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After Serving as Interim Dean, Sawyer Now Leads CAHSS in Permanent Role
As the University of Central Missouri strives to maintain strong programs in the liberal arts, it will receive leadership from Michael Sawyer, Ph.D., as the new dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
December 05, 2019
Russellville, Ark. Educator Named Vice Provost for Academic Programs at UCM
Filling a position that is critical to student learning at the University of Central Missouri, Dr. Lisa Toms, Russellville, Arkansas, has been named vice provost for Academic Programs and Services. She begins her new responsibilities at UCM on Jan. 2, 2020.
November 21, 2019
UCM Professor Lands Federal Grant to Train Wind Tower Construction and Maintenance Employees
A University of Central Missouri safety professor not only believes interest for electrical safety in the wind power industry will increase, but he’s obtained federal funding to help train wind tower construction and maintenance employees.
October 04, 2019
UCM President Appoints Pearce to New Governmental Relations Role
Embracing former Missouri Senator David Pearce’s knowledge of state government and higher education and his passion for the University of Central Missouri, UCM President Roger Best today announced Pearce’s appointment to the newly created position of Executive Director for Governmental Relations.
September 20, 2019
Marketing, Communications Leader from Texas Brings Experience to New Role as UCM VP
Following an extensive search, the University of Central Missouri announces that Susan Nelson Smedley, Baytown, Texas, is joining UCM as Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communications. Smedley, whose professional career includes nearly 20 years of higher education communications experience as well as executive-level experience in private industry, begins her new role Aug. 16.
July 22, 2019
Burress, King Recognized by American Library Association During National Conference
Rene Burress, a University of Central Missouri faculty member, and Matthew (Matt) King, a graduate student at UCM, were honored by the oldest library association in the world, the American Library Association, during the group’s 2019 national conference, June 20-25 in Washington, D.C.
July 01, 2019
IMC Designer Linda Harris, LaMonte, Honored with Foster-Inglish PR Award
Linda Harris, a staff member described as someone who “truly exemplifies service to the University of Central Missouri, the Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) office and to students,” has received the 2019 Foster/Inglish Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.
June 20, 2019
Longtime Local Law Enforcement Professional Shares Knowledge as CMPA's New Director
The University of Central Missouri and the Missouri Safety Center have announced the appointment of Tim Lowry as the new director of the Central Missouri Police Academy on the UCM campus.
June 17, 2019
UCM's 11th President, James Horner Passes Away in St. Louis
James “Jack” Horner, the 11th president of Central Missouri State University, now University of Central Missouri, passed away May 26, 2019, in St. Louis.
June 05, 2019
Taylor Honored with J.P. Mees Award During Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast
With nomination documents citing characteristics that reflect her dedication and commitment to her job; a deeply rooted philosophy of helping her peers to be their best; and a positive attitude, Michelle Taylor has received the 2019 J. P. Mees Award.
May 24, 2019
