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University News, Fulbright Program, awards

UCM Provost Bridgmon Named Recipient of Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrator Award

The University of Central Missouri today announced that Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, has received a Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrator award to India from the United States Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Bridgmon is among approximately 10 U.S. citizens who will take part in the India-Nehru IEA program in March 2024.

February 14, 2024
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
kmos-student-telly-award-winners
University News, KMOS-TV, awards

UCM Students Working at KMOS-TV Earn Telly Awards

KMOS-TV, the PBS station licensed to the University of Central Missouri, recently received six Telly Awards honoring excellence in local television programming. Three of these awards were given to KMOS student producers competing against established producers in professional categories.

August 26, 2022
UCM CAE-CD Designation
awards, University News

UCM Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by NSA

The University of Central Missouri has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency.

July 18, 2022
faria-garver-nacada-awardees
awards, University News, Fac/Staff

Dedication to Helping Students Succeed Results in National Recognition for Two UCM Members with Roles in Academic Advisement

After honoring a University of Central Missouri faculty member in 2021 with the Global National Academic Advisement Association’s (NACADA) Outstanding Advisor Award, NACADA this year is recognizing both a faculty and staff member with one of its prestigious honors. Matthew J. Garver, Ph.D., is receiving the Global NACADA Outstanding Advisor Award – Faculty Advising Role, and Jacqueline Faria is being honored with the Global NACADA Outstanding Advisor Award – Primary Advisor Role.

June 29, 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
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University News, awards, Fac/Staff, Education for Service

Neal, Goreham and Lewis Are First Recipients of Education for Service Awards

For approximately 100 years, the University of Central Missouri’s “Education for Service” motto has embodied the essence of UCM, and exemplifies all that the institution does to prepare its students to graduate and enter the world as global citizens. In the spirit of this longstanding commitment, three individuals this spring were named recipients of the first Education for Service Awards.

May 12, 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
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University News, awards, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, sales

UCM Students Take First Place at University of Kansas Sales Competition

Continuing to have a successful spring 2022 semester, the University of Central Missouri sales team took first place in the King’s Hawaiian sales competition hosted by the University of Kansas School of Business April 8-9 in Lawrence.

April 14, 2022
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University News, awards, Integrated Marketing and Communications

UCM Grabs 16 Awards in Two Prestigious Educational Advertising Competitions

In helping to promote the University of Central Missouri and its programs, Integrated Marketing and Communications has learned that it is being honored with 16 awards for its entries in two national competitions that recognize excellence in higher education advertising and marketing. Honors highlighting outstanding creative achievements were received in both the Educational Advertising Awards and the Collegiate Advertising Awards competitions, including submissions ranging from small institutions to some of the largest and most prestigious colleges and universities in the country and abroad.

April 05, 2022
Administration Building UCM
University News, awards, Rankings

MS in Nursing and Part-time MBA at UCM Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Rankings for 2023

A testament to quality leadership and faculty in two University of Central Missouri graduate programs, the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released today included the Master of Science in Nursing and the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Selections were partially based on factors that included high enrollment rates and high average test scores for UCM students.

March 29, 2022
UCM Lee's Summit staff
MIC, awards, UCM-LS, University News

UCM Lee's Summit Named Finalist for LS Chamber of Commerce's 'Simply the Best' Award

Local businesses and organizations were honored at the Chamber’s March 18 monthly membership luncheon with UCM Lee’s Summit named a finalist in the category of 1 to 20 employees.

March 28, 2022
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SGA, awards, University News

While McCoy is Recognized for Excellence in Governance, SGA Also Honors Hicklin with New Award for Service in His Name

In addition to recognizing academic leader Ann McCoy as the 2022 recipient of the annual James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award, the University of Central Missouri Student Government Association announced an SGA resolution, which has made possible a second honor for presentation alongside the Kirkpatrick Award. UCM emeriti member Walt Hicklin on March 22 became the first recipient of this new service award that has been established in his name.

March 24, 2022
UCM Homecoming Mule Parade 2021
awards, homecoming, University News, ucm150, events

UCM Named Official World Record Holder for Largest Ridden Parade of Mules

After a thorough review of video, photographs and other supporting materials, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ has confirmed that the University of Central Missouri now officially holds the title for the largest ridden parade of mules. This record-setting achievement was reached with the help of 50 mules and their riders during UCM’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23, in Warrensburg, Missouri.

December 08, 2021
UCM Admin Building
awards, University News, facstaff

UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values

UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.

