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2020 Patriot Day Ceremony Recalls the Tragic Events of 9/11 That Forever Changed Lives
While terrorist acts that occurred Sept. 11, 2001 on American soil still live vividly in the minds of many United States citizens, whose lives were forever altered on that date, a younger generation that includes college students may one day look at 2020 as a year that changed their lives. That message was part of a speech by Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gareth Young, who presented the Patriot Day remarks in Hendricks Hall.
September 15, 2020
Princeton Review Recognizes UCM Among 'Best in the Midwest' Institutions
In a salute to institutions of higher education it considers “academically outstanding and well worth consideration” for students in search of a degree, The Princeton Review has named the University of Central Missouri one of the “Best in the Midwest” colleges and universities.
September 11, 2020
UCM's Campus Cupboard Continues to Be a Success
Since its inception in late 2013, the University of Central Missouri Campus Cupboard has successfully helped students, faculty and staff with nutritional and other basic supply needs. The importance of such efforts today continues to grow among the challenges of the pandemic.
September 10, 2020
UCM Develops Partnership with South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc for Education and Workforce Development
Local businesses and organizations have an opportunity to help this innovative collaboration seek solutions to technology, education and other worldwide challenges.
September 10, 2020
UCM Nationally Recognized for Low Student Debt Among Graduates
Striving to make education affordable and accessible, the University of Central Missouri has been recognized by the student finance bureau LendEDU for having one of the lowest national debt numbers for 2019 graduates.
September 08, 2020
UCM to Launch Mixed Reality Studio at Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee's Summit
The University of Central Missouri is launching the Mixed Reality Studio, part of its Gigabit Lab, during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November. The studio aims to advance state-of-the-art technology in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) by developing new applications and educating the next generation of researchers, developers, entrepreneurs and technologists while collaborating with industry.
September 08, 2020
Chemistry Classroom Transformation Geared to Student Success
General Chemistry I and II courses can be challenging to many students, but through a recent classroom transformation in the University of Central Missouri Wilson C. Morris Science Building, the university hopes to enhance student success through interactive learning.
September 02, 2020
UCM Cybersecurity Masters Programs Ranked Among 50 Best in Nation
Making a list that includes programs at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the nation, the University of Central Missouri has been recognized by CyberDegreesEDU among public and private colleges and universities offering “Best Cybersecurity Masters Programs.”
August 31, 2020
Celebrate UCM's Campus Community Highlights of the '19-20 Academic Year [VIDEO]
Take a look back at the wide variety of awards, accolades and achievements UCM celebrated in 2019-2020.
August 31, 2020
President Outlines 2020-2021 Priorities in State of University Address [VIDEO]
University of Central Missouri President Roger J. Best on Aug. 27 presented his third State of the University address since assuming his post. He delivered his speech via live steaming video while speaking from a podium at the recently completed auditorium in the renovated Elliott Student Union.
August 28, 2020
