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Oct
06

Studio Recital: Junior Students of Profs. Adams, Auge, Merlano-Gomez, and Sentgeorge

Oct
15

Visiting Artist Recital: Joel Frahm (Jazz Trio)

Oct
17

Student Recital: Victoria Waggoner (Voice)

The gray stone Friendship Tower is seen on the right side and several trees, some green and some starting to turn fall colors, are on the left. There are orange and yellow flowers planted in front of the tower and there are UCM banners on the light poles along the sidewalk that passes by the tower.
Board of Governors, University News

UCM Board of Governors Votes on Capital Project Updates

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met Sept. 18 on the Warrensburg campus to address capital project funding.

September 25, 2026
The James C. Kirkpatrick Library is seen. Several green leafy trees are on the left, and the bottom third of the photo is sloping green lawn in front of the library. A few people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the library. It is an overcast day.
University News, Rankings, Military and Veterans Services, Financial Aid

UCM Ranked Among Top 20 Midwest Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News and World Report has included the University of Central Missouri (UCM) among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2027.

September 23, 2026
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Events, University News, Division of Theatre and Dance

Theatre & Dance to Premiere Quirky, Poignant Play, 'Alabaster,' at UCM

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance continues its 2026-27 season with the premiere of “Alabaster” on Oct. 1-4.

September 21, 2026
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Events, Division of Music, University News

UCM Music Presents Guest Pianist Michael Clark: 'Music Across Five Centuries'

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Music presents pianist Michael Clark in a solo performance of “XX26: Keyboard Music Across Five Centuries.”

September 14, 2026
The UCM Administration Building, a gray limestone three-story building, is seen at the back of the photo with tall, green trees in front. The American flag and Missouri flag are on the flagpole on the quad in front of the building, surrounded by shrubs, flowers and benches. It is a sunny day.
University News, Department of History and Social Studies

UCM Receives VA Grant to Memorialize Veterans In Higginsville, Fort Scott Cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has received a $255,451 grant to memorialize veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program (VLP).

September 10, 2026
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University News, Events, Division of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre & Dance to Present Four Student-Directed One-Act Plays

Enjoy an evening of entertainment as the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents “Ride or Die!!!” featuring four student-directed one-act plays Sept. 10-12.

September 08, 2026
Six people stand next to each other on a theatre stage with a backdrop for the play behind them. Some of the people are actors who are in costume for the 1940s-era play, while Aaron Scully is wearing a gray UCM polo and black shorts and the director is wearing a black-and-gray patterened dress. They are all looking at the camera and smiling.
Rankings, Division of Theatre and Dance, Monthly News Roundup, University News, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

August 2026 News at UCM

Students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) didn’t waste a single second this summer, even as the new academic year was quickly approaching. Whether it was training criminal justice professionals or premiering a new play, summer was a time for professional growth.

September 04, 2026
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Events, University News, Office of Military and Veteran Services

UCM to Host Sept. 11 Memorial Stair Climb at Walton Stadium

Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to lace up their sneakers and take part in a powerful tribute on Friday, Sept. 11, at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).

September 04, 2026
A UCM Public Safety officer is seen in his dark navy police uniform and hat while on duty in the athletics center for an event.
University News, Department of Public Safety

University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg Police to Formalize Overnight Campus Patrol Agreement

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the Warrensburg Police Department (WPD) plan to sign a memorandum of understanding that puts WPD officers on campus for overnight patrols beginning Sept. 1, backed by a UCM Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer on call every night to maintain continuous coverage.

August 31, 2026
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Board of Governors, UCM Alumni Foundation, University News, Department of Aviation, UCM Athletics

UCM Surpasses $60 Million Dreams Unite Goal as Board Reviews Fall Enrollment, Aviation Investment

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has surpassed the $60 million goal for its historic Dreams Unite comprehensive fundraising campaign, university leaders reported to the UCM Board of Governors during its Aug. 21 meeting on the Warrensburg campus.

August 27, 2026

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