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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
Student-Proposed "Experience Delirium" Event Extends Powell Gardens' Potential Outreach to New Visitors Age 21 and Beyond
While Powell Gardens has much to offer visitors who come in droves to experience its beautiful grounds and special events only a short drive east of Kansas City, a group of University of Central Missouri students are embracing an opportunity to help attract more young patrons to this botanical jewel.
December 01, 2021
UCM Cybersecurity Team Ranks Nationally in Top 1 Percent of Competitors
Demonstrating the quality of students’ academic preparation and skill in the area of cybersecurity, a team of University of Central Missouri students was recently ranked in the top 1 percent of college and university teams participating in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2021 competition.
November 30, 2021
Support KMOS-TV, Celebrate UCM's 150-Year History During Documentary's Airing
Join University of Central Missouri 2014 Distinguished Alumna Meryl Lin McKean and UCM President Roger J. Best to support local public broadcasting as they host a pledge drive at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, during KMOS-TV’s airing of “Mule Tracks: UCM After 150 Years.”
November 30, 2021
Annual Holiday Market at UCM Offers Opportunity to Buy Local Dec. 1
While some items may be hard to find this holiday season, the University of Central Missouri is the place to go for original and creative gifts at the annual Holiday Market. The event is planned for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union.
November 23, 2021
First Lady Robin Best Collaborates with UCM Bands to Present Holiday Charity Concert Dec. 1 Benefiting Survival House
In this season of giving, area residents have an opportunity to help Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc. (Survival House) while enjoying music presented by the University of Central Missouri Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Warrensburg Community Band during the fourth annual UCM First Lady’s Holiday Charity Concert. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Hendricks Hall.
November 23, 2021
University of Central Missouri to Provide Support for VRoKCs Fall 2021 Hackathon
The VR/AR software development challenge is designed for high school students.
November 22, 2021
Best Returns to Georgia Alma Mater as Honors College Alumnus of the Year
As part of a new initiative honoring accomplished alumni at Georgia College, University of Central Missouri President Roger Best was recently recognized as the 2021 Dr, John E. Sallstrom Honors College Alumnus of the Year. The first presentation of this award took place this fall in Milledgeville, Georgia, as the Honors College celebrated its 50-year anniversary.
November 19, 2021
New Hires, Promotion Add Professional Experience to General Counsel, Accessibility Services Offices
The University of Central Missouri announces two recent hires and the promotion of one longtime staff member who will contribute in areas that range from meeting diverse legal needs addressed by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to assisting individuals with disabilities through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS).
November 18, 2021
Exercise Tiger Association Honors Swoboda Among Adopted Warriors
An honor that was awarded to 16 service members across the nation, Courtney Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at the University of Central Missouri, was recently recognized as an Adopted Warrior by the Exercise Tiger Association (ETA), a national non-profit commemorative foundation. She and others who received this distinction were publicly honored the weekend of Nov. 12-13 during Military Appreciation festivities that occurred on the University of Missouri – Columbia campus.
November 17, 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
Student-Proposed "Experience Delirium" Event Extends Powell Gardens' Potential Outreach to New Visitors Age 21 and Beyond
While Powell Gardens has much to offer visitors who come in droves to experience its beautiful grounds and special events only a short drive east of Kansas City, a group of University of Central Missouri students are embracing an opportunity to help attract more young patrons to this botanical jewel.
December 01, 2021
UCM Cybersecurity Team Ranks Nationally in Top 1 Percent of Competitors
Demonstrating the quality of students’ academic preparation and skill in the area of cybersecurity, a team of University of Central Missouri students was recently ranked in the top 1 percent of college and university teams participating in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2021 competition.
November 30, 2021
Support KMOS-TV, Celebrate UCM's 150-Year History During Documentary's Airing
Join University of Central Missouri 2014 Distinguished Alumna Meryl Lin McKean and UCM President Roger J. Best to support local public broadcasting as they host a pledge drive at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, during KMOS-TV’s airing of “Mule Tracks: UCM After 150 Years.”
November 30, 2021
Annual Holiday Market at UCM Offers Opportunity to Buy Local Dec. 1
While some items may be hard to find this holiday season, the University of Central Missouri is the place to go for original and creative gifts at the annual Holiday Market. The event is planned for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union.
November 23, 2021
First Lady Robin Best Collaborates with UCM Bands to Present Holiday Charity Concert Dec. 1 Benefiting Survival House
In this season of giving, area residents have an opportunity to help Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc. (Survival House) while enjoying music presented by the University of Central Missouri Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Warrensburg Community Band during the fourth annual UCM First Lady’s Holiday Charity Concert. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Hendricks Hall.
November 23, 2021
University of Central Missouri to Provide Support for VRoKCs Fall 2021 Hackathon
The VR/AR software development challenge is designed for high school students.
November 22, 2021
Best Returns to Georgia Alma Mater as Honors College Alumnus of the Year
As part of a new initiative honoring accomplished alumni at Georgia College, University of Central Missouri President Roger Best was recently recognized as the 2021 Dr, John E. Sallstrom Honors College Alumnus of the Year. The first presentation of this award took place this fall in Milledgeville, Georgia, as the Honors College celebrated its 50-year anniversary.
November 19, 2021
New Hires, Promotion Add Professional Experience to General Counsel, Accessibility Services Offices
The University of Central Missouri announces two recent hires and the promotion of one longtime staff member who will contribute in areas that range from meeting diverse legal needs addressed by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to assisting individuals with disabilities through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS).
November 18, 2021
Exercise Tiger Association Honors Swoboda Among Adopted Warriors
An honor that was awarded to 16 service members across the nation, Courtney Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at the University of Central Missouri, was recently recognized as an Adopted Warrior by the Exercise Tiger Association (ETA), a national non-profit commemorative foundation. She and others who received this distinction were publicly honored the weekend of Nov. 12-13 during Military Appreciation festivities that occurred on the University of Missouri – Columbia campus.
November 17, 2021
