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“Dreaming of Flowers in Snow
University News, gallery of art and design

UCM Gallery of Art & Design Presents Faculty Show, Community Art Activities

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design opens the 2025-26 academic year with a new exhibition and a slate of activities for the campus and Warrensburg communities.

August 13, 2025
Lab technicians at work.
Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, University News, AT Still University, medical careers

University of Central Missouri and A.T. Still University Forge Strategic Healthcare Education Partnership

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), a Kirksville, Missouri-based, nationally recognized leader in whole person healthcare education, have entered into a strategic partnership to create a robust pathway for students pursuing careers in healthcare professions.

August 12, 2025
Dr. Scott Smith
UCM Athletics, University News, Department of Marketing Public Relations and Sport Management

Professor Smith Named UCM's Faculty Athletics Representative

Scott Smith, Ph.D., professor of Marketing, has been named the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Faculty Athletics Representative.

August 12, 2025
Volunteers assist with UCM move-in day
University Housing, University News, Department of Public Safety

Traffic Adjustments Announced for UCM Kickoff Move-In on Aug. 14

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of UCM Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester. Residence hall move-in activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and local residents should anticipate increased traffic volume, especially near campus and along South Maguire Street, where ongoing road construction may further impact travel.

August 11, 2025
FPO employees pose for a photo outside the HR office
University News, Human Resources

HR Provides Cooling Towels for UCM Employees

Even in the summer heat, University of Central Missouri (UCM) employees remain dedicated to serving the campus community.

August 08, 2025
An Quigley and Kelly Waldram Cramer
faculty and staff awards, Integrated Marketing and Communications, University News

Quigley Receives 2025 Foster/Inglish Public Relations Prize at UCM

An employee who combines passion with purpose, An Quigley is the 2025 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.

August 01, 2025
10 Under 40 honorees
UCM Alumni Foundation, University News

UCM Alumni Foundation's Next Generation Council Announces 2025 '10 Under 40' Honorees

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Alumni Foundation has announced the 2025 class of its “10 Under 40” alumni recognition program.

July 16, 2025
Dr. Brian Hughes and his family
Department of Nutrition Kinesiology and Health, University News, faculty and staff awards

UCM Professor Hughes Inducted Into Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

Brian Hughes, Ed.D., ATC, professor and director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame.

July 14, 2025
Chancellor Chea San Chanthan and President Roger Best
University News, International Student Services

University of Central Missouri Redefining Possibility Abroad and at Home

President Roger Best reflects on innovation in Southeast Asia, opportunities for mutual learning and the need to avoid complacency at home.

July 09, 2025
Karrie Snider and Tina Bernskoetter
college of education, University News, faculty and staff awards

UCM Associate Professor Named State Children's Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations

Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA).

July 07, 2025
Administration building in spring.
Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors Approves Budget, Academic Programs and Campus Improvements

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation.

July 02, 2025
gallery of art and design, University News

UCM Gallery of Art & Design Presents Summer Exhibition

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design will host a summer exhibition, “Communication: The Annual Exhibition of Mid-Missouri Artists Inc.,” from July 9 to Aug. 6 in the UCM Art Center.

July 01, 2025
UCM students in classroom
Missouri innovation campus, University News, Dual Credit

UCM Earns National Re-Accreditation for Concurrent Enrollment Programs

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. As part of this distinction, UCM received a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Endorsement, the highest standard for programs in which high school instructors teach college-level courses.

June 26, 2025
Charles Schwepker
faculty and staff awards, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, University News

UCM Professor Charles Schwepker Named Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

Charles H. Schwepker Jr., Ph.D., Randall and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar™ by ScholarGPS®, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide based on lifetime scholarly contributions.

June 12, 2025
Central Missouri Repertory, University News, Division of Theatre and Dance

Central Missouri Repertory Theatre to Present Touring Production of 'Space Kids'

Families across west central Missouri are invited to tag along on a space adventure this summer as the Central Missouri Repertory Theatre (CMR) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) presents “Space Kids.”

