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Commitment to Student Success Leads to Record Retention at UCM
A commitment to helping students remain on track toward meeting their education goals is showing positive results at the University of Central Missouri, evidenced by fall 2020 census data. Retention of first-time, first- to second-year students, a key quantitative measure of student success, is a record 74.8 percent.
November 17, 2020
UCM Alumnus Will Speak on Impact of AI on Healthcare Industry in Distinguished Speaker Series
A presentation on the “Artificial Intelligence Impact on Healthcare and Other Industries” is planned as the second offering of the Fall 2020 Distinguished Speaker Series at the University of Central Missouri. Abidur Rahman, vice president of Intouch Solutions, will make remarks at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 via Zoom.
November 13, 2020
UCM-UMKC Law School Agreement Creates Faster Path to Professional Career
A collaborative agreement between the University of Central Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law makes it possible for UCM students to complete a law degree approximately one year faster and at less cost than a traditional pathway.
November 13, 2020
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Names Kinde Regional Chair-elect
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to international education and exchange, is turning to a University of Central Missouri faculty member for regional leadership.
November 12, 2020
UCM Lee's Summit Offers Virtual Sneak Peek of New Mixed Reality Studio on Nov. 20
The launch will provide a preview of the new studio’s virtual reality and augmented reality technology capabilities.
November 12, 2020
Generous Donors, UCM Board Make Crane Stadium Expansion, Upgrades Possible
An expansion and improvement project at the home of the University of Central Missouri Mules baseball team is moving forward thanks to financial support from donors and recent action taken by the university’s governing board.
November 11, 2020
UCM Lee's Summit and Urban TEC to host Technology, College and Career Virtual Event Dec. 4
The University of Central Missouri Gigabit Lab is joining forces with Urban TEC to host the Technology, College and Career Virtual Event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Additional sponsors include CISCO, Truman Medical Center University Health and Microsoft.
November 11, 2020
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents "Night of Noir" Studio Theatre One-Acts
The University of Central Missouri will present a “Night of Noir” Studio Theatre One-Acts streamed on YouTube with performances set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14. The house opens at 7:15 p.m., and the shows begin at 7:30 p.m. This production will be streamed online via YouTube with free admission.
November 11, 2020
UCM Board Action Makes Possible New Terminal Building at Skyhaven Airport
Benefitting from philanthropic support, the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors recently took a significant step toward achieving UCM’s vision for a state-of-the-art airport terminal and flight education center at Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport.
November 09, 2020
Professional Grounds Management Society Recognizes UCM with Honor Award
A tribute to the efforts of those who contribute to the University of Central Missouri’s beautiful campus, the Professional Grounds Management Society has named UCM recipient of an Honor Award in the society’s 2020 Green Star Awards® Competition.
November 09, 2020
