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Study Shows Public Trusts PBS-Member Stations, Values Impact on Children
From its locally produced programs to engagement with K-12 students and educators across the region, KMOS shares with other PBS-member stations in a #1 rating in public trust among nationally known institutions. The same study scored PBS above the public courts of law, in second place for public trust, touted PBS’s positive impact on the education of the nation’s children, and also confirmed that people consider PBS “an excellent use of tax dollars by the American public.”
March 01, 2016Department of Theatre and Dance Welcomes the Upright Citizens Brigade
As part of a High Impact Learning Grant from the University of Central Missouri College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, The Department of Theatre and Dance will host the return of the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Comedy Touring Troupe to the Nickerson Black Box Theatre for 90-minute show Saturday, March 5.
March 01, 2016UCM Performing Arts Series Presents The World Percussion Group in Concert
The Performing Arts Series and the Department of Music at the University of Central Missouri present The World Percussion Group–Directed by Maraca2! at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Hendricks Hall. The concert is part of the PAS Guest Artist Series.
March 01, 2016Mules Baseball to Dedicate New Playing Surface
Mules Baseball will officially dedicate the new artificial playing surface at Crane Stadium/Tompkins Field in a pregame ceremony before the Mules take on Pittsburg State on Friday, March 4. Game time for the Mules' 2016 home opener is set for 2 p.m.
February 29, 2016Stevenson Serving on Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Joy Stevenson, Ph.D., director emerita of the University of Central Missouri International Center, has been appointed to serve as one of two public members on the 13-member Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). Recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, CEA is a specialized accreditation agency focusing on intensive English language programs and institutions serving students in higher education around the world.
February 26, 2016
UCM Announces Creation of Third Cesar Chavez Scholarship for KC Hispanic Students
The University of Central Missouri will expand its outreach into the Kansas City area Hispanic community with the addition of a third the Cesar Chavez Scholarship to be made available to Kansas City area Hispanic students.
February 25, 2016Internet of Things Student Innovation Challenge Demo Day Showcases Student Projects
More than 30 student Internet of Things projects that use data to solve real-world problems will be featured Internet of Things Student Innovation Challenge Demo Day Thursday, March 3, on the second floor of Think Big, 1712 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
February 25, 2016UCM Plays Host to 48th Annual Children's Literature Festival
The University of Central Missouri will play host to the 48th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 20-22, with more than 30 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
February 24, 2016Retired UCM Professor Establishes Scholarship for Sociology, Social Work Students
Sociology and social work students at the University of Central Missouri will benefit from a $25,000 gift to the UCM Alumni Foundation from J. Mark Wehrle, UCM professor emeritus of sociology.
February 24, 2016UCM Alumni Foundation Approves $1.3 Million to Support Student Success
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri Foundation has increased the payout from its endowments in support of students and academic programs. The Foundation Board of Directors authorized a payout of $1.3 million for fiscal year 2017, which is a 9.72-percent increase from FY16 and nearly triple the payout since FY 12.
February 23, 2016
