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UCM Music Announces Concerts and Events Calendar for Spring 2020
Ring in the new decade with exciting performances, visiting artists, public presentations, and more as the University of Central Missouri presents an outstanding season of musical experiences.
January 10, 2020
UCM Alumnus, Author, Journalist Toriano Porter Will Speak at MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Jan. 21
Toriano Porter, an author, journalist and public speaker who studied journalism and creative writing at the University of Central Missouri, will return to his alma mater Tuesday, Jan. 21, to present the keynote remarks at the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Scholarship Dinner. The dinner is a highlight of a celebration that includes activities in honor of King.
January 08, 2020
Governor Appoints Prominent Sedalia Businessman to UCM's Governing Board
Ken Weymuth, a third-generation business owner from Sedalia, has been named to the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced the appointment, which will be effective through Jan. 1, 2025, pending Missouri Senate confirmation.
January 08, 2020
UCM Ranked as a Most Affordable School in Aviation Management, Operations
UCM is listed as 22nd on Affordable Schools’ online feature, “30 Best Affordable Bachelor’s in Aviation Management and Operations 2020.” With more information available at affordableschools.net, these rankings include some of the most prestigious aviation programs in the nation.
January 08, 2020
UCM Lee's Summit to Host Reception Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
University of Central Missouri students, alumni and community members are invited to a reception honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.
January 02, 2020
Local Resident(s) Among 27 UCM Esports Players to Receive Scholarships
Meeting a growing level of interest in a highly competitive arena, the University of Central Missouri has signed 27 students to participate in UCM Esports for spring 2020.
December 20, 2019
Student Collaboration with Warrensburg Main Street Paves Way for Spring 2020 Event to Promote Community History, Economic Vitality Through Photography
Working with Warrensburg Main Street, University of Central Missouri students are putting their knowledge of event planning into practice to create opportunities to attract people to the downtown area this spring while also enhancing the ability to market the community. Thanks to a student-Main Street partnership, planning is currently underway for what is tentatively coined “Snapshots of the ‘Burg.”
December 19, 2019
Duncans Make It Count in Son's Honor by Helping UCM Veterans
Dale and Megan Duncan recently presented a $7,500 gift to UCM from the Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count Foundation. The Duncans stopped by the Military and Veterans Success Center in early December to present the check to UCM President Roger Best, with members of Military and Veteran Services and the UCM Alumni Foundation also in attendance.
December 13, 2019
Prestigious Fulbright Opportunity Lands UCM Professor at the Smithsonian
For someone who has dedicated much of her life to the study of anthropology and museum leadership and operations, participation in a prestigious Fulbright program at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., was a childhood dream come true for Amber Clifford-Napoleone.
December 10, 2019
UCM Ready for Commencement Weekend Dec. 13-14
An exciting time in the lives of hundreds of students who are preparing for professional careers, the University of Central Missouri will conduct its fall 2018 Commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 at the Multipurpose Building.
December 09, 2019
