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Steinkruger Named First Hess Endowed Chair in Chemistry for Student Mentorship
University of Central Missouri faculty member Jay Steinkruger, Ph.D., has been appointed to the John Hess Endowed Chair in Chemistry for Student Mentorship.
November 13, 2024
UCM Members' Recent Visit to Hengshui University Key to Building Relationship with Institution Across the Globe
Placing a high value on preparing students to work in a global environment, a delegation of University of Central Missouri representatives traveled to China this fall to continue building upon UCM’s cooperative educational relationship with Hengshui University. Their visit took place at the same time a small number of HSU students are experiencing campus life in Warrensburg, Missouri, and as the university explores a possible visit from HSU education leaders in spring 2024.
December 05, 2023
Engineering Technology Students Finish Sixth at 2023 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Alabama
With a tight window for planning, design and fabrication, a team of Engineering Technology students at the University of Central Missouri are celebrating a sixth-place finish in the 2023 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The event, which included teams from approximately 40 institutions from around the world, took place Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Marshal Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
April 27, 2023
Nursing School Chair Nic Webb Named to AASCU Emerging Leaders Program
Nic Webb, DNP, an associate professor and chair of the University of Central Missouri School of Nursing, has been named to a new cohort of higher education professionals across the nation who are participating in the 2022 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Webb, who travels to the nation’s capital June 15-17 to participate in the program, is one of 36 individuals who are part of this a premier leadership development initiative established by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
June 14, 2022
Experienced University Leader Appointed CHST Interim Dean
Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., UCM provost and vice president for academic affairs, today announced the appointment of Weldon Spring, Missouri resident Mark Arant, Ph.D., as interim dean, while the university conducts a search.
June 01, 2021
Collegiate Esports Gaining Momentum at UCM
Part of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), UCM Esports began in the fall 2019 with team members playing other competitive college-level teams in games such as Overwatch, League of Legends and Rocket League. In the fall 2020 season, UCM Esports added Rainbow Six Siege, NBA2K, Super Smash Brothers and Valorant to their line-up of games.
November 23, 2020
ABET Accredits Six UCM Programs in College of Health, Science and Technology
ABET, an organization that sets the standard worldwide for the accreditation of programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology, has approved accreditation for six university of Central Missouri academic programs. All of these programs are housed in the College of Health, Science and Technology.
September 22, 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
UCM Students Producing Ear Guards to Bring Comfort to Healthcare Professionals, Others Who Wear Protective Gear
Two University of Central Missouri students have found an innovative way to provide relief for healthcare professionals who experience discomfort from extended use of protective masks.
April 07, 2020
UCM School of Nursing Ranked Among Top 5 Nursing Schools in Missouri by TopRNtoBSN.com
The University of Central Missouri’s School of Nursing was recently ranked among the top 5 nursing schools in Missouri by TopRNtoBSN.com, a leading online information source for current and prospective nursing students.
June 24, 2019
