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Welcome to the University of Central Missouri News Bureau

At the University of Central Missouri, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The UCM News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.

Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways UCM is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.

 

 
University News, Learning Day, Overcome Prejudices, Luis Córdoba

Córdoba to Outline How to Overcome Prejudices as Learning Day Speaker June 15

Luis Córdoba, a member of the Superintendent’s senior cabinet as the Executive Director of Student Intervention Programs for the Kansas City Public Schools, will bring his powerful message of the importance of helping people of all ages overcome prejudices and stereotypes as the keynote speaker for the UCM Learning Day June 15.

June 03, 2016
Missouri Health & Educational Authority’s bonds, University News, Standard & Poor’s Global ratings

S&P's 'A+' Bond Rating Reflects UCM's Strong Credit Fundamentals

A positive indication of the University of Central Missouri’s financial stability and ability to manage credit came in May as Standard & Poor’s Global ratings announced it has revised UCM’s rating on Missouri Health & Educational Authority’s bonds from "A" to “A+." This applies to the security for the series 2012A revenue bonds, which were issued to refinance the University Housing system energy savings project and library facility construction; series 2013B-2 bonds issued for improvements at Audrey J. Walton Stadium at Vernon Kennedy Field; and series 2013C-2 educational facilities revenue bonds to help construct The Crossing–South at Holden student housing-retail project.

May 31, 2016
Mules National Golf Club, University News, Keth Memorial Golf Course, ribbon cutting

Ceremonial Wishes for Good Luck Help Usher in New Era for UCM Golf Facility

Like a horseshoe, if a muleshoe can bring good luck, there is a great future ahead for golfers who play at Keth Memorial Golf Course, part of the University of Central Missouri’s newly branded Mules National Golf Club.

May 27, 2016
University News, Learning Day, Overcome Prejudices, Luis Córdoba

Córdoba to Outline How to Overcome Prejudices as Learning Day Speaker June 15

Luis Córdoba, a member of the Superintendent’s senior cabinet as the Executive Director of Student Intervention Programs for the Kansas City Public Schools, will bring his powerful message of the importance of helping people of all ages overcome prejudices and stereotypes as the keynote speaker for the UCM Learning Day June 15.

June 03, 2016
Missouri Health & Educational Authority’s bonds, University News, Standard & Poor’s Global ratings

S&P's 'A+' Bond Rating Reflects UCM's Strong Credit Fundamentals

A positive indication of the University of Central Missouri’s financial stability and ability to manage credit came in May as Standard & Poor’s Global ratings announced it has revised UCM’s rating on Missouri Health & Educational Authority’s bonds from "A" to “A+." This applies to the security for the series 2012A revenue bonds, which were issued to refinance the University Housing system energy savings project and library facility construction; series 2013B-2 bonds issued for improvements at Audrey J. Walton Stadium at Vernon Kennedy Field; and series 2013C-2 educational facilities revenue bonds to help construct The Crossing–South at Holden student housing-retail project.

May 31, 2016
Mules National Golf Club, University News, Keth Memorial Golf Course, ribbon cutting

Ceremonial Wishes for Good Luck Help Usher in New Era for UCM Golf Facility

Like a horseshoe, if a muleshoe can bring good luck, there is a great future ahead for golfers who play at Keth Memorial Golf Course, part of the University of Central Missouri’s newly branded Mules National Golf Club.

May 27, 2016
 

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UCM's Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff is available to answer media questions, present an overview of our campus community, identify subject-matter experts in our faculty, provide photos/video footage and work with you on articles related to higher education.

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Alex Greenwood

Director of University Communications and Media Relations
 
jgreenwood@ucmo.edu
660-543-4889

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Nicole Lyons

Assistant Director of University Communications and Media Engagement
 
ncooke@ucmo.edu
660-543-4732

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