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UCM Student Spotlight: Jacob Danley Earns Cybersecurity Degree and Begins New Job Just Two Years After High School Graduation
Within the space of a few weeks, Jacob Danley earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from UCM and started a full-time job at Burns & McDonnell, both at age 20.
June 15, 2021
UCM, UMKC Enter Dual Degree Program Focused on Mathematics, Engineering
Recognizing the value of a strong mathematics background in pursuit of highly technical careers, the University of Central Missouri School of Computer Science and Mathematics and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering have established a new dual degree program that is expected to give students a competitive edge in the job market.
May 07, 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
Three UCM Students Named Semifinalists for Fulbright Award
Demonstrating the University of Central Missouri’s commitment to providing opportunities for individuals to gain a worldly perspective, three students have been named semifinalists in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
May 05, 2021
New UCM Scholarship for KC Scholars Helps Students Realize Education Dreams
Fulfilling a vision by Kansas City entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Kauffman, KC Scholars is transforming students’ lives through renewable financial assistance/scholarships for college, college savings programs, and support services to help them successfully attain a post-secondary degree or credential.
April 30, 2021
Racy, Waddell Receive Top Honor for UCM Graduating Seniors
Zachary Racy, Riverside, Missouri, and Olivia Waddell, Olathe, Kansas, have been named recipients of Charno Awards, the highest honor presented to University of Central Missouri graduating seniors, and will be honored during spring commencement exercises May 7-9.
April 22, 2021
UCM Students' RISE Puzzle Palettes Project Enhances Autism Awareness
With assistance by University of Central Missouri students, an alley that intersects with Pine Street that has become a colorful jewel in the heart of Warrensburg’s downtown area has a new addition. It is not only bound to attract the attention of passersby, but will remind them of the opportunity to support people affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
April 22, 2021
UCM Student Lu Li Receives Safety Professional of the Year Award
Lu Li, a graduate student in the Occupational Safety Management program at the University of Central Missouri, has recently been named as the 2020 recipient of the American Society of Safety Professionals Greater Chicago Chapter Safety Professional of the Year Award.
March 24, 2021
Commitment to Student Success Leads to Record Retention at UCM
A commitment to helping students remain on track toward meeting their education goals is showing positive results at the University of Central Missouri, evidenced by fall 2020 census data. Retention of first-time, first- to second-year students, a key quantitative measure of student success, is a record 74.8 percent.
November 17, 2020
UCM-UMKC Law School Agreement Creates Faster Path to Professional Career
A collaborative agreement between the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law makes it possible for UCM students to complete a law degree approximately one year faster and at less cost than a traditional pathway.
November 13, 2020
