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#MeToo@UCM Speak Out April 12 Welcomes Individuals Willing to Share Their Stories, Poems, Songs Related to Movement
A national effort that dates back to 2016 and originated among women, #MeToo is a social movement that encourages survivors of sexual misconduct to speak out about their experiences as a way to help fight against sexual harassment and violence.
April 01, 2022
Reggie Jackson to be Keynote Speaker at UCM's First Pitch Event
The University of Central Missouri is honored to welcome Major League Baseball legend Reggie Jackson as the keynote speaker at its sixth annual First Pitch Banquet, taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
April 01, 2022
Award-Winning Authors of 'Pachinko' and 'OBIT' Join UCM and National Book Foundation for April 20 Program in Hendricks Hall
An evening of readings and conversation with National Book Foundation Award-honored authors Victoria Chang (“OBIT”) and Min Jin Lee (“Pachinko”) is planned for 4 -5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 in Hendricks Hall on the University of Central Missouri campus.
March 31, 2022
Board of Governors Sets Room and Board Rates for 2022-2023 Academic Year
In its plenary session, March 24, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved tuition, general fees, and room and board rates for the 2022-2023 academic year while also awarding a construction contract for a new wrestling room at the Multipurpose Building, made possible through private funding.
March 29, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Present Tony Award-Winning Musical 'Fun Home'
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present the Broadway smash hit and Tony Award-winning musical “Fun Home.” Based on the popular autobiographical graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, the musical performs at UCM’s Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 7-9. An ASL Interpreter will be provided for the performance on April 7. The Sunday matinee on April 3 is pay-what-you-can (minimum $1). As a content disclosure, those attending should be aware “Fun Home” contains strong language and mild adult themes.
March 29, 2022
MS in Nursing and Part-time MBA at UCM Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Rankings for 2023
A testament to quality leadership and faculty in two University of Central Missouri graduate programs, the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released today included the Master of Science in Nursing and the part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Selections were partially based on factors that included high enrollment rates and high average test scores for UCM students.
March 29, 2022
Rogers will Receive Highest Faculty Honor, the Byler Award
As a longtime University of Central Missouri professor of communication, Jack Rogers, Ph.D., has developed a reputation for being an outstanding teacher and mentor, while also having a passion for speech and debate that is internationally known. These are just a few of many qualities that contribute to his nomination and selection as the 2022 recipient of the Byler Distinguished Faculty Award, the highest honor given to a UCM faculty member.
March 28, 2022
UCM Lee's Summit Named Finalist for LS Chamber of Commerce's 'Simply the Best' Award
Local businesses and organizations were honored at the Chamber’s March 18 monthly membership luncheon with UCM Lee’s Summit named a finalist in the category of 1 to 20 employees.
March 28, 2022
'Match Madness' Generates Support for UCM Student-Athletes
The University of Central Missouri held its first-ever “Match Madness” day of giving March 22 to raise funds for UCM Athletics. Mules and Jennies sports teams faced off in a friendly competition for a share of the matching gift donated by generous alumni and friends.
March 25, 2022
UCM, State Fair Community College Sign Concurrent Enrollment Agreement Opening Seamless, Efficient Pathway From Two-year to Four-year Degree
Collaborating to create a seamless, efficient pathway from associate to baccalaureate degree, the University of Central Missouri and State Fair Community College have announced a new concurrent enrollment agreement. This agreement enables students to enjoy a four-year education experience at UCM while simultaneously taking advantage of the affordability of the community college and the diverse levels of academic preparation SFCC provides.
March 24, 2022
