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Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
University News, ucmblog, student success

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
MO Girls State
events, University News

Missouri Girls State Includes Visit from Governor, Other State Elected Officials

Continuing a tradition that has taken place on the University of Central Missouri campus since 1998, high school girls from across the state will converge on UCM the week beginning Sunday, June 20, to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State.

June 17, 2021
Administration Building
Board of Governors, University News

Board Names 2021-2022 Officers, Acts on State Appropriations Requests

Capital and operating appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2023, contracts related to Multipurpose Building roof improvements, transportation services, and electronic door security enhancements were among action items approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors during its June 10 plenary session.

June 16, 2021
Missouri Boys State
events, University News

Missouri Boys State Continues Longstanding Tradition at UCM June 12-19

An outstanding citizenship program that will bring hundreds of high school students from across the state to Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri will host the 2021 American Legion Boys State of Missouri June 12-19.

June 10, 2021
JROTC Flight Academy at UCM
University News, rotc, UCM Aviation

Summer Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Brings High School Students to UCM in Pursuit of Private Pilot's Certification

Only a year after many of them received their driver’s licenses, a group of young men and women who have been inspired and encouraged to pursue aviation careers will soon earn their Private Pilot’s Certification after successfully completing an eight-week summer program at the University of Central Missouri.

June 10, 2021
AR App
events, UCM-LS, University News, MIC

UCM Participates in Year-long AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon

The University of Central Missouri is among several stakeholder organizations providing assistance for the AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon, sponsored by KC Digital Drive. The challenge brings together entrepreneurs, hackers, makers, developers and other creative minds with the goal of building mixed reality applications that solve local problems.

June 09, 2021
AR/VR Open House Flier
UCM-LS, University News, events, MIC

UCM, Lee's Summit Velocity to Host Augmented and Virtual Reality Open House

The University of Central Missouri and Lee’s Summit Velocity are hosting an Experience Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Studio Open House to showcase the university’s new Mixed Reality Studio, located at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17.

June 09, 2021
GeoSpectrum Conference
facstaff, University News

UCM Participates in GeoSpectrum National Conference

Representatives of the University of Central Missouri served as presenters and helped plan GeoSpectrum, a geospatial conference that was co-sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Gallaudet University.

June 04, 2021
Airport Management at UCM
Swisher Skyhaven Airport, University News

UCM First in U.S. to Offer MBA in Airport Management, Beginning in Fall 2021

UCM is opening new opportunities for students interested in the executive side of the aviation field through its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Airport Management.

June 03, 2021
Mark Arant, Ph.D.
University News, facstaff, CHST

Experienced University Leader Appointed CHST Interim Dean

Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., UCM provost and vice president for academic affairs, today announced the appointment of Weldon Spring, Missouri resident Mark Arant, Ph.D., as interim dean, while the university conducts a search.

June 01, 2021
Child Development
Rankings, University News

Child and Family Development Program at UCM Ranked Nationally

Intelligent.com has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development third in the nation among other child development degree programs. The program, offering both on-campus and online course options, was ranked highly because of its flexibility, value and strong course content.

May 27, 2021
WAFB Command at Military and Veterans Success Center
WAFB, University News, Military and Veteran Success Center

Showing Support for Service Members, UCM Hosts WAFB Command and Staff

Building upon a long tradition of collaboration with Whiteman Air Force Base, which has contributed to its Military Friendly® designation, the University of Central Missouri recently hosted members of the 509th Bomb Wing and 422nd Fighter Wing command and staff for a tour of the Military and Veterans Success Center.

May 27, 2021
CMPD Traffic Stop Training
University News, Rankings, CMPD

UCM Ranks First in State, 34th Nationally as Best for Non-Traditional Students in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting

A recent analysis by College Factual has placed the University of Central Missouri in the top 10% of the country for non-traditional students studying Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting.

May 27, 2021
KMOS Classroom
KMOS-TV, college of education, University News

Award-winning "KMOS Classroom: Summer School" Broadcasts Begins June 2

Beginning at 8 a.m. June 1, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, in partnership with UCM’s College of Education will provide three hours of programming focused on K-5 learning with the award-winning “KMOS Classroom: Summer School.”

May 25, 2021
Alice Greife, Ph.D.
facstaff, college of education, University News

While Looking Toward Retirement, Greife Challenges Students to be "Doers"

As she looks to a new chapter in her life, soon to retire as dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health, Science and Technology, Alice Greife, Ph.D., has a few simple but powerful suggestions for UCM graduates. While she encourages them to dream big, even more important, she challenges them to become “doers” in pursuit of their dreams.

