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Missouri Innovation Campus
University News, UCM-LS, MIC

Missouri Innovation Campus Program's Cybersecurity and Software Development Achieve Registered Apprenticeship Status Through the US Department of Labor

Two Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) programs were recently named Registered Apprenticeship Programs through the U.S. Department of Labor, following a comprehensive application and evaluation process. The two programs – Cybersecurity and Software Development – are the first MIC programs to earn this designation.

November 17, 2022
Student in Science Lab
student success, UCM-LS, MIC, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Begins Recruiting its 2023-27 Cohort

The Missouri Innovation Campus program is currently recruiting students for its 2023-27 cohort. Students entering the recognized program are in their sophomore year and come from Summit Technology Academy’s 33 sending high schools.

October 24, 2022
Sean Martin
UCM-LS, student success, MIC, ucmblog

Hands-on Experience at UCM's Mixed Reality Studio Helps Recent Graduate Sean Martin in His Career Search

Joining the University of Central Missouri’s Mixed Reality Software Development Team greatly benefited recent UCM graduate Sean Martin as he launches his new career in computer science. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor’s in computer science software development, graduating cum laude in May 2022.

October 17, 2022
Dr. Laurel Hogue
UCM-LS, awards, facstaff, University News

Laurel Hogue of UCM Receives Central Region Sue Maes Leadership Award from National Association

Dr. Laurel Hogue, University of Central Missouri vice provost for online and learning engagement, recently received the 2022 Central Region Sue Maes Outstanding Leadership Award from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

September 21, 2022
Nursing Students at UCM-LS
University News, MIC, School of Nursing, UCM-LS

UCM School of Nursing Open House Scheduled for Sept. 27

The University of Central Missouri’s School of Nursing will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus, 1101 Innovation Parkway. Register by Sept. 9 to attend and learn more about the nursing profession and the recognized programs offered by UCM.

August 22, 2022
Julia Sounders Graduation
MIC, UCM-LS, University News

UCM's First 'Grow Your Own Teachers' Cohort Graduates with All 17 Launching Careers

The University of Central Missouri Grow Your Own Teachers program provides significant benefits to adult learners as well as school districts with the first 17 program graduates entering their own classrooms this fall. Thanks to a partnership with 14 districts, this unique collaboration helps paraprofessionals earn a bachelor’s degree in education while working full time.

July 19, 2022
VR Student
UCM-LS, University News, MIC

UCM Joins Forces with PeakActivity and Unity Technologies to Support Augmented Reality Experiences for Students

Thanks to a new collaboration involving the University of Central Missouri, PeakActivity and Unity Technologies, students are participating in enhanced augmented-reality (AR) experiences in the university’s Mixed Reality Studio, located in UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.

July 13, 2022
Lee's Summit Simply the Best Award 2022
awards, UCM-LS, University News

University of Central Missouri Lee's Summit Campus Receives Chamber of Commerce Simply the Best Business of the Year Award

The University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit campus received the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Simply the Best Business of the Year Award at a June 17 awards luncheon. UCM Lee’s Summit was recognized in the category for businesses with one to 20 employees.

June 20, 2022
Missouri Innovation Campus
UCM-LS, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Celebrates 10 Years of Accelerating Degree Completion

The Missouri Innovation Campus program is celebrating the completion of its 10th year this spring. The program’s seventh cohort (2018-22) recently finished their final year with each member receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri on May 6.

June 02, 2022
UCM UPCEA Award 2022
awards, UCM-LS, University News

UCM Learn-As-You-Earn CNA Program Earns National Award

Through the unique collaboration, qualifying adult learners receive debt-free scholarships from the Full Employment Council, Truman Heartland Community Foundation and Community Services League as well as financial assistance from the healthcare organizations.

May 05, 2022
MIC Interns 2022
MIC, student success, UCM-LS, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Interns Apply Classroom Knowledge at Top Area Businesses

High school juniors enrolled in the nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program were recently matched with Kansas City area industry-leading companies as part of the program’s unique internship program.

May 02, 2022
VRoKCs Spring 2022 Hackathon
UCM-LS, events, MIC, University News

University of Central Missouri Hosts the VRoKCs Spring 2022 Hackathon

The University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit recently hosted the VRoKCs Spring Hackathon, a virtual and augmented development challenge for high-school students.

May 02, 2022
Nursing Students Using Augmented Reality
University News, UCM-LS, Gigabit Lab

UCM Students Use Augmented Reality Technology to Help Nursing Students Practice Real-life Healthcare Scenarios

Using state-of-the-art equipment in the UCM Lee’s Summit Mixed Reality Studio, the students – known as Team Jupiter – are developing simulation guides for an augmented healthcare world.

April 18, 2022
Greater Kansas City Writing Project
University News, UCM-LS

UCM's Greater Kansas City Writing Project Awarded Pandemic Recovery Grant

The University of Central Missouri’s Greater Kansas City Writing Project (GKCWP) was recently awarded a grant through the National Writing Project’s Building a More Perfect Union, a grant program for humanities organizations from throughout the United States to assist in recovery from interruptions to operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

April 18, 2022
Stan Elliott
UCM-LS, MIC, University News

Stan Elliott Showcases Missouri Innovation Program at National STEM Work-based Learning Webinar

Stan Elliott, Missouri Innovation Campus Program director, was a featured presenter at a recent STEMconnector webinar focusing on how employers can recruit and retain qualified STEM workers.

