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Four Commencement Ceremonies Honor UCM Graduates Dec. 8-9
Thousands of visitors will be welcomed to Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 as the University of Central Missouri hosts 2023 Fall Commencement exercises in the Multipurpose Building. The celebration brings families, friends and students together for four ceremonies honoring more than 1,400 individuals who have met undergraduate and graduate degree requirements and a number of late and early walkers who are eligible to participate. Anyone who cannot attend but would like to view the ceremonies can do so virtually by clicking on the UCM Commencement Livestream page.
December 07, 2023
UCM Members' Recent Visit to Hengshui University Key to Building Relationship with Institution Across the Globe
Placing a high value on preparing students to work in a global environment, a delegation of University of Central Missouri representatives traveled to China this fall to continue building upon UCM’s cooperative educational relationship with Hengshui University. Their visit took place at the same time a small number of HSU students are experiencing campus life in Warrensburg, Missouri, and as the university explores a possible visit from HSU education leaders in spring 2024.
December 05, 2023
Construction Management Alumni Turn Golf into Fundraising Opportunity to Aid Academic Program and Its Students
Members of the University of Central Missouri Construction Management Alumni Committee have turned a popular pastime into a highly successful philanthropic opportunity. By hosting golf tournaments for seven consecutive years, the committee has raised $303,761 to help fund student scholarships and other opportunities to aid and advance UCM’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program.
December 01, 2023
Library Rededication Celebrates Importance of Philanthropy in Meeting Students' Greatest Needs
On a day that was dedicated to giving across the globe, the University of Central Missouri shared the spirit of philanthropy through its own fundraising efforts and the rededication of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL), an accomplishment made possible by donor support.
November 30, 2023
Open Doors® Annual Release Ranks UCM Among Top Three Institutions Nationwide for International Enrollment at Master's Degree Level
In its annual release of international student data, Open Doors® ranked the University of Central Missouri third among master’s degree-granting institutions with the highest enrollment of students from outside the United States. The 2022-2023 report shows a move upward from the sixth spot on the list a year ago, continuing to place UCM in the top 10 among universities listed within the same institutional type. UCM ranked the highest among Missouri public and private colleges and universities that offer both baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
November 27, 2023
Spirit Bus Offers Opportunity for Students, Others to Travel to Mules NCAA-II Playoff Game in Searcy, Arkansas Nov. 25: Students Ride Free
An opportunity for University of Central Missouri students and others to support Mules football in person during the second round of the NCAA-II Championships, UCM Intercollegiate Athletics is making possible a “spirit bus” to transport fans to Searcy, Arkansas this weekend.
November 21, 2023
Ring in the Season with Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Market, Concert and More
Colorful lights, music, holiday treats, shopping and more await members of the University of Central Missouri community when the university hosts the annual Holiday Market, Jingle on the Quad, First Lady’s Holiday Concert and other special events Nov. 29-30. All of these activities are free and open to the public.
November 17, 2023
James C. Kirkpatrick Library Rededication on Nov. 28 a Highlight to Giving Tuesday
Demonstrating the power of philanthropic support, the University of Central Missouri will celebrate Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28 with the rededication of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL) at the facility’s first-floor Read and Relax area. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at noon to hear remarks by university leaders and check out state-of-the-art renovations that include modernized study and collaborative learning spaces, new study nooks, a wellness room, and soft furnishings made possible by the Koch Family Trust.
November 16, 2023
Grant Funding Allows Public Safety to Expand Safety Initiatives
Making the safety of students, employees and campus visitors a priority, the University of Central Missouri has established multiple initiatives to meet this goal with the help of $326,000 in grant funding since August 2022. The grant-funded projects initiated by the UCM Department of Public Safety are made possible by campus, local, state and federal sources, and include traffic safety education and equipment, impaired and hazardous driving enforcement, anti-terrorism equipment, protective equipment for police officers, and interoperable communications equipment.
November 10, 2023
UCM Ranked One of Military Times' 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges
Military Times, which provides the largest comprehensive annual ranking of higher education institutions for military service members and veterans, has named the University of Central Missouri among its 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges. UCM earned the highest overall rankings among all public and private Missouri institutions.
November 07, 2023
