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Jun
17

Warrensburg Community Band: "Our Story"

Sep
23

Michael Clark Concert

Oct
29

UCM Percussion Studio Concert

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University News, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, The Muleskinner, Career and Life Design Center, Honors and Awards, Monthly News Roundup, Department of Psychological Science, Department of English

May 2026 News at UCM

As the 2025-26 academic year came to a close at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), students and employees were showcasing their expertise. Student technical writers completed an extensive handbook revision for the League of Women Voters, while faculty and staff members presented at conferences and published new research.

June 05, 2026
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University News, Construction Management, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

University of Central Missouri Celebrates Reopening of Humphreys Building

After an extensive modernization project spanning more than two years, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated the grand reopening of the Humphreys Building with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 29.

April 30, 2026
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Department of Psychological Science, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University News, Honors and Awards

UCM Graduates Foreman, Oden Honored With 2026 Charno Award

Recognized for their academic excellence and strong campus involvement, Piper Foreman and Hadley Oden are the recipients of the 2026 Charno Award, the most prestigious honor given to University of Central Missouri (UCM) students.

April 13, 2026
Hadley Oden
Countdown to Commencement, University News, Commencement, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Leadership Roles at UCM Help Criminal Justice Major Find Path Toward Law School

The future seemed unclear when Hadley Oden, a Criminal Justice major, began her journey at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). However, on Saturday, Dec. 13, she will confidently cross the commencement stage as a college graduate and a future law school student.

December 10, 2025
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University News, Office of Student Activities, Monthly News Roundup, Division of Art and Design, Division of Music, Financial Services, Department of Psychological Science, Department of Management, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

October 2025 News at UCM

As the University of Central Missouri (UCM) hit midterms in October and the campus community was in full swing with Homecoming celebrations, students, faculty and staff were also winning awards and competitions, hosting events and attending conferences. Check out the October news roundup to read about all the ways UCM employees and students are redefining what’s possible every day.

November 07, 2025
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Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Events, University News

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to Convene Oct. 21 at UCM

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene court at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).

October 15, 2025
Lauren Gruber
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University News, Countdown to Commencement, Spring Commencement

Leadership Roles and Faculty Support Help UCM Senior Earn Criminal Justice Degree

After capping off her senior year with a national championship win, Criminal Justice and Criminology major Lauren Gruber is heading into her next chapter with plenty of confidence, skills and accolades.

May 07, 2025

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