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Longtime Academic Leader Mercado Becomes Dean of Harmon College Jan. 1
A dedicated educator who has served the University of Central Missouri and its students since 1988 today was named dean of the Adrian and Margaret Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Jose Mercado, Ph.D., who currently serves as chair of the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Analytics, assumes this post-Jan. 1, 2019.
November 17, 2018
The Five Real Questions to Ponder When Deciding on a College
Choosing the right college is a big deal, and it may be your first exercise in value, cost and quality reasoning. You have a lot of variables to look at. Be sure to dig deeper to find the right college to meet your needs. Consider these real questions when you’re shopping for the right college
November 12, 2018
Yotabites Co-founder Raj Nair Second Speaker in Big Data and Analytics Series Nov. 16
The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Business Analytics will host Raj Nair, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yotabites Consulting LLC, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in Ward Edwards 2020. Nair will discuss “The Role of Big Data and Analytics in a Digitized World.”
November 09, 2018
Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Shop Local
If you're worried about finding original and creative gifts for Christmas this year, look no further. The annual Holiday Market at the University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.
November 09, 2018
UCM Team Claims Gold Award at Annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition
A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the Gold Award for the Marketing Presentation at the 2018 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 2 at UCM.
November 08, 2018
UCM Teams Grab Two of Three Top Placements in Federal Reserve Bank-KC Code-A-Thon
For the second consecutive year, two student teams from the University of Central Missouri have finished in the top three positions at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Code-A-Thon. With top entries announced Thursday, Nov. 1, UCM captured first- and third-place honors among nine universities from six different states that participated in this highly competitive event.
November 06, 2018
Following Interim Appointment, Board Turns to Best to Lead UCM as President
Taking advantage of the University of Central Missouri’s internal administrative and leadership talent, the UCM Board of Governors today named Roger Best, Ph.D., the university’s 16th president.
November 05, 2018
UCM Legacy Creates Kindred Connections
You may have heard the term “legacy family,” but what does it really mean? At the most basic definition, legacy families are students and alumni whose families, including parents, grandparents and/or siblings, attended or currently attend UCM. It’s through these families that the heritage of UCM passes from generation to generation.
November 01, 2018
UCM Board Renews Two Charter School Agreements, Approves New Safety-Related Degree
A new Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management degree, a study abroad fee, on-call construction services agreement, and renewal of agreements with two university-sponsored charter schools were approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met Oct. 26.
November 01, 2018
Peirce Becomes Third Consecutive UCM Member to Earn Prestigious NACADA Academic Advising Award
For the third consecutive year, one of the University of Central Missouri’s academic advisors has been selected to receive an outstanding international academic advising award.
October 25, 2018
