeshell will join UCM June 19, 2023, after serving in athletics at Northern Arizona University for more than 12 years.

May 08, 2023
doug-karleskint
Mules Basketball, University News, UCM Athletics

Karleskint Resigns Post as UCM's Head Men's Basketball Coach

University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach.

March 01, 2023
kim-anderson-hoop-web
UCM Athletics, University News

Coach Anderson Returns to UCM in Special Advisor Role to Help Navigate Changes in National Collegiate Athletic Environment

Following his recent retirement from collegiate coaching, Kim Anderson is returning to the same institution where he once led a team to an NCAA Division II National Championship, but this time he’s putting his knowledge of athletics to work in a new role. The Mules all-time winningest head basketball coach has been named Special Advisor to the President on the National State of Intercollegiate Athletics, with his part-time duties to begin Sept. 16.

September 08, 2022
jerry-hughes-speaking
UCM Athletics, University News

Jerry Hughes Awarded Prestigious D2 CCA Award of Merit

The Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) has awarded Jerry Hughes, Vice President Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), the 2022 D2 CCA Award of Merit, the organization announced Wednesday, May 18.

May 18, 2022
administration-building-evening
UCM Board of Governors, UCM Athletics, University News

Board of Governors Sets Room and Board Rates for 2022-2023 Academic Year

In its plenary session, March 24, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved tuition, general fees, and room and board rates for the 2022-2023 academic year while also awarding a construction contract for a new wrestling room at the Multipurpose Building, made possible through private funding.

March 29, 2022
Match Madness live stream
student success, UCM Athletics, University News, Alumni Foundation

'Match Madness' Generates Support for UCM Student-Athletes

The University of Central Missouri held its first-ever “Match Madness” day of giving March 22 to raise funds for UCM Athletics. Mules and Jennies sports teams faced off in a friendly competition for a share of the matching gift donated by generous alumni and friends.

March 25, 2022
Terry Noland Football Office Complex ribbon cutting ceremony
University News, UCM Alumni Foundation, UCM Athletics, Mules Football

UCM Celebrates Rededication of Terry Noland Football Office Complex

A few hours before the Mules Football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 7, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated the rededication of the Terry Noland Football Office Complex.

September 11, 2024
Walton Stadium during a football game.
UCM Athletics, University News

University of Central Missouri Announces New Alcohol Sales Policy at Athletic Events

This fall, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is introducing alcohol sales at select athletic events, including football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and baseball games. This initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while continuously ensuring a safe and family-friendly environment.

August 16, 2024
jerry-hughes-photo
UCM Athletics, University News

Jerry Hughes to be Inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame

Former longtime University of Central Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, the late Jerry Hughes, will be posthumously inducted into the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 enshrinement class, the conference office announced Thursday, April 4.

April 04, 2024
jerry-hughes-athletics-center
University News, UCM Athletics

UCM's Former Athletic Director Hughes' 'Home Away From Home' Now Bears His Name Honoring His 40-Year Legacy

The athletics facility on the University of Central Missouri campus that has been described by the friends and family of longtime athletic director Jerry Hughes’ as his second home will now forever remind visitors of his impact on the campus community and beyond following a renaming ceremony on Feb. 17 that posthumously honored Hughes and his service to UCM.

February 20, 2024
ucm-athletics-literacy-team
Literacy, University News, UCM Athletics

UCM Athletics 'Literacy Team' Named Finalist for 2024 NCAA-II Award of Excellence

The University of Central Missouri Athletics "Literacy Team" has been named one of 25 finalists for the 2024 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence, the NCAA announced Friday, Jan. 5. The Award of Excellence honors initiatives during the past year that exemplify the Division II philosophy, community engagement and student-athlete leadership. UCM was one of eight finalists to earn an at-large selection for submitting a strong nomination that was not chosen as the finalist for their conference.

January 05, 2024
matt-howdeshell-photo
University News, UCM Athletics

UCM Hires Matt Howdeshell as Next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Roger Best, president of the University of Central Missouri, has selected Matt Howdeshell as the university’s next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Howdeshell will join UCM June 19, 2023, after serving in athletics at Northern Arizona University for more than 12 years.

May 08, 2023
doug-karleskint
Mules Basketball, University News, UCM Athletics

Karleskint Resigns Post as UCM's Head Men's Basketball Coach

University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach.

March 01, 2023
kim-anderson-hoop-web
UCM Athletics, University News

Coach Anderson Returns to UCM in Special Advisor Role to Help Navigate Changes in National Collegiate Athletic Environment

Following his recent retirement from collegiate coaching, Kim Anderson is returning to the same institution where he once led a team to an NCAA Division II National Championship, but this time he’s putting his knowledge of athletics to work in a new role. The Mules all-time winningest head basketball coach has been named Special Advisor to the President on the National State of Intercollegiate Athletics, with his part-time duties to begin Sept. 16.

September 08, 2022
jerry-hughes-speaking
UCM Athletics, University News

Jerry Hughes Awarded Prestigious D2 CCA Award of Merit

The Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) has awarded Jerry Hughes, Vice President Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), the 2022 D2 CCA Award of Merit, the organization announced Wednesday, May 18.

May 18, 2022
administration-building-evening
UCM Board of Governors, UCM Athletics, University News

Board of Governors Sets Room and Board Rates for 2022-2023 Academic Year

In its plenary session, March 24, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved tuition, general fees, and room and board rates for the 2022-2023 academic year while also awarding a construction contract for a new wrestling room at the Multipurpose Building, made possible through private funding.

March 29, 2022
Match Madness live stream
student success, UCM Athletics, University News, Alumni Foundation

'Match Madness' Generates Support for UCM Student-Athletes

The University of Central Missouri held its first-ever “Match Madness” day of giving March 22 to raise funds for UCM Athletics. Mules and Jennies sports teams faced off in a friendly competition for a share of the matching gift donated by generous alumni and friends.

March 25, 2022

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