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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, 2016Board Sets FY17 Academic, General Fees, Approves Academic Programs
In addition to setting instructional and general education fees at the current level for the 2016-2017 academic year, pending legislative approval of the Missouri Governor’s proposed increase in state appropriations for higher education, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved six new academic programs and three academic program revision requests when it met in plenary session Feb. 12.
February 22, 2016Governor Proclaims Saturday, Feb. 27 TRIO Day
To commemorate the continued efforts of TRIO programs and to focus the nation’s attention on the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives through education, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has proclaimed Saturday, Feb. 27, TRIO Day in Missouri.
February 22, 2016Board Actions Enhance Quality Campus Environment, Education Outreach
Actions taken by the Board of Governors Feb. 12 will enable the University of Central Missouri to make continued progress toward enhancing the quality of the campus learning and living environment while also extending its educational outreach to more than 1 million Missourians.
February 15, 2016Kidwaro Appointed to National Board Serving Non-land-grant Universities
An organization that is instrumental in seeking federal support for research and other opportunities at non-land-grant institutions, including the University of Central Missouri, has UCM campus representation at the top level following the appointment of Fanson Kidwaro to its Board of Directors. He will be meeting with the group in March.
February 12, 2016Department of Theatre and Dance to Present 'The Little Foxes'
The Department of the Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri will present its mainstage production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes Feb. 17-21 in the James L. Highlander Theatre. The play will be presented under the direction of guest director Jill Szoo Wilson at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-20, and 2 p.m. Feb. 21.
February 12, 2016
