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Special Events Help UCM Celebrate 150 Years of Education for Service
With the theme, “150 Years of Education for Service,” the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s rich heritage of educating students through a number of special events that begin this semester.
January 14, 2021
UCM Associate Dean of Education, SGA President Receive Learning to a Greater Degree Awards for Fall 2020 Semester
The University of Central Missouri honored Ann McCoy, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Education, and Justin Cobb, a senior political science major from Taos, Missouri, as recipients of Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Awards during the Board of Governors’ meeting in December.
January 13, 2021
International MOU Signing Celebrates Partnership Involving UCM and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc
Representatives from the University of Central Missouri and the Government of Makueni County-Kenya, a member of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc and Global Classroom Exchange celebrated a unique international partnership at a Jan. 8 virtual event.
January 12, 2021
KMOS-TV's "Making," Honored With Regional Emmy Award
“Making,” the six-part series hosted by Matt Burchett, was recently recognized with a Regional Emmy® Award presented by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the 44th Annual Mid-America Emmy® Awards Ceremony conducted online.
January 11, 2021
Governor Parson Releases Funds Mostly Aiding Deferred Maintenance at UCM
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the release of $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement programs for Higher Education Institutions, which include the University of Central Missouri.
January 07, 2021
Members of Marching Mules Join Virtual Performance of Largest Intercollegiate Marching Band
While collegiate marching band performances were limited during the fall due to the pandemic, five members of the University of Central Missouri’s Marching Mules have a rare opportunity to perform for a national audience in a virtual presentation with hundreds of college and university students.
January 06, 2021
UCM Community Lends Helping Hand to Honor MLK's Legacy
With the theme, “Giving a Helping Hand to Achieve the Dream,” the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored by the University of Central Missouri in January 2021 through service and volunteer efforts that include faculty, staff, student and community participation.
January 05, 2021
UCM Provides Ultra-Cold Storage for Vaccine to Slow Spread of COVID-19
The University of Central Missouri and its faculty members in the College of Health Science and Technology are paying it forward to serve Johnson County residents by making ultra-cold storage available to house COVID-19 vaccines.
December 18, 2020
Events Marketing and Management Majors and RISE Team Up for Community Event
Students in the Events Management course, a class offered through the Events Marketing and Management Major in the University of Central Missouri Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies recently finalized a proposal with RISE Community Services in Warrensburg for a fundraising event in 2021. The event is currently titled Puzzle Palettes and will give community members an opportunity to help support efforts to aid individuals with autism.
December 18, 2020
UCM's Student Organization of Construction Managers Sponsors Toy Drive for Kansas City Children in Need
Helping children to have a happier holiday season, the University of Central Missouri’s Student Organization of Construction Managers recently conducted a toy drive that will benefit inner-city children.
December 15, 2020
S&P Global Ratings Assign UCM 'A+' Long-term Rating for Fourth Year
The University of Central Missouri has received a long-term rating of “A+” by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings for the fourth consecutive year regarding its Missouri Health & Educational facilities Authority’s series 3013C, 2018A and 2018B educational facilities bonds. While the rating reflects UCM’s dedication to sound financial operations, the rating outlook reflects financial pressures facing the university.
December 15, 2020
KMOS-TV Awarded Grant to Develop, Promote PBS Docuseries "American Portrait - The Story of Us"
KMOS-TV applied for and has been awarded a $15,000 American Portrait grant to showcase a population that often goes under served and under seen. KMOS-TV has partnered with West-Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS) and Services for Independent Living (SIL) of Columbia to help gather user-generated content for this program by highlighting individuals with disabilities in central Missouri.
December 09, 2020
After Interim Post, Klein Appointed University Librarian at James C. Kirkpatrick Library
Providing leadership for an important University of Central Missouri resource, Janette Klein has been named University Librarian. Her appointment overseeing the operations of James C. Kirkpatrick Library became effective Dec. 1, following her interim service at this post since February 2020.
December 08, 2020
UCM-Greater KC Writing Project Awarded $2.3 Million to Advance Literacy Skills for Kids and Teens
The Greater Kansas City Writing Project at the University of Central Missouri was awarded over $569,000 for the first year of a five year $2.3 million subgrant as part of a state-wide effort to improve literacy and ultimately the lives of Missouri children.
December 08, 2020
Student Led Group IPR Claims KC IABC Quill 2020 Award of Merit
Displaying skills they plan to employ in the professional world, students in the University of Central Missouri’s Innovative Public Relations program have received an Award of Merit for their entry in the Kansas City International Association of Business Communicators Quill 2020 Awards program.
