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Scully Named Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor of Theatre for 2023-2026
The University of Central Missouri College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Aaron Scully, assistant professor of theatre, has been named the Meridith Harmon Sauer Distinguished Professor of Theatre for 2023-2026.
June 23, 2023
Syed Moinuddin Named Next UCM Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Central Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell has tabbed Syed Moinuddin as the next Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, it was announced Thursday, June 22.
June 22, 2023
InfoComm 2023 Display Highlights UCM as Case Study in Technologically Transforming Classrooms
Amid a myriad of technology displays individuals who attended InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida, June 10-16 had the opportunity to learn more about the University of Central Missouri’s relationship with Sony and the power and engagement of artificial intelligence (AI) to help transform the learning experience.
June 22, 2023
Professor Staab's New Book Examines the Originalist Jurisprudence of Hugo Black, Antonin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas and the Limits of Constraint
A new book by a University of Central Missouri professor profiles three prominent United States Supreme Court “originalists” suggesting that in actual practice this approach to legal decision making does not deliver on its promise of being free of personal philosophy and discretion. While originalists have looked to the text and original meaning of the Constitution as a clear and objective approach for jurisprudence, the author notes that these three originalist justices would likely have come to different conclusions on a variety of legal matters if they all served on the same court together.
June 19, 2023
Gift from UCM Alumnus Gives Underserved Students Advantage for Success
Contributing to the success of underserved students, Michael S. Harding, a 1973 University of Central Missouri graduate who grew up in St. Louis, has established the Harding Family UCM Advantage Scholars Endowment with a $250,0000 gift to fund a comprehensive college access and completion program for UCM’s incoming freshmen.
June 15, 2023
KMOS 'Making' Series Honored by Missouri Broadcasters Association
KMOS-TV was recognized by the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) during an awards ceremony at its annual convention at the Lake of the Ozarks on June 3. The University of Central Missouri's public broadcasting station received a first place award in the category “Special Program” for a story on the Missouri Meerschaum Company, part of the second season of its original series “Making.”
June 09, 2023
UCM Board Authorizes Budget Actions, Construction of Golf Center
During its June 8 plenary session, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors authorized revisions to the university’s Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget to reflect additional revenue and expenditures. It also approved FY 2025 operating and capital appropriations requests to the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD), authorized a construction contract and the naming of a new golf center at the Mules National Golf Club, and named the board’s executive officers for the upcoming fiscal year.
June 09, 2023
UCM Summer Music Camp & Piano Institute to Celebrate Camp Anniversary with Recitals Featuring Carolyn True
The 2023 UCM Summer Music Camp and Piano Institute will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Piano Institute with three recitals, including a solo concert by UCM Distinguished Alumna Carolyn True.
June 08, 2023
University Housing Launches New Living-Learning Initiative in Fall 2023
Maximizing opportunities to connect students who have similar academic interests at the University of Central Missouri, University Housing is launching a new living-learning initiative beginning this fall. The Learning Communities program replaces the S.H.I.P. (Special Housing Interest Program), which began two decades ago.
June 02, 2023
UCM's Online PR Degree Named Most Affordable Program by OnlineU
Anyone who is seeking an affordable Public Relations degree from a nationally recognized academic program, may want to consider the University of Central Missouri. The academic rankings organization, OnlineU has designated UCM #1 on its list of colleges and universities that offer the Most Affordable Online Public Relations Degrees.
May 30, 2023
