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UCM to Celebrate 2024 Fall Commencement Dec. 13-14
The University of Central Missouri will welcome thousands of visitors as it hosts the 2024 Fall Commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
December 06, 2024
Direct Connect Provides Seamless, Affordable Pathway to Degrees at UCM and Jefferson College
The University of Central Missouri and Jefferson College have partnered to provide students with a seamless, affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
December 05, 2024
UCM Students to Perform 'It's a Wonderful Life' Live on The Beat
Just in time for the holidays, students and faculty with The Beat, the campus radio station at the University of Central Missouri, are producing a live broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
December 04, 2024
UCM Employees Testify About Workforce Successes During House Interim Committee Hearing
Officials from the University of Central Missouri recently spoke about the university’s unique workforce development programs during a hearing held by the Missouri House of Representatives Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology.
November 27, 2024
Gov. Parson Makes Final Visit to UCM Campus as 57th Governor
The University of Central Missouri welcomed Gov. Mike Parson to the Warrensburg campus for a visit on Thursday, Nov. 21.
November 26, 2024
UCM Hosts More Than 6,000 International Students in 2023-24
During an academic year with a record number of international students studying in the U.S., the University of Central Missouri is the leading institution for international students in Missouri, as reported by the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange.
November 25, 2024
KMOS PBS Programmer Receives National Recognition With PTPA Mentorship Award
The Public Television Programmers Association has named KMOS PBS Programming and Communications Manager Michael O’Keefe as the recipient of the Jerry Trainor Mentorship Award.
November 22, 2024
UCM Parking Services Partners with Campus Cupboard for Citation Amnesty Program
UCM Parking Services is excited to announce a partnership with the UCM Campus Cupboard to launch a Citation Amnesty Program running from Nov. 18-22, 2024.
November 18, 2024
UCM Awards First Provost Excellence Scholarship to Jefferson City Student
The University of Central Missouri has awarded its first-ever Provost Excellence Scholarship to Eliza Thomas, of Jefferson City.
November 18, 2024
UCM Instructor Has Novel Concept Research Published in Nature Communications
Cementing her place in scientific history, Nature Communications has published novel research from a University of Central Missouri faculty member.
November 15, 2024
Steinkruger Named First Hess Endowed Chair in Chemistry for Student Mentorship
University of Central Missouri faculty member Jay Steinkruger, Ph.D., has been appointed to the John Hess Endowed Chair in Chemistry for Student Mentorship.
November 13, 2024
Seasonal Highlights at UCM Include Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Concert
The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the University of Central Missouri during several free events planned for early December.
November 13, 2024
UCM Division of Theatre & Dance and Division of Music to Present 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'
UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music will present the classic holiday opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-23 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Highlander Theatre on campus.
November 08, 2024
UCM Alumni Foundation Adds Two Scholarship Endowments
The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation announced two new scholarship endowments during recent Homecoming festivities.
November 07, 2024
Military Times Ranks UCM in Top 15 for 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges
Military Times has named the University of Central Missouri as one of the top 15 institutions in the nation for veterans on its 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges list.
November 06, 2024
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
Student Spotlight: Jo Riese Returns to UCM After Nearly 20 Years Away from College to Graduate With Honors
In May 2021, she received her bachelor’s degree in modern languages and culture - French. In addition, Riese’s oldest daughter graduated from UCM in 2015 with her youngest currently enrolled.
April 06, 2022
Rick Smetana Praises UCM for Valuable Degree Programs, Quality Instructors and Opportunities for Involvement
More than 20 years ago, Rick Smetana made the decision to check out the University of Central Missouri after a teacher in his Chicago suburb high school spoke highly of the school. Since then, Smetana has received four degrees from UCM, including several earned during his 24 years as a full-time university employee.
February 14, 2022
Quality Coursework Meets Hands-on Experiences Through Paid Internships for Missouri Innovation Campus Program Student
Thanks to a groundbreaking program from the University of Central Missouri, Madison Canton is poised to earn her bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity in May 2022, just two years after her graduation from Blue Springs High School, while also working toward a spring 2023 master’s degree graduation.
November 23, 2021
Learn How the Missouri Innovation Campus Program Led These Grads to Careers at a Top Engineering Firm
Jatyra Harris and Chris Donnici, University of Central Missouri 2018 graduates, credit UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus program with helping them launch a successful career at Burns & McDonnell just two years after graduating from high school.
October 25, 2021
FAME: Tailoring the Next Generation of Fashion and Apparel Professionals
Throughout their University of Central Missouri experience, students seek not only an education but an academic area where high-caliber faculty members will engage them in meaningful hands-on experiences that will better prepare them for successful careers. For many students, the Fashion and Apparel Merchandising major, as a part of the School of Technology, provides such an opportunity.
June 21, 2021
UCM Student Spotlight: Jacob Danley Earns Cybersecurity Degree and Begins New Job Just Two Years After High School Graduation
Within the space of a few weeks, Jacob Danley earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from UCM and started a full-time job at Burns & McDonnell, both at age 20.
June 15, 2021
How to Earn Your Degree Without Breaking the Bank
The cost of tuition can be a major source of stress for many students looking to enter college. However, don’t be discouraged! There are many ways to keep college affordable.
December 07, 2020
Celebrate UCM's Campus Community Highlights of the '19-20 Academic Year [VIDEO]
Take a look back at the wide variety of awards, accolades and achievements UCM celebrated in 2019-2020.
August 31, 2020
UCM Professor Helps Student Realize Dream: Pandemic Can't Stop Love
While teaching subjects such as organic chemistry may be his profession, Jay Steinkruger recently demonstrated chemistry of a different kind while making a University of Central Missouri student’s wedding dream come true at a very challenging time.
June 10, 2020
6 Reasons You Should Transfer to UCM
At UCM, we make transferring easy, and ensure you’ll find opportunities for success. In fact, 95% of UCM graduates launch their careers or continue their education within six months of graduation. Need more reasons? Here’s what you can look forward to when you choose UCM:
June 01, 2020
UCM Students Travel Virtually Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
In a time where universities are closed, classes are online and study trips are canceled, Tricia Hansen-Horn, UCM professor and program coordinator of public relations, has found a way to help her students travel – virtually.
May 29, 2020
Get Connected: 10 Nationally Ranked Online Programs at UCM
With 22 programs, 10 certificate programs and hundreds of courses available online, UCM offers a wide variety of opportunities to pursue online learning. Here are a few of our online programs that have been recognized as some of the best in the country.
May 04, 2020
Learn How to Fold Your Own Origami Mule
Impress your friends by folding up your own bit of UCM pride. This origami mule makes a great desktop companion and takes less than five minutes to put together!
April 27, 2020
Get Creative with These Advanced UCM-Themed Coloring Activities
We hope you’re stocked up on art supplies: these UCM-themed coloring activities are highly detailed and designed to inspire the creativity of our most artistic Mules and Jennies!
April 14, 2020
