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Joe Mullins of UCM Named to Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors
Joe Mullins, consultant for the University of Central Missouri’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education, was recently named to the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors. He will begin serving a three-year term in January. Other new members joining the non-profit organization’s board this winter are Beth Rosemergey and Jason Snodgrass.
January 03, 2022
CNA, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Billing and Coding Professional Graduates Earn Sought-after Certificates from University of Central Missouri
Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Mental Health, Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and Medical Billing and Coding Professional programs were recognized Dec. 17 at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus.
January 03, 2022
UCM Offers Free Personal Enrichment Online Courses through May 2022
Short-term classes include topics such as creative writing, gardening, knitting and photography.
January 03, 2022
Forbes 2021 America's Top Colleges List Includes UCM
Business and industry magazine giant and digital content producer Forbes recently released its 2021 rankings of the top 600 universities in the United States.
December 17, 2021
Online Degree Prof Ranks UCM Online RN to BSN for Affordability
The University of Central Missouri has been ranked for having one of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN programs in the nation. The ranking, conducted and published by Online Degree Prof, an independent and emerging online higher educational guide, listed UCM among nine other academic institutions across the country.
December 17, 2021
University Members Traverse 150 Miles in Under 150 Minutes to Celebrate UCM Milestone
The University of Central Missouri School of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Psychological Science recently held an athletic event to promote health and fitness while honoring the university’s 150th anniversary. The event, UCM 150 Celebration Team Challenge, charged a group of students and faculty with the opportunity to simulate traveling 150 miles in 150 minutes with human power.
December 16, 2021
Heroes to Hives Offers Outlet for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Military veterans making the transition to civilian life are finding new opportunities for financial growth and wellness thanks to a program that teaches them the art of agricultural beekeeping. This is part of Heroes to Hives, a Michigan-based program that is offered to United States veterans through the University of Missouri with resource, land and logistical assistance provided by the University of Central Missouri.
December 15, 2021
UCM Board Demonstrates Confidence in Best Through Extended Contract
Demonstrating its continued confidence in President Roger Best’s leadership, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors has extended the top UCM administrator’s employment contract through June 30, 2026.
December 14, 2021
KMOS PBS Named Finalist for NETA Public Media Awards
KMOS PBS, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, has been named a finalist in two categories of the National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) Public Media Awards program planned for Jan. 25, 2022. The KMOS PBS initiative titled “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special” was named a finalist in the category of Content: Cultural Documentary and in the category of Marketing/Communications: Integrated Media Campaign.
December 14, 2021
UCM Ed Specialist Student Selected as 2022 ALA Emerging Leader
University of Central Missouri graduate student Stephanie Goh has been selected by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as a participant in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2022 Emerging Leaders program. Goh, who plans to graduate from UCM in May 2022 with an Education Specialist in Professional Leadership: Librarianship, is a resident of Kirkwood, Missouri, who works professionally in the St. Louis area.
December 14, 2021
PRNews Names UCM Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program to Prestigious 2022 Education A-list
Joining an editorial compilation that includes academic programs at some of the nation’s most prestigious college and universities, the University of Central Missouri’s Public Relations and Strategic Communications program has been named to PRNews’s 2022 A-list.
December 13, 2021
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
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 Celebrates 2021 Fall Commencement with Sesquicentennial Class
With more than 900 students expected to participate, the University of Central Missouri will celebrate its 2021 Fall Commencement exercises with four ceremonies the weekend of Dec. 10-11. Graduates will not only become members of the Class of 2021 but also have the honor of being part of the 150-year class as UCM continues to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
December 07, 2021
Experienced Education Leader Prepares for New Role as UCM Dean
Jeff W. Robertson, Ph.D., an educator and administrator whose teaching and leadership experience spans 24 years, has been named Dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health Science and Technology (CHST). UCM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Phillip Bridgmon announced this new appointment, noting Robertson will begin his new duties Jan. 3, 2022.
