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Experienced University Leader Appointed CHST Interim Dean
Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., UCM provost and vice president for academic affairs, today announced the appointment of Weldon Spring, Missouri resident Mark Arant, Ph.D., as interim dean, while the university conducts a search.
June 01, 2021
Child and Family Development Program at UCM Ranked Nationally
Intelligent.com has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development third in the nation among other child development degree programs. The program, offering both on-campus and online course options, was ranked highly because of its flexibility, value and strong course content.
May 27, 2021
Showing Support for Service Members, UCM Hosts WAFB Command and Staff
Building upon a long tradition of collaboration with Whiteman Air Force Base, which has contributed to its Military Friendly® designation, the University of Central Missouri recently hosted members of the 509th Bomb Wing and 422nd Fighter Wing command and staff for a tour of the Military and Veterans Success Center.
May 27, 2021
UCM Ranks First in State, 34th Nationally as Best for Non-Traditional Students in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
A recent analysis by College Factual has placed the University of Central Missouri in the top 10% of the country for non-traditional students studying Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting.
May 27, 2021
Award-winning "KMOS Classroom: Summer School" Broadcasts Begins June 2
Beginning at 8 a.m. June 1, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, in partnership with UCM’s College of Education will provide three hours of programming focused on K-5 learning with the award-winning “KMOS Classroom: Summer School.”
May 25, 2021
While Looking Toward Retirement, Greife Challenges Students to be "Doers"
As she looks to a new chapter in her life, soon to retire as dean of the University of Central Missouri’s College of Health, Science and Technology, Alice Greife, Ph.D., has a few simple but powerful suggestions for UCM graduates. While she encourages them to dream big, even more important, she challenges them to become “doers” in pursuit of their dreams.
May 20, 2021
UCM Follows CDC Guidance in Modifying Mask Requirement on Campus
he University of Central Missouri announced today that effective May 20, it will remove the on-campus face covering requirement for fully vaccinated individuals. The university made the decision after considering the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) most recent guidance and consulting with health experts.
May 19, 2021
Plummer Receives Highest Honor for UCM Professional Staff, the Mees Award
Plummer was honored publicly during the Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 12 in the Elliott Student Union. His recognition was one of two awards presented during the program, which also included an opportunity to learn more about staff achievements throughout 2020-2021 and to introduce newly elected members of the Staff Council.
May 19, 2021
Welhoff Honored with 2021 Outstanding Staff Award
Caring, resourceful, conscientious and dedicated to customer service. These are among the many words office colleagues and other campus employees used to describe University of Central Missouri employee Claudia Welhoff in supporting her nomination for the 2021 Outstanding Staff Award.
May 19, 2021
UCM Public Safety K-9 Unit, Echo, Retired from Active Duty
An important member of the University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety has officially retired. Echo, a male German Shepherd who has been a part of the Canine (K-9) Unit for approximately eight years, was retired from Public Safety due to health reasons.
May 18, 2021
