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Quigley Receives 2025 Foster/Inglish Public Relations Prize at UCM
An employee who combines passion with purpose, An Quigley is the 2025 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.
August 01, 2025
UCM Alumni Foundation's Next Generation Council Announces 2025 '10 Under 40' Honorees
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Alumni Foundation has announced the 2025 class of its “10 Under 40” alumni recognition program.
July 16, 2025
UCM Professor Hughes Inducted Into Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame
Brian Hughes, Ed.D., ATC, professor and director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame.
July 14, 2025
University of Central Missouri Redefining Possibility Abroad and at Home
President Roger Best reflects on innovation in Southeast Asia, opportunities for mutual learning and the need to avoid complacency at home.
July 09, 2025
UCM Associate Professor Named State Children's Champion by Missouri Head Start and Region VII Head Start Associations
Karrie Snider, Ph.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), has been named the 2025 Missouri Head Start Children’s Champion by the Missouri Head Start Association (MHSA).
July 07, 2025
UCM Board of Governors Approves Budget, Academic Programs and Campus Improvements
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met June 13, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of strategic initiatives focused on student success, operational efficiency and academic innovation.
July 02, 2025
UCM Gallery of Art & Design Presents Summer Exhibition
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design will host a summer exhibition, “Communication: The Annual Exhibition of Mid-Missouri Artists Inc.,” from July 9 to Aug. 6 in the UCM Art Center.
July 01, 2025
Standards, Support, and Second Chances: Ed Wirthwein on Student Success
IIn this episode, Ed Wirthwein, the director of Community Standards and Support at the University of Central Missouri, shares his journey from being a student at UCM to becoming a vital part of the university's staff, emphasizing the importance of student support, mentorship, and community standards. He discusses his role in helping students navigate challenges, the significance of Greek life in fostering leadership skills, and his involvement in the Staff Council to advocate for staff interests. Ed's passion for student success and his commitment to creating a supportive environment at UCM shine throughout the conversation. Listen in!
June 27, 2025
UCM Earns National Re-Accreditation for Concurrent Enrollment Programs
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. As part of this distinction, UCM received a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Endorsement, the highest standard for programs in which high school instructors teach college-level courses.
June 26, 2025
UCM Professor Charles Schwepker Named Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
Charles H. Schwepker Jr., Ph.D., Randall and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar™ by ScholarGPS®, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide based on lifetime scholarly contributions.
June 12, 2025