April 14, 2022
Missouri Innovation Campus
University News, UCM-LS, MIC

Missouri Innovation Campus Program's Cybersecurity and Software Development Achieve Registered Apprenticeship Status Through the US Department of Labor

Two Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) programs were recently named Registered Apprenticeship Programs through the U.S. Department of Labor, following a comprehensive application and evaluation process. The two programs – Cybersecurity and Software Development – are the first MIC programs to earn this designation.

November 17, 2022
Student in Science Lab
student success, UCM-LS, MIC, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Begins Recruiting its 2023-27 Cohort

The Missouri Innovation Campus program is currently recruiting students for its 2023-27 cohort. Students entering the recognized program are in their sophomore year and come from Summit Technology Academy’s 33 sending high schools.

October 24, 2022
Sean Martin
UCM-LS, student success, MIC, ucmblog

Hands-on Experience at UCM's Mixed Reality Studio Helps Recent Graduate Sean Martin in His Career Search

Joining the University of Central Missouri’s Mixed Reality Software Development Team greatly benefited recent UCM graduate Sean Martin as he launches his new career in computer science. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor’s in computer science software development, graduating cum laude in May 2022.

October 17, 2022
Dr. Laurel Hogue
UCM-LS, awards, facstaff, University News

Laurel Hogue of UCM Receives Central Region Sue Maes Leadership Award from National Association

Dr. Laurel Hogue, University of Central Missouri vice provost for online and learning engagement, recently received the 2022 Central Region Sue Maes Outstanding Leadership Award from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

September 21, 2022
Nursing Students at UCM-LS
University News, MIC, School of Nursing, UCM-LS

UCM School of Nursing Open House Scheduled for Sept. 27

The University of Central Missouri’s School of Nursing will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus, 1101 Innovation Parkway. Register by Sept. 9 to attend and learn more about the nursing profession and the recognized programs offered by UCM.

August 22, 2022
Julia Sounders Graduation
MIC, UCM-LS, University News

UCM's First 'Grow Your Own Teachers' Cohort Graduates with All 17 Launching Careers

The University of Central Missouri Grow Your Own Teachers program provides significant benefits to adult learners as well as school districts with the first 17 program graduates entering their own classrooms this fall. Thanks to a partnership with 14 districts, this unique collaboration helps paraprofessionals earn a bachelor’s degree in education while working full time.

July 19, 2022
VR Student
UCM-LS, University News, MIC

UCM Joins Forces with PeakActivity and Unity Technologies to Support Augmented Reality Experiences for Students

Thanks to a new collaboration involving the University of Central Missouri, PeakActivity and Unity Technologies, students are participating in enhanced augmented-reality (AR) experiences in the university’s Mixed Reality Studio, located in UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.

July 13, 2022
Lee's Summit Simply the Best Award 2022
awards, UCM-LS, University News

University of Central Missouri Lee's Summit Campus Receives Chamber of Commerce Simply the Best Business of the Year Award

The University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit campus received the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Simply the Best Business of the Year Award at a June 17 awards luncheon. UCM Lee’s Summit was recognized in the category for businesses with one to 20 employees.

June 20, 2022
Missouri Innovation Campus
UCM-LS, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Celebrates 10 Years of Accelerating Degree Completion

The Missouri Innovation Campus program is celebrating the completion of its 10th year this spring. The program’s seventh cohort (2018-22) recently finished their final year with each member receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri on May 6.

June 02, 2022
UCM UPCEA Award 2022
awards, UCM-LS, University News

UCM Learn-As-You-Earn CNA Program Earns National Award

Through the unique collaboration, qualifying adult learners receive debt-free scholarships from the Full Employment Council, Truman Heartland Community Foundation and Community Services League as well as financial assistance from the healthcare organizations.

May 05, 2022
MIC Interns 2022
MIC, student success, UCM-LS, University News

Missouri Innovation Campus Program Interns Apply Classroom Knowledge at Top Area Businesses

High school juniors enrolled in the nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program were recently matched with Kansas City area industry-leading companies as part of the program’s unique internship program.

May 02, 2022
VRoKCs Spring 2022 Hackathon
UCM-LS, events, MIC, University News

University of Central Missouri Hosts the VRoKCs Spring 2022 Hackathon

The University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit recently hosted the VRoKCs Spring Hackathon, a virtual and augmented development challenge for high-school students.

May 02, 2022
Nursing Students Using Augmented Reality
University News, UCM-LS, Gigabit Lab

UCM Students Use Augmented Reality Technology to Help Nursing Students Practice Real-life Healthcare Scenarios

Using state-of-the-art equipment in the UCM Lee’s Summit Mixed Reality Studio, the students – known as Team Jupiter – are developing simulation guides for an augmented healthcare world.

April 18, 2022
Greater Kansas City Writing Project
University News, UCM-LS

UCM's Greater Kansas City Writing Project Awarded Pandemic Recovery Grant

The University of Central Missouri’s Greater Kansas City Writing Project (GKCWP) was recently awarded a grant through the National Writing Project’s Building a More Perfect Union, a grant program for humanities organizations from throughout the United States to assist in recovery from interruptions to operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

April 18, 2022
Stan Elliott
UCM-LS, MIC, University News

Stan Elliott Showcases Missouri Innovation Program at National STEM Work-based Learning Webinar

Stan Elliott, Missouri Innovation Campus Program director, was a featured presenter at a recent STEMconnector webinar focusing on how employers can recruit and retain qualified STEM workers.

April 14, 2022

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