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UCM to Host Anthropologist & Author Jason De León on Campus in April
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the McClure Archives and University Museum invite the community to a public lecture by anthropologist and award-winning author Jason De León on Tuesday, April 7.
March 23, 2026
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Keepin' It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026'
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents “Keepin’ It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
March 16, 2026
University of Central Missouri Celebrates Its Largest HAZMAT Removal Technician Certificate Program Graduation
Thirty students graduated March 3 from the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Hazardous Materials Removal Technician Certificate Program, marking the largest class in its history and highlighting how short-term workforce training can open doors to new careers.
March 11, 2026
February 2026 News at UCM
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) have been showing off their expertise this month. Three members of the Talking Mules are now state champions, associate professors published a book on digital literacy in libraries, innovative students won scholarships at the U.S. Bank Idea Jam, and a Biology student was awarded first place for her poster at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference.
March 05, 2026
UCM Alumna to Kick Off Spring Piano Concerts with 'Fifteen Minutes of Fame' Premiere
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Music will highlight the work of pianists with four concerts this spring.
March 04, 2026
UCM Celebrates 57th Annual Children's Literature Festival
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will celebrate the 57th annual Children’s Literature Festival March 8-10, welcoming 25 nationally recognized authors and illustrators to campus.
March 02, 2026
S&P Global Ratings Assign UCM 'A+' Long-term Rating for Eighth Year
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has received a long-term rating of “A+” from S&P Global Ratings for the eighth consecutive year regarding its Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority Series 2018A, 2018B and 2023 educational facilities revenue bonds. In addition, as a result of UCM’s dedication to sound financial operations, the rating continues to include a stable outlook.
February 25, 2026
UCM Theatre & Dance to Present 'Bus Stop,' Honor Outstanding Theatre Alumnus
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance will premiere “Bus Stop” by William Inge on Feb. 26-March 1 in the Highlander Theatre.
February 13, 2026
UCM Awards Provost Excellence Scholarship to Lee's Summit, St. Peters Students
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has awarded its second annual Provost Excellence Scholarships to Jake Johnson of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Savannah Kerans of St. Peters, Missouri.
February 10, 2026
January 2026 News at UCM
As January brought a chilly start to 2026, a new semester at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) was already heating up: the Fashion program and the Talking Mules received accolades, students and faculty presented at national conferences, the Intensive English Program earned reaccreditation, and a UCM fraternity received an award nomination.
February 06, 2026
