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In Tough Economy, Veterans Upward Bound Offers Free Academic Services to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers
In the current employment climate, veterans wanting to make a transition to civilian life may want to consider opportunities provided through Veterans Upward Bound to begin preparation for a new career.
May 29, 2020
Board of Governors Sets FY21 Budget, Approves Room and Board
In a virtual meeting May 27, the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors approved room and board rates, and adopted a preliminary Fiscal Year 2021 budget projecting an estimated $17.5 million gap in unrestricted general operating revenue before adjustments.
May 29, 2020
UCM Students Travel Virtually Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
In a time where universities are closed, classes are online and study trips are canceled, Tricia Hansen-Horn, UCM professor and program coordinator of public relations, has found a way to help her students travel – virtually.
May 29, 2020
Thomas Becomes Chair of School of Teaching and Learning July 1
After an internal search, the College of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Matt Thomas will become the new chair for the School of Teaching and Learning. Thomas brings a wealth of experience to the role of school chair with more than 20 years of experience in the College of Education and nearly a decade of experience in K-12 teaching, administration, and consulting prior to joining UCM in 2000.
May 21, 2020
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
