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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
SFCC, UCM Partner to Offer Adult Education and Literacy in Warrensburg
The State Fair Community College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program will be available on the campus of University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg starting in the fall.
August 27, 2020
UCM Schedules Alternative Event for Homecoming 2020
Recognizing that the current environment negatively impacts the University of Central Missouri’s ability to host events such as a parade, a football game and a number of other activities that traditionally bring alumni back to campus, UCM today announced the fall 2020 Homecoming will not take place in October. An alternative event is being planned for Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021.
August 26, 2020
MIC Aerospace Academy Discusses Partnership with Lee's Summit City Council to Launch Avionics Program
Aerospace Academy officials discussed the need for a program leading to jobs in this high-wage, high-demand field. Following the presentation, Mayor Bill Baird and several council members expressed their support for the new program.
August 24, 2020
