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Highlighting a program that fosters a thriving entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit among University of Central Missouri students, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS) on Dec. 1 hosted the Integrative Business Experience 100 Company Celebration.
December 07, 2023
Thousands of visitors will be welcomed to Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 as the University of Central Missouri hosts 2023 Fall Commencement exercises in the Multipurpose Building. The celebration brings families, friends and students together for four ceremonies honoring more than 1,400 individuals who have met undergraduate and graduate degree requirements and a number of late and early walkers who are eligible to participate. Anyone who cannot attend but would like to view the ceremonies can do so virtually by clicking on the UCM Commencement Livestream page.
December 07, 2023
Placing a high value on preparing students to work in a global environment, a delegation of University of Central Missouri representatives traveled to China this fall to continue building upon UCM’s cooperative educational relationship with Hengshui University. Their visit took place at the same time a small number of HSU students are experiencing campus life in Warrensburg, Missouri, and as the university explores a possible visit from HSU education leaders in spring 2024.
December 05, 2023
Highlighting a program that fosters a thriving entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit among University of Central Missouri students, the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS) on Dec. 1 hosted the Integrative Business Experience 100 Company Celebration.
December 07, 2023
Thousands of visitors will be welcomed to Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 as the University of Central Missouri hosts 2023 Fall Commencement exercises in the Multipurpose Building. The celebration brings families, friends and students together for four ceremonies honoring more than 1,400 individuals who have met undergraduate and graduate degree requirements and a number of late and early walkers who are eligible to participate. Anyone who cannot attend but would like to view the ceremonies can do so virtually by clicking on the UCM Commencement Livestream page.
December 07, 2023
Placing a high value on preparing students to work in a global environment, a delegation of University of Central Missouri representatives traveled to China this fall to continue building upon UCM’s cooperative educational relationship with Hengshui University. Their visit took place at the same time a small number of HSU students are experiencing campus life in Warrensburg, Missouri, and as the university explores a possible visit from HSU education leaders in spring 2024.
December 05, 2023
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