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UCM Earns National Re-Accreditation for Concurrent Enrollment Programs
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned national re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the university’s excellence in delivering rigorous, college-level coursework to high school students through its Dual Credit Program. As part of this distinction, UCM received a Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) Endorsement, the highest standard for programs in which high school instructors teach college-level courses.
June 26, 2025
UCM Professor Charles Schwepker Named Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
Charles H. Schwepker Jr., Ph.D., Randall and Kelly Harbert Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar™ by ScholarGPS®, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide based on lifetime scholarly contributions.
June 12, 2025
Central Missouri Repertory Theatre to Present Touring Production of 'Space Kids'
Families across west central Missouri are invited to tag along on a space adventure this summer as the Central Missouri Repertory Theatre (CMR) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) presents “Space Kids.”
May 27, 2025
University Store Now Selling Meat From UCM Farms
Thanks to a partnership between the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Farms and the University Store, the Warrensburg community now has a new option for locally raised meat.
May 22, 2025
Dr. Dawn Pauling on Plague, Prairie Dogs and the Power of Curiosity
On this episode of Central Speaks, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Pauling, associate instructor of biology at UCM, whose career has taken her from tracking wildlife in the wilds of Alaska to researching one of the most misunderstood diseases in history—the plague. Dr. Pauling pulls back the curtain on her journey into wildlife disease research, busts a few plague myths and explains why hands-on, curiosity-driven learning is a major part of the UCM experience. We talk about why engaging students in real-world inquiry matters, how UCM supports that mission, and what it means to prepare the next generation of scientists not just to learn science—but to do it.
May 20, 2025
UCM Earns 24 Awards From Educational Advertising Awards
The Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) earned an impressive 24 honors from the 40th annual Educational Advertising Awards, including seven gold awards.
May 20, 2025
University of Central Missouri Ranks Sixth Among Military Friendly Schools
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation as well as recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly School.
May 19, 2025
UCM Athletics Announces Summer Closure Dates for Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday, May 15, that the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center will be closed to the public on select dates this summer to accommodate UCM Athletics’ summer sports camps and scheduled arena repairs.
May 15, 2025
Dooley, Lawson Recognized With Top Staff Awards at UCM
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has recognized two staff members for their dedication and service to the university.
May 14, 2025
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Scholarships, Awards at Annual Banquet
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 3 at the Highlander Theatre.
May 13, 2025
