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Theatre and Dance and Music Present 'Little Women: The Musical' at Highlander Theatre April 6-9: ASL Interpreters Saturday Night
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present “Little Women: The Musical” at the Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 6, 7 and 8, and at 2 p.m. April 8 and 9. The April 9 matinee is Pay-What-You-Can (minimum $1). The show is family-friendly.
April 03, 2023
Homeland Security at UCM Receives Three More No. 1 Rankings from College Factual
As careers in homeland security flourish, the University of Central Missouri’s success in preparing graduates for the competitive field continues to grow with it. College Factual has ranked UCM No. 1 in Missouri for homeland security in three recent lists; Top Missouri Schools for Homeland Security, 2023 Most Popular Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri and Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security in Missouri (with Aid).
April 03, 2023
Professor Emeritus Rodenberg Shares Stories Highlighting Fond Memories of Lab School, International Office Experiences
From his early years teaching at the University of Central Missouri’s former lab school to serving as the university’s first Director of International Programs, Professor Emeritus Terry Rodenberg has always had a reputation as a great storyteller. In retirement, he is putting that ability to use sharing with others two self-published booklets highlighting his own favorite memories as well as those of past colleagues and alumni. His first work, “A Personal Look About Life at the Lab School” and his second publication, “Stories of the International Office,” are now available on a limited basis.
March 31, 2023
UCM Announces Schedule for Popular STEAM Summer Camps for Kids
The University of Central Missouri is partnering with Black Rocket online learning company to offer both in-person and online STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) summer camps for children from age 6 to 14. The in-person courses are new this year with three-hours classes offered weekly via either morning or afternoon sessions June 26 through July 28 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.
March 30, 2023
Criminal Justice Team Captures 20th Consecutive National ACJA-LAE Title
While finding a place to display 19 new trophies may pose a small problem for an award-winning program, it is a welcome challenge for the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. This shiny new hardware comes after a team of students and faculty members captured UCM’s 20th consecutive Sweepstakes Award at the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA-LAE) National Conference Competition.
March 30, 2023
Lubbers Earns Nationally Recognized Financial Aid Administrator Certification
Maintaining his high commitment to professional standards in his field, Tony Lubbers, director of financial aid at the University of Central Missouri, earned the FAAC® designation from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' accredited Certified Financial Aid Administrator® (CFAA) Program.
March 29, 2023
Students Take First Place at University of Kansas Sales Competition
For the second year in a row, the sales team from the University of Central Missouri took first place in the King’s Hawaiian sales competition hosted by the University of Kansas School of Business March 24-25.
March 29, 2023
SGA Awards to Long, Chancler Honor Governance, Service
Having grown up in a family that placed a high value on earning a college degree, Dr. Mary Long understands the benefits of a higher education, but also knows the pathway toward earning a degree often comes for many students with challenges, both academically and financially. When the former member of the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors was presented the James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award on March 23 she reminded students to never give up in pursuit of their education goals.
March 28, 2023
Board of Governor Sets Instructional, General Fees for FY 2024
While seeking to maintain the most affordable education possible for students amid rising inflationary costs, the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors approved slight increases in instructional tuition and general fees Fiscal Year 2024. Action on these matters took place when the board met in its March 23 plenary session on campus.
March 28, 2023
NACADA Honors Hertzler's Commitment to Academic Success Advising
Demonstrating her outstanding commitment to keeping students on track toward graduation, Hannah Hertzler has received the 2023 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Region 7 Excellence in Advising – New Advisor Award.
March 27, 2023
