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UCM Board Demonstrates Confidence in Best Through Extended Contract
Demonstrating its continued confidence in President Roger Best’s leadership, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors has extended the top UCM administrator’s employment contract through June 30, 2026.
December 14, 2021
KMOS PBS Named Finalist for NETA Public Media Awards
KMOS PBS, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, has been named a finalist in two categories of the National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) Public Media Awards program planned for Jan. 25, 2022. The KMOS PBS initiative titled “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special” was named a finalist in the category of Content: Cultural Documentary and in the category of Marketing/Communications: Integrated Media Campaign.
December 14, 2021
UCM Ed Specialist Student Selected as 2022 ALA Emerging Leader
University of Central Missouri graduate student Stephanie Goh has been selected by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as a participant in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2022 Emerging Leaders program. Goh, who plans to graduate from UCM in May 2022 with an Education Specialist in Professional Leadership: Librarianship, is a resident of Kirkwood, Missouri, who works professionally in the St. Louis area.
December 14, 2021
PRNews Names UCM Public Relations and Strategic Communication Program to Prestigious 2022 Education A-list
Joining an editorial compilation that includes academic programs at some of the nation’s most prestigious college and universities, the University of Central Missouri’s Public Relations and Strategic Communications program has been named to PRNews’s 2022 A-list.
December 13, 2021
Kennedy Center American College Theater Honors UCM Students, Faculty with National Awards
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival this fall recognized University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance faculty and students with National KCACTF Awards in Distinguished Achievement.
December 09, 2021
UCM Named Official World Record Holder for Largest Ridden Parade of Mules
After a thorough review of video, photographs and other supporting materials, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ has confirmed that the University of Central Missouri now officially holds the title for the largest ridden parade of mules. This record-setting achievement was reached with the help of 50 mules and their riders during UCM’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
December 08, 2021
UCM Celebrates 2021 Fall Commencement with Sesquicentennial Class
With more than 900 students expected to participate, the University of Central Missouri will celebrate its 2021 Fall Commencement exercises with four ceremonies the weekend of Dec. 10-11. Graduates will not only become members of the Class of 2021 but also have the honor of being part of the 150-year class as UCM continues to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
December 07, 2021
Experienced Education Leader Prepares for New Role as UCM Dean
Jeff W. Robertson, Ph.D., an educator and administrator whose teaching and leadership experience spans 24 years, has been named Dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health Science and Technology (CHST). UCM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Phillip Bridgmon announced this new appointment, noting Robertson will begin his new duties Jan. 3, 2022.
December 02, 2021
Student-Proposed "Experience Delirium" Event Extends Powell Gardens' Potential Outreach to New Visitors Age 21 and Beyond
While Powell Gardens has much to offer visitors who come in droves to experience its beautiful grounds and special events only a short drive east of Kansas City, a group of University of Central Missouri students are embracing an opportunity to help attract more young patrons to this botanical jewel.
December 01, 2021
UCM Cybersecurity Team Ranks Nationally in Top 1 Percent of Competitors
Demonstrating the quality of students’ academic preparation and skill in the area of cybersecurity, a team of University of Central Missouri students was recently ranked in the top 1 percent of college and university teams participating in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2021 competition.
November 30, 2021
