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Alumni Foundation Announces $20 Million Planned Gift, Largest in UCM's History
The largest planned gift in the history of the University of Central Missouri – a commitment currently valued at $20 million – is being made possible by an alumnus whose affiliation with UCM began more than 100 years ago.
March 15, 2021
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Steward Honored Through Dedication of Music Practice Room
Honoring Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Steward’s great appreciation for education and her passion for music, the University of Central Missouri on March 10 celebrated her life through the dedication of a music practice room that will have a longtime impact on UCM students developing their performance skills.
March 10, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Virtual Production 'Funny...?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present 'Funny…?' A Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts on Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11. Studio Theatre One-Acts are student produced and student directed short plays. The virtual “doors” open at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. This production will steam virtually via YouTube. Admission to view the production is free.
March 08, 2021
'Missouri and the Great War' Traveling Exhibit Comes to Warrensburg
Beginning March 1 and running through May 7, Warrensburg residents and University of Central Missouri students will have the opportunity to explore Missouri’s vital role in World War I in a traveling exhibit. Endorsed by the Missouri Bicentennial, the exhibit will feature stories, images, and artifacts from museums, libraries, archives and private collections across the state.
March 05, 2021
Gov. Parson Lauds Mixed Reality Studio for Contributions to Prepare State's Workforce
Reflecting on workforce development goals he set early in his tenure as Missouri Governor, Mike Parson on March 2 said a new initiative at the Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) to prepare students for the workforce of the future “is exactly what we need to do” as a state.
March 03, 2021
Amid Pandemic, Nursing Students Gain Valuable Hands-on Experience Through Service
Pursuing a nursing degree at a time of pandemic may be a daunting task, but University of Central Missouri students not only remain committed to their educational pathways to become healthcare professionals, they are making a difference through their service to others.
March 01, 2021
Gov. Parson to Visit New Mixed Reality Studio at UCM-Lee's Summit
Missouri Governor Mike Parson will visit the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit on March 2 to see firsthand how projects funded through the Missouri Excels program are helping prepare the next generation of researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs.
March 01, 2021
Providing Real-Life Experience, Student Managed Investment Fund Tops $1 Million
While providing an outstanding learning opportunity for University of Central Missouri students, the Student Managed Investment Fund recently grew to more than $1 million under management. This doubled the amount initially committed by the UCM Alumni Foundation in 2013 to create the SMIF in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies.
February 26, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents First Alumni Production, 'In the End'
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance, in conjunction with the Richard Herman Black Box Theatre Program and UCM Theatre and Dance Alumni, will present the inaugural alumni production: a virtual staged reading of “In the End” by alumna Sharai Bohannon, Class of 2013. The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 at 7:30 PM, live via Zoom
February 26, 2021
UCM Bands Plans First Concert of the Spring 2021 Semester Saturday, Feb. 27
The University of Central Missouri Bands invites the campus community and the general public to attend its first concert performance of the Spring 2021 semester at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in Hendricks Hall. This free concert was prepared over the course of the semester with careful COVID-19 mitigations in place for the safety of all of those who attend.
February 24, 2021
