Design, Planning Firm Gould Evans Honored with Architecture Award for MIC Project

Gould Evans, a nationally recognized design and planning firm in Kansas City that has worked on a variety of projects for the University of Central Missouri, was honored this month as a recipient of two Chicago Athenaeum 2018 American Architecture Awards. One of those awards was for Gould Evans’ work on the Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) building in Lee’s Summit.

UCM Higher Education Leader, Innovator Ambrose Accepts KnowledgeWorks Position

After providing leadership for the University of Central Missouri and serving as a strong proponent for opportunities to help all Missouri students succeed, UCM President Charles “Chuck” Ambrose today announced that he will be leaving his university position.

UCM Student Participates in Rare Military Reenlistment While Piloting Airplane

After taking off in a Cessna 172 from the University of Central Missouri’s Skyhaven Airport and while passing over the Whiteman Air Force Base runway, Master Sgt. Rob Martin recites the U.S. Air Force reenlistment oath as administered by longtime Air Force fighter pilot Col. (Ret.) Ken Rizer.

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.