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Free Online Courses from UCM Include Small Business Marketing, Personal Finance, HTML and More
UCM is offering free courses open to any interested individual with topics such as experiencing science in the pandemic, creativity and innovation and a variety of professional education classes.
May 18, 2020
UCM Board of Governors Sets FY2021 Tuition, Fees
Taking into consideration a likely decrease in state appropriations while also striving to keep higher education affordable, the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors has approved a recommendation to limit total tuition and mandatory fees to a 2.3 percent increase for Fiscal Year 2021. Board action took place during a special virtual plenary session on May 13.
May 18, 2020
UCM Announces New Campus Initiatives for Students Amid COVID-19
While the University of Central Missouri recently concluded the spring semester, much work is being done across campus to adjust as proactively as possible in this new environment while prioritizing the safety and needs of our students as we look toward the fall 2020 semester. Several new initiatives have been announced by university leadership.
May 15, 2020
Theatre and Dance Presents Awards, Scholarships at First Virtual Banquet
The Department of Theatre and Dance held its first “Virtual” Awards Banquet May 2, 2020 via a pre-recorded YouTube link. It was made available on all the department social media platforms at 6 p.m.on the day of the event, and was emailed to patrons and donors who may have missed the link’s posting.
May 14, 2020
New Research by UCM Professor Demonstrates Impact of Sediment, Meltwater on Glacier Movement
When discussing the impact of global warming, many skeptics often cite examples of glaciers that aren’t retreating as a way to support a belief that human-induced climate change doesn’t exist. Recently published research involving a University of Central Missouri professor, however, shows that new models depicting the long-term nature of glacial movement can demonstrate the pitfalls of making such an assumption.
May 13, 2020
UCM Announces Plan for ACT, SAT Test Optional Admission for Fall 2020
After considering factors believed to be the most accurate indicators of a student’s ability to succeed in higher education, the University of Central Missouri is making the ACT and SAT optional for admission to the university beginning in fall 2020. This decision moves forward the university’s plan to go test optional for the fall 2021 recruitment cycle, and is in response to maintaining an accessible and affordable education amid the national coronavirus pandemic.
May 13, 2020
UCM Enhances Availability of Courses for Whiteman Air Force Base Military and Military-affiliated Personnel
The University of Central Missouri is enhancing its partnership with Whiteman Air Force Base to make continuing their education even more convenient and affordable for military and military-affiliated personnel. Thanks to improvements made this spring, UCM is now offering additional opportunities for remote learning at the base.
May 12, 2020
Charno Awards Honor Outstanding Lee's Summit, Olathe Students
The Charno Award, the highest honor presented to both a male and a female graduating senior at the University of Central Missouri, has been awarded to Cole Fine, Olathe, Kansas, and Hannah Breedlove, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for 2020.
May 07, 2020
Free "Experiencing Science in the Pandemic" Course Offered Through University of Central Missouri
The online continuing education class focuses on scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving.
May 07, 2020
UCM's Online RN to BSN Ranks Top Among Missouri Programs
Nationwide, registered nurses (RN) are in high-demand, and one of the best ways for people in this field to advance their career is to earn a bachelor’s degree. The University of Central Missouri is helping nurses to build their professional credentials through its online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree – a program that was recently recognized by the national rankings organization, Intelligent.com.
May 06, 2020