May 20, 2021
Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
University News, ucmblog, student success

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
MO Girls State
events, University News

Missouri Girls State Includes Visit from Governor, Other State Elected Officials

Continuing a tradition that has taken place on the University of Central Missouri campus since 1998, high school girls from across the state will converge on UCM the week beginning Sunday, June 20, to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State.

June 17, 2021
Administration Building
Board of Governors, University News

Board Names 2021-2022 Officers, Acts on State Appropriations Requests

Capital and operating appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2023, contracts related to Multipurpose Building roof improvements, transportation services, and electronic door security enhancements were among action items approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors during its June 10 plenary session.

June 16, 2021
Missouri Boys State
events, University News

Missouri Boys State Continues Longstanding Tradition at UCM June 12-19

An outstanding citizenship program that will bring hundreds of high school students from across the state to Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri will host the 2021 American Legion Boys State of Missouri June 12-19.

June 10, 2021
JROTC Flight Academy at UCM
University News, rotc, UCM Aviation

Summer Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Brings High School Students to UCM in Pursuit of Private Pilot's Certification

Only a year after many of them received their driver’s licenses, a group of young men and women who have been inspired and encouraged to pursue aviation careers will soon earn their Private Pilot’s Certification after successfully completing an eight-week summer program at the University of Central Missouri.

June 10, 2021
AR App
events, UCM-LS, University News, MIC

UCM Participates in Year-long AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon

The University of Central Missouri is among several stakeholder organizations providing assistance for the AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon, sponsored by KC Digital Drive. The challenge brings together entrepreneurs, hackers, makers, developers and other creative minds with the goal of building mixed reality applications that solve local problems.

June 09, 2021
AR/VR Open House Flier
UCM-LS, University News, events, MIC

UCM, Lee's Summit Velocity to Host Augmented and Virtual Reality Open House

The University of Central Missouri and Lee’s Summit Velocity are hosting an Experience Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Studio Open House to showcase the university’s new Mixed Reality Studio, located at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17.

June 09, 2021
GeoSpectrum Conference
facstaff, University News

UCM Participates in GeoSpectrum National Conference

Representatives of the University of Central Missouri served as presenters and helped plan GeoSpectrum, a geospatial conference that was co-sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Gallaudet University.

June 04, 2021
Airport Management at UCM
Swisher Skyhaven Airport, University News

UCM First in U.S. to Offer MBA in Airport Management, Beginning in Fall 2021

UCM is opening new opportunities for students interested in the executive side of the aviation field through its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Airport Management.

June 03, 2021
Mark Arant, Ph.D.
University News, facstaff, CHST

Experienced University Leader Appointed CHST Interim Dean

Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., UCM provost and vice president for academic affairs, today announced the appointment of Weldon Spring, Missouri resident Mark Arant, Ph.D., as interim dean, while the university conducts a search.

June 01, 2021
Child Development
Rankings, University News

Child and Family Development Program at UCM Ranked Nationally

Intelligent.com has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development third in the nation among other child development degree programs. The program, offering both on-campus and online course options, was ranked highly because of its flexibility, value and strong course content.

May 27, 2021
WAFB Command at Military and Veterans Success Center
WAFB, University News, Military and Veteran Success Center

Showing Support for Service Members, UCM Hosts WAFB Command and Staff

Building upon a long tradition of collaboration with Whiteman Air Force Base, which has contributed to its Military Friendly® designation, the University of Central Missouri recently hosted members of the 509th Bomb Wing and 422nd Fighter Wing command and staff for a tour of the Military and Veterans Success Center.

May 27, 2021
CMPD Traffic Stop Training
University News, Rankings, CMPD

UCM Ranks First in State, 34th Nationally as Best for Non-Traditional Students in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting

A recent analysis by College Factual has placed the University of Central Missouri in the top 10% of the country for non-traditional students studying Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting.

May 27, 2021
KMOS Classroom
KMOS-TV, college of education, University News

Award-winning "KMOS Classroom: Summer School" Broadcasts Begins June 2

Beginning at 8 a.m. June 1, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, in partnership with UCM’s College of Education will provide three hours of programming focused on K-5 learning with the award-winning “KMOS Classroom: Summer School.”

May 25, 2021
Alice Greife, Ph.D.
facstaff, college of education, University News

While Looking Toward Retirement, Greife Challenges Students to be "Doers"

As she looks to a new chapter in her life, soon to retire as dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health, Science and Technology, Alice Greife, Ph.D., has a few simple but powerful suggestions for UCM graduates. While she encourages them to dream big, even more important, she challenges them to become “doers” in pursuit of their dreams.

May 20, 2021

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