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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
UCM Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation
The University of Central Missouri’s commitment to serving active duty military members and veterans is being recognized. Today, UCM announced that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation.
February 19, 2021
Talking Mules Capture State Championship in Speech and Debate
Bringing recognition to the University of Central Missouri through their excellent performance, the Talking Mules Speech and Debate Team won the Missouri Association of Forensics Activities State Championship Tournament during the weekend of Feb. 12-13. The team placed first in the Overall Sweepstakes Category to capture the State Championship title. Team members also claimed several individual state championships at the tournament.
February 18, 2021
"We Are UCM: 150 Years of Service" Celebrates Rich Tradition, Raises Funds, Food Donations to Help Others
“We Are UCM: 150 Years of Service” not only recognized the University of Central Missouri’s long standing tradition of service to others, but it also led to $880 in monetary donations to help Warrensburg Big Brothers Big Sisters and generated 4,000 pounds of food for the Campus Cupboard and the Warrensburg Food Pantry.
February 17, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Production of "Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World" by Nicole Jost
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a free virtual production of the play “Sucia: A Cinderella Story for the Real World ” by Nicole Jost. The production will be available to view live online on the UCM Theatre and Dance YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. The play is recommended for all audiences and virtual doors open at 7:15 p.m.
February 17, 2021
UCM to Offer Online Course Exploring African American History Through Legacy of Chadwick Boseman
The University of Central Missouri will present Hidden Histories, a class designed for high-school students, March 8 through May 7. The online course will dive into African American history by exploring the legacy of the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
February 16, 2021