December 02, 2021
Joe Mullins of UCM Named to Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors
Joe Mullins, consultant for the University of Central Missouri’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education, was recently named to the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors. He will begin serving a three-year term in January. Other new members joining the non-profit organization’s board this winter are Beth Rosemergey and Jason Snodgrass.
January 03, 2022
CNA, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Billing and Coding Professional Graduates Earn Sought-after Certificates from University of Central Missouri
Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Mental Health, Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and Medical Billing and Coding Professional programs were recognized Dec. 17 at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus.
January 03, 2022
UCM Offers Free Personal Enrichment Online Courses through May 2022
Short-term classes include topics such as creative writing, gardening, knitting and photography.
January 03, 2022
Forbes 2021 America's Top Colleges List Includes UCM
Business and industry magazine giant and digital content producer Forbes recently released its 2021 rankings of the top 600 universities in the United States.
December 17, 2021
Online Degree Prof Ranks UCM Online RN to BSN for Affordability
The University of Central Missouri has been ranked for having one of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN programs in the nation. The ranking, conducted and published by Online Degree Prof, an independent and emerging online higher educational guide, listed UCM among nine other academic institutions across the country.
December 17, 2021
University Members Traverse 150 Miles in Under 150 Minutes to Celebrate UCM Milestone
The University of Central Missouri School of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Psychological Science recently held an athletic event to promote health and fitness while honoring the university’s 150th anniversary. The event, UCM 150 Celebration Team Challenge, charged a group of students and faculty with the opportunity to simulate traveling 150 miles in 150 minutes with human power.
December 16, 2021
Heroes to Hives Offers Outlet for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Military veterans making the transition to civilian life are finding new opportunities for financial growth and wellness thanks to a program that teaches them the art of agricultural beekeeping. This is part of Heroes to Hives, a Michigan-based program that is offered to United States veterans through the University of Missouri with resource, land and logistical assistance provided by the University of Central Missouri.
December 15, 2021
UCM Board Demonstrates Confidence in Best Through Extended Contract
Demonstrating its continued confidence in President Roger Best’s leadership, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors has extended the top UCM administrator’s employment contract through June 30, 2026.
December 14, 2021
KMOS PBS Named Finalist for NETA Public Media Awards
KMOS PBS, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, has been named a finalist in two categories of the National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) Public Media Awards program planned for Jan. 25, 2022. The KMOS PBS initiative titled “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special” was named a finalist in the category of Content: Cultural Documentary and in the category of Marketing/Communications: Integrated Media Campaign.
December 14, 2021
UCM Ed Specialist Student Selected as 2022 ALA Emerging Leader
University of Central Missouri graduate student Stephanie Goh has been selected by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as a participant in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2022 Emerging Leaders program. Goh, who plans to graduate from UCM in May 2022 with an Education Specialist in Professional Leadership: Librarianship, is a resident of Kirkwood, Missouri, who works professionally in the St. Louis area.
December 14, 2021
PRNews Names UCM Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program to Prestigious 2022 Education A-list
Joining an editorial compilation that includes academic programs at some of the nation’s most prestigious college and universities, the University of Central Missouri’s Public Relations and Strategic Communications program has been named to PRNews’s 2022 A-list.
December 13, 2021
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
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 Celebrates 2021 Fall Commencement with Sesquicentennial Class
With more than 900 students expected to participate, the University of Central Missouri will celebrate its 2021 Fall Commencement exercises with four ceremonies the weekend of Dec. 10-11. Graduates will not only become members of the Class of 2021 but also have the honor of being part of the 150-year class as UCM continues to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
December 07, 2021
Experienced Education Leader Prepares for New Role as UCM Dean
Jeff W. Robertson, Ph.D., an educator and administrator whose teaching and leadership experience spans 24 years, has been named Dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health Science and Technology (CHST). UCM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Phillip Bridgmon announced this new appointment, noting Robertson will begin his new duties Jan. 3, 2022.
December 02, 2021
