UCM Partner Spotlight: University Health and UCM Join Forces to Fill Critical Healthcare Vacancies Through Award-Winning Homegrown CNA Training Program

A nationally recognized partnership designed to provide quality training for high-demand CNA (certified nursing assistant) positions is now in its fifth year at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. Developed by the University of Central Missouri and University Health, the learn-as-you-earn program offers debt-free scholarships to qualifying adult learners as well as both salary and benefits during the training period.

UCM Theatre and Dance Premieres 'Remember the Dance' April 20-23

UCM Theatre and Dance presents “Remember the Dance” in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall at 7:30 p.m. April 20, 21 and 22 and 2 p.m. on April 22 and 23. The April 23 matinee is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1), and will include ASL interpreters. Seating is limited, and tickets are available now. The show is family-friendly.

UCM OVATION Series Closes 2023 Season With Charged Particles Jazz Ensemble

The University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series closes its 2023 season with the Charged Particles Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 in UCM’s Hart Recital Hall, located in the Utt Music Building. The public is invited to this free performance, and no tickets are required.

VanBlarcum, Tremain Honored as 2023 Charno Award Winners at UCM

After already compiling an impressive list of accomplishments as students at the University of Central Missouri, Paige VanBlarcum and Cade Tremain have been named recipients of Charno Awards, the most prestigious honor given to new university graduates.

UCM's Greater Kansas City Writing Project to Present Summer Young Writers Camps for Middle, High School Students

Chavez Scholarship 20th Anniversary Celebration Honors Four Students, Former UCM President Patton

A 20-year relationship that has resulted in more than $400,000 in scholarship awards for Kansas City area students to attend the University of Central Missouri was celebrated on April 8 at the Holter Center at the Villa Guadalupe Campus on East Truman Road.

Percussion Artist Yun-Ju Pan Highlights OVATION Performance Series April 17

A concert by solo percussion artist Dr. Yun-Ju Pan is planned for 7 p.m. Monday, April 17 in Hart Recital Hall. This free event is part of the UCM OVATION Performance Series.

OVATION Performance Series Presents Agbeko Desouza, Koffie Fugah of Africana Fefeworwor Dance Ensemble

The University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series continues on Thursday, April 20 with a concert by Ghanaian Ewe musicians Agbeko Desouza and Koffie Fugah of the Africana Fefeworwor Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m. in the Elliott Student Union Auditorium.

UCM Special Education Major Honored as Student Employee of the Year

A University of Central Missouri student from Wesphalia, Missouri, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary student employees. The Student Employee of the Year awards ceremony was conducted by UCM’s Office of Human Resources on April 10, also recognizing two others students who placed in the top three, qualifying each of them to receive a trophy, certificate, and a sponsored financial award.

UCM Division of Art and Design Presents Biannual Senior Shows

The first of two Senior Shows will open April 12 in the main gallery of the University of Central Missouri Art Center. This show features the work of four UCM Art and Design majors who are preparing to graduate with degrees in majors such as Studio Art, Art Education and Illustration.