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New Esports Team Offers Competitive Outlet for Students, Recruitment Opportunities
With dozens of students making inquiries long before an official announcement is made, the University of Central Missouri’s expects its plan to launch a new Esports team to be a big hit, providing both a competitive outlet for current students while also serving as a future recruitment tool.
August 30, 2019
MOU with Japanese University Paves Way for Study Abroad Programs on Campus, Beyond
A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) is paving the way for more students from Japan to come to UCM, while possibly opening doors for future study abroad opportunities for domestic students.
August 27, 2019
UCM President Best Presents State of University Address Aug. 29
Roger Best, president of the University of Central Missouri, will present the 2019 State of the University Address from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in the James L. Highlander Theatre.
August 27, 2019
UCM, Lee's Summit School District Partner to Launch Avionics Program
With the help of industry experts and regional stakeholders, the University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Summit Technology Academy are working together to launch a new avionics and unmanned aircraft systems (drones) career pathways program.
August 26, 2019
Major Gift Helps Meet Need for New Marching Mules Uniforms
The university wants to show its pride in this outstanding 200-member group through an investment in new band uniforms, an effort that received a financial boost recently through a $50,000 major gift from an anonymous donor along with additional university support.
August 22, 2019
UCM's Online CJ Degree Nationally Ranked 19th for Affordability
Students seeking a quality, affordable online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice can learn more about opportunities at the University of Central Missouri thanks to recent rankings by AffordableSchools.net. It places UCM as 19th among 35 Top Value Criminal Justice Studies Online Degree Programs (Bachelor’s) 2019.
August 22, 2019
Learn About Career Training, Scholarships at UCM - Lee's Summit Professional Training and Education Open House
Individuals interested in launching new high-demand careers are invited to learn about training and scholarship opportunities at an Aug. 27 professional training and education open house hosted by the University of Central Missouri in cooperation with the Full Employment Council.
August 19, 2019
UCM Lee's Summit Offering New Course for Human Resources Professionals Seeking PHR or SPHR Certification
The University of Central Missouri’s Lee’s Summit campus is offering a new prep course designed for human resources professionals preparing for the Professional in Human Resources/Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) exams.
August 19, 2019
Free Public Screenings in Sedalia, Warrensburg on Ken Burns' Documentary Chronicling History of Country Music
KMOS-TV, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, is offering free preview screenings of Ken Burns’ documentary “Country Music” in Sedalia and in Warrensburg.
August 19, 2019
BestHealthDegrees.com Ranks UCM's Online MSN Fifth Most Affordable Program
Individuals who want to work in the health care industry and are seeking a quality, affordable education should consider the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at the University of Central Missouri. The online educational information resource, BestHealthDegrees.com ranked the UCM program fifth on a list of the nation’s “10 Most Affordable Online MSN Degrees.”
August 16, 2019
