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UCM Police Support Safety Efforts During 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from around the world descended on Kansas City this summer, University of Central Missouri (UCM) police officers were among the law enforcement professionals helping ensure one of the world's largest sporting events remained safe and secure.
July 17, 2026
UCM Invests in Student Experience with New Welcome Center and Residence Hall
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced a significant investment to further enhance the campus environment and student experience. McCownGordon has been selected as the construction partner for both the new UCM Welcome Center and the replacement of one of the university’s longstanding residence halls, Yeater Hall.
July 16, 2026
UCM & North Central Missouri College Partner With United Brotherhood of Carpenters to Expand Instructor Training, Degree Pathways
Skilled trades instructors across North America will have new pathways to earn college credentials and strengthen their teaching skills through a multiyear partnership among the University of Central Missouri (UCM), North Central Missouri College (NCMC) and the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF).
July 15, 2026
Teachers Become Students Again Through Hands-On STEM Partnership at UCM's Missouri Innovation Campus
On a sunny Monday morning, July 6, lab goggles replaced lesson plans as science teachers measured chemicals, recorded temperature changes and discussed classroom strategies in a chemistry lab at University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee's Summit. The teachers were not preparing for an exam. They were preparing for a new school year.
July 14, 2026
Knight, Stringer Recognized With Top Staff Awards at UCM
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has recognized two staff members for their dedication and service to the university. Carol Knight received the 2026 J.P. Mees Award for Outstanding Professional Staff, and Heather Stringer received the Outstanding Staff Award.
July 13, 2026
UCM Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
July 09, 2026
UCM Public Safety Captain Graduates from FBI National Academy
Capt. Mike Papasifakis, assistant director of the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Department of Public Safety, has graduated as a member of the 298th session of the FBI National Academy.
July 08, 2026
UCM Alumni Foundation's Next Generation Council Announces 2026 '10 Under 40' Honorees
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Alumni Foundation’s Next Generation Council has announced the 2026 class of its “10 Under 40” alumni recognition program.
July 06, 2026
June 2026 News at UCM
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) campus may appear to be quieter over the summer, but employees and students have been busy attending conferences, studying abroad, publishing research and facilitating workshops.
July 02, 2026
UCM Board Approves Strategic Plan Framework, Construction Projects and Contracts
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors approved a proposed framework for the university’s 2026-31 strategic plan, recognized faculty and staff members, and approved a series of academic, technology, transportation, facilities and construction-related items during its plenary session on Thursday, June 18, on the Warrensburg campus.
July 01, 2026
