At the University of Central Missouri, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The UCM News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.
Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways UCM is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design announces an extraordinary painting exhibition, “Protruding Pigments,” opening Monday, Oct. 5.
September 30, 2026
The KMOS PBS documentary-style news program, “Fentanyl and Families in the Midwest,” has been nominated for the 2026 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Emmy Awards in the News Special category. This is the first nomination for KMOS PBS in the News Special category.
September 29, 2026
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) recently welcomed leaders from the University of Seoul (UOS), a public research university in Korea, as the institutions look to grow an existing partnership.
September 28, 2026
In this episode of Central Speaks, Kerri talks with host Alex Greenwood about advising, student success and the work of helping students find a path that fits. She also shares her own path to UCM, her work with Exploratory Studies and why not having everything figured out right away can be an important part of the college experience.
September 10, 2026
Jessica Davis visited the UCM campus in 2010 and never left. Two degrees later — child and family development, then social gerontology — she now runs the database behind every graduate and international application, a two-time alum, former track athlete, ten-year staff veteran, newly elected to Staff Council, adjunct instructor on the side, and married to UCM's head strength and conditioning coach. Few who apply to UCM know her name. Everyone who applies benefits from her work.
August 19, 2026
University of Central Missouri (UCM) President Roger Best joins Central Speaks to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education today, and how faculty and staff can help UCM meet this moment in service to students.
May 14, 2026
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