Lehr Chair Honoree Juan Williams Among Boys State Speakers

In addition to evening sessions featuring special presentations by a number of distinguished guest speakers, Fox News political analyst Juan Williams will accept the 2018 Lehr Memorial Chair when the University of Central Missouri hosts the 79th session of the American Legion Boys State of Missouri June 16-22.

Central Missouri Police Academy Spring Class of 2018 Achieves 100 Percent Hire Rate

The Central Missouri Police Academy (CMPA) spring class of 2018 will graduate on Thursday, June 12 with a hiring rate of 100 percent of those actively seeking a job in law enforcement.

Central Missouri Repertory to Present Children's Touring Production: Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

Central Missouri Repertory Theatre will present Aladdin and the Magic Lamp by Kathryn Schultz Miller this summer at numerous locations during the month of June.

Valuable Study of Farmers Markets, Student Internships, Mini Research Grants, All Part of USDA Grant Awarded to UCM's Agriculture Program

Recipients of a $745,823 federal grant will address multiple questions related to farmers markets in a three-year project that begins this summer.

Bhattarai Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Specialist Opportunity in Nepal in Urban Planning

UCM Chemistry Program Receives ACS Recertification

The Chemistry program at the University of Central Missouri recently received recertification by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

Making College More Accessible, Lee's Summit R-7, MCC-Longview and UCM Celebrate Launch of Innovation Track with Signing Ceremony

Through this dual enrollment program, high-school students can earn up to 30 hours of college credit at MCC-Longview campus and through UCM at limited or no cost to the students or their families.

UCM Plans Launch of Gift of Success Campaign to Fund Scholarships

Recognizing that many students who have the talent and ambition to pursue a higher education may not achieve their college dream without financial support, the University of Central Missouri has announced plans to launch the Gift of Success Campaign for students in fall 2018.

Bliss Receives UCM's J.P. Mees Award

Dr. Gerianne Bliss, M.D., director of the University Health Center at the University of Central Missouri, was named the 2018 recipient of the J. P. Mees Award during the annual Staff Appreciation breakfast May 9.

Clements Receives UCM Outstanding Staff Award

Rachel Clements, Warrensburg, office professional in the Department of Middle, Secondary and Adult Education at the University of Central Missouri, received the Outstanding Staff Award at the annual UCM Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 9.