November 09, 2021
phil-bridgmon-seek-photo-1
University News, Fulbright Program, awards

UCM Provost Bridgmon Named Recipient of Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrator Award

The University of Central Missouri today announced that Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, has received a Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrator award to India from the United States Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Bridgmon is among approximately 10 U.S. citizens who will take part in the India-Nehru IEA program in March 2024.

February 14, 2024
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
kmos-student-telly-award-winners
University News, KMOS-TV, awards

UCM Students Working at KMOS-TV Earn Telly Awards

KMOS-TV, the PBS station licensed to the University of Central Missouri, recently received six Telly Awards honoring excellence in local television programming. Three of these awards were given to KMOS student producers competing against established producers in professional categories.

August 26, 2022
UCM CAE-CD Designation
awards, University News

UCM Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by NSA

The University of Central Missouri has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency.

July 18, 2022
faria-garver-nacada-awardees
awards, University News, Fac/Staff

Dedication to Helping Students Succeed Results in National Recognition for Two UCM Members with Roles in Academic Advisement

After honoring a University of Central Missouri faculty member in 2021 with the Global National Academic Advisement Association’s (NACADA) Outstanding Advisor Award, NACADA this year is recognizing both a faculty and staff member with one of its prestigious honors. Matthew J. Garver, Ph.D., is receiving the Global NACADA Outstanding Advisor Award – Faculty Advising Role, and Jacqueline Faria is being honored with the Global NACADA Outstanding Advisor Award – Primary Advisor Role.

June 29, 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
education-for-service-awards-group-photo
University News, awards, Fac/Staff, Education for Service

Neal, Goreham and Lewis Are First Recipients of Education for Service Awards

For approximately 100 years, the University of Central Missouri’s “Education for Service” motto has embodied the essence of UCM, and exemplifies all that the institution does to prepare its students to graduate and enter the world as global citizens. In the spirit of this longstanding commitment, three individuals this spring were named recipients of the first Education for Service Awards.

May 12, 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
sales-team-photo
University News, awards, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, sales

UCM Students Take First Place at University of Kansas Sales Competition

Continuing to have a successful spring 2022 semester, the University of Central Missouri sales team took first place in the King’s Hawaiian sales competition hosted by the University of Kansas School of Business April 8-9 in Lawrence.

April 14, 2022
red-means-go-graphic
University News, awards, Integrated Marketing and Communications

UCM Grabs 16 Awards in Two Prestigious Educational Advertising Competitions

In helping to promote the University of Central Missouri and its programs, Integrated Marketing and Communications has learned that it is being honored with 16 awards for its entries in two national competitions that recognize excellence in higher education advertising and marketing. Honors highlighting outstanding creative achievements were received in both the Educational Advertising Awards and the Collegiate Advertising Awards competitions, including submissions ranging from small institutions to some of the largest and most prestigious colleges and universities in the country and abroad.

April 05, 2022
Administration Building UCM
University News, awards, Rankings

MS in Nursing and Part-time MBA at UCM Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Rankings for 2023

A testament to quality leadership and faculty in two University of Central Missouri graduate programs, the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released today included the Master of Science in Nursing and the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Selections were partially based on factors that included high enrollment rates and high average test scores for UCM students.

March 29, 2022
UCM Lee's Summit staff
MIC, awards, UCM-LS, University News

UCM Lee's Summit Named Finalist for LS Chamber of Commerce's 'Simply the Best' Award

Local businesses and organizations were honored at the Chamber’s March 18 monthly membership luncheon with UCM Lee’s Summit named a finalist in the category of 1 to 20 employees.

March 28, 2022
hicklin-mccoy-group
SGA, awards, University News

While McCoy is Recognized for Excellence in Governance, SGA Also Honors Hicklin with New Award for Service in His Name

In addition to recognizing academic leader Ann McCoy as the 2022 recipient of the annual James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award, the University of Central Missouri Student Government Association announced an SGA resolution, which has made possible a second honor for presentation alongside the Kirkpatrick Award. UCM emeriti member Walt Hicklin on March 22 became the first recipient of this new service award that has been established in his name.

March 24, 2022
UCM Homecoming Mule Parade 2021
awards, homecoming, University News, ucm150, events

UCM Named Official World Record Holder for Largest Ridden Parade of Mules

After a thorough review of video, photographs and other supporting materials, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ has confirmed that the University of Central Missouri now officially holds the title for the largest ridden parade of mules. This record-setting achievement was reached with the help of 50 mules and their riders during UCM’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23, in Warrensburg, Missouri.

December 08, 2021
UCM Admin Building
awards, University News, facstaff

UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values

UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.

November 09, 2021

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