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Oct
25

Homecoming Parade Awards Ceremony

Oct
28

Fall Jazz Ensembles Concert

Oct
30

UCM Percussion Studio Concert

UCM Fringe Festival promotional poster
University News, events, Division of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre and Dance Announces Inaugural Fringe Festival

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance will premiere the inaugural UCM Fringe Festival on Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at various locations across campus.

October 22, 2025
Students around table at UCM.
Summit Technology Center, University News, MIC Lee's Summit

UCM to Host 8-week MOSOC Technology Certification for Missouri Youth

he University of Central Missouri (UCM) will host an eight-week Missouri Security Operation Center (MOSOC) Technology Certification designed to help high school seniors and young adults, 19 to 24, launch careers in physical security technology. The program is funded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD).

October 21, 2025
Marching Mules walk in 2024 Homecoming parade
events, UCM Alumni Foundation, Office of Student Activities, University News

UCM to Roll Out the Red Carpet With Homecoming Hub, Parade, Alumni Awards

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is rolling out the red carpet for alumni during Homecoming festivities Oct. 20-25.

October 16, 2025
Gavel sitting on books
University News, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, events

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to Convene Oct. 21 at UCM

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene court at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).

October 15, 2025
Two men dance during the 2024 Trading Moon Powwow
University News, events, Student Experience and Engagement

Trading Moon Powwow Returns to UCM on Nov. 1

The Trading Moon Powwow will return as part of the 12th annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).

October 13, 2025
UCM President Best presents the State of the University
State of the University, Office of the President, University News

President Best Keeps UCM Future-Focused in State of the University Address

Change and the challenges it brings are common in every era of higher education, and 2025 is no different. During his eighth State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 2, University of Central Missouri (UCM) President Roger Best focused on the future and how the university can adapt to an ever-changing environment.

October 07, 2025
Josiah Nyangau, assistant vice provost of Assessment and Planning, and his children visit the family study room
University News, James C. Kirkpatrick Library

UCM Opens New Family Study Room at James C. Kirkpatrick Library

University of Central Missouri (UCM) student parents now have a dedicated study room at the heart of campus that supports academic success while providing a child-friendly space for their families.

October 02, 2025
UCM President Roger Best in front of the Administration Building
University News, Board of Governors, Office of the President

UCM Board of Governors Extends President Roger Best's Contract

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors has unanimously extended Roger Best’s contract as university president, underscoring confidence in the university’s continued progress during a time of rapid change in higher education.

September 30, 2025
Jeremy Hatch in his ceramics studio
events, University News, gallery of art and design

UCM Gallery of Art & Design Announces Ceramics Exhibition, Related Public Programs

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design presents “The ReCollection,” a solo show by Montana artist Jeremy Hatch on display Oct. 6-27.

September 26, 2025
UCM Administration Building
Rankings, University News

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UCM Among Top 20 Public Schools in the Midwest

U.S. News and World Report has included the University of Central Missouri (UCM) among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2026.

September 23, 2025

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