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UCM's Criminal Justice Students Celebrate 20-year Regional Winning Streak
For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri's gamma Epsilon Delta chapter of the Lambda Alpha Epsilon American Criminal Justice Association (LAE-AMCA) has claimed the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Regional III competition. This is unprecedented in the history of the association. UCM will not go on to compete for its 19th consecutive national title.
November 12, 2021
Pre-demolition of Nattinger-Bradshaw Hall Provides Training Opportunity for Warrensburg Area Firefighters
With the University of Central Missouri planning to demolish one of its aging residence halls, the university is putting the building to temporary use as a location for training local firefighters.
November 10, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Elf: The Musical'; ASL Interpreter Nov. 18 and Toy Drive through Run of Show
An entertaining warm-up for the holidays, the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents “Elf: The Musical,” with performances beginning Nov. 12. A toy drive through the run of the show to help children in need and an interpreter for the Nov. 18 production are included.
November 09, 2021
UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values
UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.
November 09, 2021
UCM Students Capture $11,500 in Financial Awards, Finish Second Overall in 11th State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition
Two University of Central Missouri students captured second place overall after collecting two first-place and one second-place award in specific categories during the 2021 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Oct. 29 at UCM.
November 04, 2021
UCM Celebrates Highlander Theatre's 50th Anniversary, Ed See Outstanding Theatre Alumnus Award Presentation
The University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the Highlander Theatre’s 50th year on Friday, Nov. 19, prior to the evening performance of “Elf The Musical.” This event takes place on the same day that the theatre opened at UCM, with the production of “Hamlet” on Nov. 19, 1971.
November 03, 2021
Governors Amend Design-Build Contract Expanding Scope of Airport Project
In its plenary session Oct. 29, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors voted to amend the design-build contract for construction of the new terminal and education building at Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport. This decision will expand the project which previously had a projected $2.8 million budget to one that will cost approximately $5.1 million, and will enable the facility to better serve community and student aviation needs.
November 02, 2021
Actuarial Science and Statistics Degree at UCM Nationally Ranked for Affordability
The Actuarial Science and Statistics program at the University of Central Missouri has recently been ranked as one of the top 10 most affordable degree programs of its kind for 2022. Bachelor's Degree Center, a website dedicated to providing users with information pertaining to higher education institutions across the country, placed the program 10th in the recent ranking with UCM being the only Missouri institution to be recognized.
November 01, 2021
UCM International Students Invited to Nov. 17 Presentation on CPT and OPT Work Programs
University of Central Missouri international students are invited to a Nov. 17 presentation designed to help them navigate the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) work programs.
October 29, 2021
While Seeking Record, Homecoming Events Exemplified UCM's Longstanding Education for Service Motto
While spectators lined the streets of downtown Warrensburg Saturday morning Oct. 23, to watch the attempt to achieve the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest ridden parade of mules, there was plenty more to cheer about as the University of Central Missouri celebrated its 2021 Homecoming.
October 28, 2021
