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UCM Plans to Transition from Charter School Sponsorship By June 2022
After becoming one of the state’s pioneering higher education institutions in the sponsorship of charter schools, the University of Central Missouri has announced its role as charter school sponsor will be coming to an end effective by June 30, 2022. While taking this step, UCM will continue to work with all seven charter schools that it currently sponsors as they transition to new sponsors.
May 13, 2021
Carter, Garver Honored with Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards for 2021
Recognizing the important role faculty and staff members have in keeping students on the right path to graduation, two University of Central Missouri employees have been recognized as recipients of Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards.
May 12, 2021
UCM, UMKC Enter Dual Degree Program Focused on Mathematics, Engineering
Recognizing the value of a strong mathematics background in pursuit of highly technical careers, the University of Central Missouri School of Computer Science and Mathematics and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering have established a new dual degree program that is expected to give students a competitive edge in the job market.
May 07, 2021
UCM Assistant Professor, Student Achieve Prestigious CHI Award
Haque and Setty will present their research May 11-12 at the CHI 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The conference, which involves participants from all over the globe, is planned for May 8-13.
May 06, 2021
Three UCM Students Named Semifinalists for Fulbright Award
Demonstrating the University of Central Missouri’s commitment to providing opportunities for individuals to gain a worldly perspective, three students have been named semifinalists in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
May 05, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Student Productions Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
The prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival recognized two students and two productions from University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance with national awards during its virtual festival in April.
May 04, 2021
Graduates of UCM's 150-year Class Honored During Commencement May 7-9
As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Spring 2021 Commencement exercises the weekend of May 7-9 are a new milestone in the life of the university as well as its many new graduates. A total of 1,940 undergraduate and graduate students who are completing their degrees this spring or by this summer are eligible to participate in ceremonies that take place in the Multipurpose Building.
April 30, 2021
New UCM Scholarship for KC Scholars Helps Students Realize Education Dreams
Fulfilling a vision by Kansas City entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Kauffman, KC Scholars is transforming students’ lives through renewable financial assistance/scholarships for college, college savings programs, and support services to help them successfully attain a post-secondary degree or credential.
April 30, 2021
Online Master's in Library Science and Information Services at UCM Nationally Ranked
Intelligent.com has ranked the Master of Science in Library Science and Information Services at the University of Central Missouri as second in the nation among other Masters in Library Science degree programs.
April 28, 2021
UCM's LAE-GED American Criminal Justice Association Chapter Captures 19th Consecutive Regional Sweepstakes Trophy
The University of Central Missouri Lambda Alpha Epsilon – Gamma Delta (LAE-GED) Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) continued its domination over teams from other colleges and universities by capturing the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Spring 2021 ACJA/LAE Region III Virtual Conference.
April 26, 2021
