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Experienced University Leader Appointed CHST Interim Dean
Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., UCM provost and vice president for academic affairs, today announced the appointment of Weldon Spring, Missouri resident Mark Arant, Ph.D., as interim dean, while the university conducts a search.
June 01, 2021
While Looking Toward Retirement, Greife Challenges Students to be "Doers"
As she looks to a new chapter in her life, soon to retire as dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health, Science and Technology, Alice Greife, Ph.D., has a few simple but powerful suggestions for UCM graduates. While she encourages them to dream big, even more important, she challenges them to become “doers” in pursuit of their dreams.
May 20, 2021
Plummer Receives Highest Honor for UCM Professional Staff, the Mees Award
Plummer was honored publicly during the Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 12 in the Elliott Student Union. His recognition was one of two awards presented during the program, which also included an opportunity to learn more about staff achievements throughout 2020-2021 and to introduce newly elected members of the Staff Council.
May 19, 2021
Welhoff Honored with 2021 Outstanding Staff Award
Caring, resourceful, conscientious and dedicated to customer service. These are among the many words office colleagues and other campus employees used to describe University of Central Missouri employee Claudia Welhoff in supporting her nomination for the 2021 Outstanding Staff Award.
May 19, 2021
UCM Public Safety K-9 Unit, Echo, Retired from Active Duty
An important member of the University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety has officially retired. Echo, a male German Shepherd who has been a part of the Canine (K-9) Unit for approximately eight years, was retired from Public Safety due to health reasons.
May 18, 2021
Danley, Reese Honored with Learning to a Greater Degree Awards
Honoring the excellent work of a student and a faculty member, the University of Central Missouri recently recognized Angela Danley, associate professor of elementary education, and Sabreyna Reese, a spring 2021 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, as recipients of Learning to a Greater Degree Awards (LTAGD).
May 18, 2021
Carter, Garver Honored with Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards for 2021
Recognizing the important role faculty and staff members have in keeping students on the right path to graduation, two University of Central Missouri employees have been recognized as recipients of Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards.
May 12, 2021
UCM Assistant Professor, Student Achieve Prestigious CHI Award
Haque and Setty will present their research May 11-12 at the CHI 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The conference, which involves participants from all over the globe, is planned for May 8-13.
May 06, 2021
Reddington Receives Top UCM Faculty Recognition, the Byler Award
After serving nearly three decades on the University of Central Missouri faculty, Frances (Fran) Reddington, Ph.D., not only has ability to energize students and get them excited about course material, but some students describe her as “a favorite” and “awesome teacher” in the way she enriches their learning environment. Such qualities have contributed to her selection for UCM’s 2021 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.
April 05, 2021
Hentges Honored with Governor's Excellence in Education Award
A dedicated educator for over two decades and a self-proclaimed life-long learner, Julie Hentges, Ed.D., today is helping to ignite the same passion she shares for education with her undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Central Missouri College of Education.
March 25, 2021
