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UCM Esports Team Member Recognized Nationally as Shoutcaster of the Year
Cody Bruckerhoff, s a student member of the University of Central Missouri’s new Esports team, has received the Collegiate Shoutcaster of the Year Award for 2019-2020 presented by the National Association of College Esports.
August 13, 2020
President Best to Deliver State of the University Address Aug. 27
Setting the tone for a new academic year, University of Central Missouri President Roger J. Best will present the annual State of the University Address from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.
August 12, 2020
Physical Relocation of Learning Commons, Virtual Programs, Enhances Access
An area that plays an instrumental role in helping University of Central Missouri students succeed in their college education, the Learning Commons, often referred to as the “learning center,” has been relocated to the first floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library.
August 12, 2020
UCM to Offer Popular Black Rocket Computer Science Online Youth Programs Throughout Fall
The University of Central Missouri is partnering with Black Rocket online learning company to offer online computer science summer enrichment classes for children ages 8 to 14 during fall 2020.
August 12, 2020
Navy Veteran Lands Management Job with Top Company After Completing UCM's Project Management Professional Prep Course
During these challenging economic times, Rolando Salvatierra is grateful for the career training and job opportunities that have resulted from his participation in the University of Central Missouri’s Project Management Professional Prep Course.
August 04, 2020
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