December 04, 2020
Special Events Help UCM Celebrate 150 Years of Education for Service
With the theme, “150 Years of Education for Service,” the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s rich heritage of educating students through a number of special events that begin this semester.
January 14, 2021
UCM Associate Dean of Education, SGA President Receive Learning to a Greater Degree Awards for Fall 2020 Semester
The University of Central Missouri honored Ann McCoy, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Education, and Justin Cobb, a senior political science major from Taos, Missouri, as recipients of Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Awards during the Board of Governors’ meeting in December.
January 13, 2021
International MOU Signing Celebrates Partnership Involving UCM and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc
Representatives from the University of Central Missouri and the Government of Makueni County-Kenya, a member of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc and Global Classroom Exchange celebrated a unique international partnership at a Jan. 8 virtual event.
January 12, 2021
KMOS-TV's "Making," Honored With Regional Emmy Award
“Making,” the six-part series hosted by Matt Burchett, was recently recognized with a Regional Emmy® Award presented by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the 44th Annual Mid-America Emmy® Awards Ceremony conducted online.
January 11, 2021
Governor Parson Releases Funds Mostly Aiding Deferred Maintenance at UCM
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the release of $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement programs for Higher Education Institutions, which include the University of Central Missouri.
January 07, 2021
Members of Marching Mules Join Virtual Performance of Largest Intercollegiate Marching Band
While collegiate marching band performances were limited during the fall due to the pandemic, five members of the University of Central Missouri’s Marching Mules have a rare opportunity to perform for a national audience in a virtual presentation with hundreds of college and university students.
January 06, 2021
UCM Community Lends Helping Hand to Honor MLK's Legacy
With the theme, “Giving a Helping Hand to Achieve the Dream,” the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored by the University of Central Missouri in January 2021 through service and volunteer efforts that include faculty, staff, student and community participation.
January 05, 2021
UCM Provides Ultra-Cold Storage for Vaccine to Slow Spread of COVID-19
The University of Central Missouri and its faculty members in the College of Health Science and Technology are paying it forward to serve Johnson County residents by making ultra-cold storage available to house COVID-19 vaccines.
December 18, 2020
Events Marketing and Management Majors and RISE Team Up for Community Event
Students in the Events Management course, a class offered through the Events Marketing and Management Major in the University of Central Missouri Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies recently finalized a proposal with RISE Community Services in Warrensburg for a fundraising event in 2021. The event is currently titled Puzzle Palettes and will give community members an opportunity to help support efforts to aid individuals with autism.
December 18, 2020
UCM's Student Organization of Construction Managers Sponsors Toy Drive for Kansas City Children in Need
Helping children to have a happier holiday season, the University of Central Missouri’s Student Organization of Construction Managers recently conducted a toy drive that will benefit inner-city children.
December 15, 2020
S&P Global Ratings Assign UCM 'A+' Long-term Rating for Fourth Year
The University of Central Missouri has received a long-term rating of “A+” by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings for the fourth consecutive year regarding its Missouri Health & Educational facilities Authority’s series 3013C, 2018A and 2018B educational facilities bonds. While the rating reflects UCM’s dedication to sound financial operations, the rating outlook reflects financial pressures facing the university.
December 15, 2020
KMOS-TV Awarded Grant to Develop, Promote PBS Docuseries "American Portrait - The Story of Us"
KMOS-TV applied for and has been awarded a $15,000 American Portrait grant to showcase a population that often goes under served and under seen. KMOS-TV has partnered with West-Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS) and Services for Independent Living (SIL) of Columbia to help gather user-generated content for this program by highlighting individuals with disabilities in central Missouri.
December 09, 2020
After Interim Post, Klein Appointed University Librarian at James C. Kirkpatrick Library
Providing leadership for an important University of Central Missouri resource, Janette Klein has been named University Librarian. Her appointment overseeing the operations of James C. Kirkpatrick Library became effective Dec. 1, following her interim service at this post since February 2020.
December 08, 2020
UCM-Greater KC Writing Project Awarded $2.3 Million to Advance Literacy Skills for Kids and Teens
The Greater Kansas City Writing Project at the University of Central Missouri was awarded over $569,000 for the first year of a five year $2.3 million subgrant as part of a state-wide effort to improve literacy and ultimately the lives of Missouri children.
December 08, 2020
Student Led Group IPR Claims KC IABC Quill 2020 Award of Merit
Displaying skills they plan to employ in the professional world, students in the University of Central Missouri’s Innovative Public Relations program have received an Award of Merit for their entry in the Kansas City International Association of Business Communicators Quill 2020 Awards program.
December 04, 2020
