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UCM-Greater KC Writing Project Awarded $2.3 Million to Advance Literacy Skills for Kids and Teens
The Greater Kansas City Writing Project at the University of Central Missouri was awarded over $569,000 for the first year of a five year $2.3 million subgrant as part of a state-wide effort to improve literacy and ultimately the lives of Missouri children.
December 08, 2020
Student Led Group IPR Claims KC IABC Quill 2020 Award of Merit
Displaying skills they plan to employ in the professional world, students in the University of Central Missouri’s Innovative Public Relations program have received an Award of Merit for their entry in the Kansas City International Association of Business Communicators Quill 2020 Awards program.
December 04, 2020
UCM Recognized by Learn.org Among "Best Online Bachelor's In Law Enforcement" Schools
Demonstrating the quality of its criminal justice program, the University of Central Missouri was not only ranked among the nation’s best but was the only institution in Missouri to recently be included by Learn.org on a list of schools that have the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Law Enforcement.”
November 20, 2020
Professional Grounds Management Society Recognizes UCM with Honor Award
A tribute to the efforts of those who contribute to the University of Central Missouri’s beautiful campus, the Professional Grounds Management Society has named UCM recipient of an Honor Award in the society’s 2020 Green Star Awards® Competition.
November 09, 2020
KMOS-TV Show "Making" Nominated for Two Regional Emmy Awards
The KMOS-TV production “Making” was recently recognized by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with nominations for two programs from its inaugural season.
October 30, 2020
Bias, Carter Receive UCM Learning to a Greater Degree Awards
Setting an example for others to emulate, Ken Bias professor and coordinator of the physical education program, and Richard (Joey) Carter, a junior music education major from Blue Springs, Missouri, were recognized as recipients of the University of Central Missouri’s Learning to a Greater Degree Award when the Board of Governors met on campus Oct. 22.
October 26, 2020
UCM Only Missouri Institution Recognized for Most Affordable MS in Library Science
The University of Central Missouri was the only institution in Missouri to recently be ranked by Learn.org for having one of the “Most Affordable Online Library Science Degrees.”
October 21, 2020
SGA Recognizes UCM Public Safety Director as Recipient of Kirkpatrick Award
An honor that has been bestowed on individuals ranging from university members to state and national government leaders, Scott Rhoad, director of public safety at the University of Central Missouri, has received the James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award.
October 15, 2020
Talking Mules Capture Second Place for Overall Combined Sweepstakes in First Virtual Tournament of the Year
Competing against some of the nation’s best collegiate speech and debate teams, the University of Central Missouri’s Talking Mules captured second place for Overall Combined Sweepstakes while earning 19 trophies in the Derryberry Season Opener virtual tournament hosted by Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, Oct. 2-3.
October 06, 2020
UCM Employees Claim Two of Three MACADA Advising Awards
Demonstrating a strong commitment to student success, Krystle Gremaud, assistant professor and program coordinator for the Career and Technology Teacher Education program, and Rachelle Krausen, academic support advisor at the Success Advising Center, are being honored by the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) through two separate awards.
October 05, 2020