May 27, 2025
“Dreaming of Flowers in Snow
University News, gallery of art and design

UCM Gallery of Art & Design Presents Faculty Show, Community Art Activities

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design opens the 2025-26 academic year with a new exhibition and a slate of activities for the campus and Warrensburg communities.

August 13, 2025
Lab technicians at work.
Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, University News, AT Still University, medical careers

University of Central Missouri and A.T. Still University Forge Strategic Healthcare Education Partnership

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), a Kirksville, Missouri-based, nationally recognized leader in whole person healthcare education, have entered into a strategic partnership to create a robust pathway for students pursuing careers in healthcare professions.

August 12, 2025
Dr. Scott Smith
UCM Athletics, University News, Department of Marketing Public Relations and Sport Management

Professor Smith Named UCM's Faculty Athletics Representative

Scott Smith, Ph.D., professor of Marketing, has been named the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Faculty Athletics Representative.

August 12, 2025
Volunteers assist with UCM move-in day
University Housing, University News, Department of Public Safety

Traffic Adjustments Announced for UCM Kickoff Move-In on Aug. 14

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of UCM Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester. Residence hall move-in activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and local residents should anticipate increased traffic volume, especially near campus and along South Maguire Street, where ongoing road construction may further impact travel.

August 11, 2025
FPO employees pose for a photo outside the HR office
University News, Human Resources

HR Provides Cooling Towels for UCM Employees

Even in the summer heat, University of Central Missouri (UCM) employees remain dedicated to serving the campus community.

August 08, 2025
An Quigley and Kelly Waldram Cramer
faculty and staff awards, Integrated Marketing and Communications, University News

Quigley Receives 2025 Foster/Inglish Public Relations Prize at UCM

An employee who combines passion with purpose, An Quigley is the 2025 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.

August 01, 2025
10 Under 40 honorees
UCM Alumni Foundation, University News

UCM Alumni Foundation's Next Generation Council Announces 2025 '10 Under 40' Honorees

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Alumni Foundation has announced the 2025 class of its “10 Under 40” alumni recognition program.

July 16, 2025
Dr. Brian Hughes and his family
Department of Nutrition Kinesiology and Health, University News, faculty and staff awards

UCM Professor Hughes Inducted Into Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

Brian Hughes, Ed.D., ATC, professor and director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame.

July 14, 2025
Chancellor Chea San Chanthan and President Roger Best
University News, International Student Services

University of Central Missouri Redefining Possibility Abroad and at Home

President Roger Best reflects on innovation in Southeast Asia, opportunities for mutual learning and the need to avoid complacency at home.

July 09, 2025
Karrie Snider and Tina Bernskoetter
college of education, University News, faculty and staff awards

UCM Associate Professor Named State Children's Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations

Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA).

July 07, 2025
Administration building in spring.
Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors Approves Budget, Academic Programs and Campus Improvements

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation.

July 02, 2025
gallery of art and design, University News

UCM Gallery of Art & Design Presents Summer Exhibition

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design will host a summer exhibition, “Communication: The Annual Exhibition of Mid-Missouri Artists Inc.,” from July 9 to Aug. 6 in the UCM Art Center.

July 01, 2025
UCM students in classroom
Missouri innovation campus, University News, Dual Credit

UCM Earns National Re-Accreditation for Concurrent Enrollment Programs

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. As part of this distinction, UCM received a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Endorsement, the highest standard for programs in which high school instructors teach college-level courses.

June 26, 2025
Charles Schwepker
faculty and staff awards, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, University News

UCM Professor Charles Schwepker Named Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

Charles H. Schwepker Jr., Ph.D., Randall and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar™ by ScholarGPS®, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide based on lifetime scholarly contributions.

June 12, 2025
Central Missouri Repertory, University News, Division of Theatre and Dance

Central Missouri Repertory Theatre to Present Touring Production of 'Space Kids'

Families across west central Missouri are invited to tag along on a space adventure this summer as the Central Missouri Repertory Theatre (CMR) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) presents “Space Kids.”

May 27, 2025

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