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2022 MLK Celebration, 'Living the Dream: Live and in Color' Events Announced
With the 2022 theme, “Living the Dream: Live and in Color,” the University of Central Missouri in January will host a variety of special events on campus and in cooperation with local organizations to honor the legacy of civil rights leader and humanitarian Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser, Community Praise and Worship Service, and the annual Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Community Service Awards Luncheon are among these special events, in addition to other opportunities at UCM’s Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses.
January 07, 2022
Chavez Scholarship Recipients Honored by UCM Share Thoughts on Value of Higher Education
As a way to celebrate the legacy of a great civil rights leader and the relationship between the University of Central Missouri and members of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area, UCM honored 2021 and 2020 student recipients of Cesar E. Chavez Scholarships during the fall 2021 semester. Kansas City area students who want to further their education through this scholarship are being encouraged to apply for 2022 awards by Feb. 1.
January 04, 2022
Learn About the Art of Monoprinting at Four-day Workshop Offered by UCM
The University of Central Missouri will offer Monoprinting with Gelli Plates, a four-day workshop, designed to teach interested individuals how to create unique art prints.
January 03, 2022
Joe Mullins of UCM Named to Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors
Joe Mullins, consultant for the University of Central Missouri’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education, was recently named to the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors. He will begin serving a three-year term in January. Other new members joining the non-profit organization’s board this winter are Beth Rosemergey and Jason Snodgrass.
January 03, 2022
CNA, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Billing and Coding Professional Graduates Earn Sought-after Certificates from University of Central Missouri
Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Mental Health, Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and Medical Billing and Coding Professional programs were recognized Dec. 17 at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus.
January 03, 2022
UCM Offers Free Personal Enrichment Online Courses through May 2022
Short-term classes include topics such as creative writing, gardening, knitting and photography.
January 03, 2022
Forbes 2021 America's Top Colleges List Includes UCM
Business and industry magazine giant and digital content producer Forbes recently released its 2021 rankings of the top 600 universities in the United States.
December 17, 2021
Online Degree Prof Ranks UCM Online RN to BSN for Affordability
The University of Central Missouri has been ranked for having one of the Most Affordable Online RN to BSN programs in the nation. The ranking, conducted and published by Online Degree Prof, an independent and emerging online higher educational guide, listed UCM among nine other academic institutions across the country.
December 17, 2021
University Members Traverse 150 Miles in Under 150 Minutes to Celebrate UCM Milestone
The University of Central Missouri School of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Psychological Science recently held an athletic event to promote health and fitness while honoring the university’s 150th anniversary. The event, UCM 150 Celebration Team Challenge, charged a group of students and faculty with the opportunity to simulate traveling 150 miles in 150 minutes with human power.
December 16, 2021
Heroes to Hives Offers Outlet for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Military veterans making the transition to civilian life are finding new opportunities for financial growth and wellness thanks to a program that teaches them the art of agricultural beekeeping. This is part of Heroes to Hives, a Michigan-based program that is offered to United States veterans through the University of Missouri with resource, land and logistical assistance provided by the University of Central Missouri.
December 15, 2021
