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UCM Dedicates New Blaine Whitworth Disc Golf Course
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the Warrensburg community have a new outdoor recreation space, thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni.
April 17, 2025
UCM Seniors Hall, Robertson Honored With 2025 Charno Award
Recognized for their academic excellence and strong community involvement, University of Central Missouri (UCM) seniors Marie Hall and Alyssa Robertson are the recipients of the 2025 Charno Award, the most prestigious honor given to UCM students.
April 15, 2025
Tiffany Cochran on Alumni, Leadership and Legacy
In this episode of Central Speaks, we meet Tiffany Cochran, a UCM alumna and Senior Director of Events and Alumni Engagement. She shares her inspiring journey from scholarship student studying Fashion and Apparel Merchandising to leader in alumni engagement, reflecting on the pivotal role scholarships played in her education, her successful career in retail management, and her transition into higher education. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of community involvement, mentorship and building lasting connections with alumni.
April 15, 2025
Building Community Through Sports with Dr. Matt Howdeshell
We meet Dr. Matt Howdeshell, vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Central Missouri. We discuss his background, his vision for UCM athletics, the importance of community engagement, and the initiatives he has implemented to support student athletes, including nutrition and mental health services. The conversation also touches on myths surrounding university athletics, the challenges of following a legendary predecessor and Howdeshell's management style and team-oriented culture.
April 15, 2025
Making MOVES for Military-Friendly Education with Courtney Swoboda
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of UCM's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney’s decade of service in the Air Force and five years at UCM have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Dr. Cory Wicker on Redefining HR
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, UCM associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining UCM in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university’s most valuable asset: its people. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
Amber Goreham on Finding New Lanes
On our premiere episode, we welcome Amber Goreham. Amber is a proud two-time graduate of UCM, where she has spent the past 20 years dedicated to empowering students and alumni. With a Master of Science in Ethical & Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Amber has been at the forefront of guiding UCM students on their career and life paths since 2008. As the director of the Career and Life Design Center, she leverages life design principles and a commitment to career readiness to help students navigate their next steps and build the skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce. But Amber’s journey wasn’t always centered around academia—she was once on track to become a professional bowler before life handed her a proverbial gutter ball. Today, we’ll explore how she pivoted from the bowling lanes to a lane focused on shaping lives and careers at UCM. Listen in as we speak with Amber Goreham.
April 15, 2025
UCM's THRIVE program expands to four years, empowering more students toward independence
Since 2010, the THRIVE program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has offered students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a unique and supportive college experience—one that opens the door to greater independence, employment opportunities and personal growth. This spring, that door just opened wider.
April 15, 2025
KMOS Commemorates End of Vietnam War with new documentary
“Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice,” premieres on KMOS-PBS channel 6.1 April 29 at 7 p.m. and on the PBS App. This film by Matt Wilcox recounts the story of the Manchus (U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry) and pays tribute to all who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. Among the many veterans who tell their stories in this film are Missourians Stan Adams (author of “Mokane to Mole City, A Manchu Vietnam Memoir”) and David Hosenfelt, both of Callaway County.
April 14, 2025
UCM Celebrates Opening of New Rifle Range
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has enhanced the university’s Prussing Farm and expanded its community offerings with improvements to the shooting range.
April 10, 2025
