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Invitation to City Leaders Provides Opportunity to Increase Understanding of Skyhaven's Role as Regional Airport From Ground, Birds-eye Perspectives
While the University of Central Missouri’s Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport has a long history of preparing students for aviation careers, the university is working with community leaders to give them an up-close and birds-eye perspective of the airport and its role in serving local and regional aviation needs.
February 16, 2022
Rick Smetana Praises UCM for Valuable Degree Programs, Quality Instructors and Opportunities for Involvement
More than 20 years ago, Rick Smetana made the decision to check out the University of Central Missouri after a teacher in his Chicago suburb high school spoke highly of the school. Since then, Smetana has received four degrees from UCM, including several earned during his 24 years as a full-time university employee.
February 14, 2022
Murray State Educator Assumes New Role Leading UCM Agriculture Programs
Michelle Mullins Santiago, Ph.D., an educator who has been actively engaged in teaching agribusiness and economics continuously since 2008, will join the University of Central Missouri as the chair of its academic agriculture program. UCM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affair Phil Bridgmon announced her appointment, noting that Santiago officially begins her new duties July 1, 2022.
February 09, 2022
ABC News Veteran, 'What Would You Do?' Host, John Quiñones, to Visit UCM
John Quiñones, ABC News veteran and creator and host of the popular “What Would You Do?” nationally televised program, will speak at the University of Central Missouri Wednesday, Feb. 23. His free presentation, made possible by the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, is open to the public and is the first talk in what the center hopes will become many conversations with distinguished visitors to UCM in the months ahead. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this event at 7 p.m. in Nahm Auditorium, located in the W.C. Morris Science Building.
February 08, 2022
VTR Gift Supports Aviation Student in Seeking Commercial Pilot Certification
The University of Central Missouri’s role in helping to address a national pilot shortage and to fill other vital positions in the aviation field through training is benefitting from the School of Aviation’s relationships with organizations that share the same interest. Among such groups, VTR (Visionary Training Resources) recently made a financial gift to help a UCM student reduce a portion of the expenses needed toward earning a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
February 08, 2022
UCM Spring Studios 2022 Ready to Entertain Audiences Feb. 10-12
Enjoy a collection of 10-minute plays as University of Central Missouri (UCM) UCM Theatre and Dance presents Spring Studios 2022, “A Night of Nights…at Night.”
February 07, 2022
Board Authorizes Change in Aviation Flight Fees, Naming of Building Space
In its special plenary session Jan. 27, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved an increase in aviation fixed wing flight fees and established an aviation fuel surcharge. This was in addition to authorizing an agreement for on-call fence services, the naming of a space for future renovation in the Lovinger Building, and approving updates for the university’s strategic plan.
January 31, 2022
KMOS-TV Honored for Community Programming
KMOS-TV received two awards in recognition of excellence in content and for marketing of “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special.” Presented in a virtual ceremony on Jan. 25 by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), these awards celebrate stations’ work in education, community engagement, marketing/communications and content.
January 26, 2022
Kennedy Center Recognizes UCM Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty
At the same time preparations for Spring 2022 stage productions are underway, Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri were recognized for excellence in multiple areas during the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-22.
January 26, 2022
Career Services Center Announces Events to Connect Students with Employers, Dress for Success and More
From opportunities to help students dress for success and learn proper business dinner etiquette to landing job interviews and internships, the University of Central Missouri Career Services Center has scheduled a number of special events during the 2022 spring semester.
January 25, 2022
