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UCM Professor Looks at 'Multifaceted Radiomics' as Way to Predict Risk of Cancer Metastasis
New research by a University of Central Missouri faculty member uses an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique to allow physicians to predict which patients are at low risk of distant metastasis in order to help minimize radiation’s severe side effects.
July 30, 2020
Furedy Becomes Interim Chair of UCM's School of Aviation
The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies has announced that Dr. Matthew Furedy will serve as the new interim chair for the University of Central Missouri's School of Aviation. Dr. Furedy has more than 15 years of experience within aviation. He served as an airport inspector and the State Aviation Manager for the Nevada Department of Transportation for nine years before joining UCM.
July 27, 2020
McClure Archives and University Museum Awarded Grant to Assist in Consultation, Documentation of Native American Remains, Cultural Items
As part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the United States National Park Service is awarding the University of Central Missouri McClure Archives and University Museum a $90,000 grant to assist in the consultation, documentation, and repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural items.
July 27, 2020
Grant Helps Missouri Safety Center Explore New Measures to Counter Increase in Impaired Drivers
While the number of impaired drivers is escalating, the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri has a new opportunity to help address this national and state issue. It is receiving grant funding that paves the way for research into new tools to help keep high-risk drivers from getting behind the wheel.
July 23, 2020
JCCHS Coordinates Free COVID-19 Testing at UCM, Open to All Missourians
Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, will host a COVID-19 Community Testing event from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the University of Central Missouri. It is free to all Missouri residents.
July 16, 2020
KMOS-TV Partners with West-Central Independent Living Solutions to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, KMOS-TV will broadcast a series of inspirational documentary films that highlight and celebrate individuals who have overcome mental and/or physical challenges to achieve their goals. These films will air nightly at 5 p.m. beginning Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 on KMOS Emerge 6.3.
July 16, 2020
Unable to Meet Historical Standard of Celebration, UCM Cancels Commencement Exercises Scheduled For Aug. 1
After weighing the desire to provide the same kind of quality commencement experience that other University of Central Missouri graduates have enjoyed against current, increasing limitations posed by COVID-19, UCM today announced it is canceling commencement exercises planned for Saturday, Aug. 1.
July 16, 2020
UCM Recognized in St. Louis Graduates' Report, 'Degrees with Less Debt: Postsecondary Strategies that Enhance Low-income and Black Student Success'
The University of Central Missouri has been identified among five colleges and universities leading the charge to support low-income students and Black students to graduate from college with less debt. UCM’s work in this important area are noted in the report, “Degrees with Less Debt: Postsecondary Strategies that Enhance Low-income and Black Student Success, “to be released by St. Louis Graduates on July 15.
July 14, 2020
Dedication to UCM Social Media Contributes to Schleicher's Selection for Foster-Inglish PR Award
Described by his supervisor as someone who is intuitive, strives for excellence, and is a problem solver, Sam Schleicher has been named the 2020 recipient of the Foster-Inglish Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations at the University of Central Missouri.
July 10, 2020
Providing Seamless Preparation for Licensure Exam, ABAI Verifies Course Sequence for MS in Behavior Analysis Program
An important designation for University of Central Missouri students wanting to work in a psychology-related field, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence for the Master of Science in Behavior Analysis.
June 29, 2020
