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Byler Faculty Award Recognizes Professor Yao's Commitment to Education
Recognized for his dedication as a leader, collaborator and educator, Yuankun Yao, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2025 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).
April 25, 2025
Douglas Fiore Named Dean of UCM College of Education
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced the appointment of Douglas Fiore as dean of the College of Education. He will assume the role effective July 1, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Recycled Fashion Show, Community Cleanups to Highlight Earth Week Activities at UCM
Spring is finally here, and the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has a number of events planned to celebrate Earth Week.
April 18, 2025
UCM Student Shares Insights as Young Quality Professional at National Aerospace Forum
Attendees at the 32nd annual Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries (CQSDI) Forum heard from a University of Central Missouri (UCM) graduate student who spoke about his experiences as a young quality professional.
April 18, 2025
UCM Dedicates New Blaine Whitworth Disc Golf Course
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the Warrensburg community have a new outdoor recreation space, thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni.
April 17, 2025
UCM Seniors Hall, Robertson Honored With 2025 Charno Award
Recognized for their academic excellence and strong community involvement, University of Central Missouri (UCM) seniors Marie Hall and Alyssa Robertson are the recipients of the 2025 Charno Award, the most prestigious honor given to UCM students.
April 15, 2025
Tiffany Cochran on Alumni, Leadership and Legacy
In this episode of Central Speaks, we meet Tiffany Cochran, a UCM alumna and Senior Director of Events and Alumni Engagement. She shares her inspiring journey from scholarship student studying Fashion and Apparel Merchandising to leader in alumni engagement, reflecting on the pivotal role scholarships played in her education, her successful career in retail management, and her transition into higher education. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of community involvement, mentorship and building lasting connections with alumni.
April 15, 2025
Building Community Through Sports with Dr. Matt Howdeshell
We meet Dr. Matt Howdeshell, vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Central Missouri. We discuss his background, his vision for UCM athletics, the importance of community engagement, and the initiatives he has implemented to support student athletes, including nutrition and mental health services. The conversation also touches on myths surrounding university athletics, the challenges of following a legendary predecessor and Howdeshell's management style and team-oriented culture.
April 15, 2025
Making MOVES for Military-Friendly Education with Courtney Swoboda
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of UCM's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney’s decade of service in the Air Force and five years at UCM have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Dr. Cory Wicker on Redefining HR
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, UCM associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining UCM in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university’s most valuable asset: its people. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
