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Show poster for 2026 Senior Showcase
Events, University News, Division of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Keepin' It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026'

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance presents “Keepin’ It Reel: Senior Showcase 2026” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.

March 16, 2026
Administration Building
University News, Division of Music, Events

UCM Alumna to Kick Off Spring Piano Concerts with 'Fifteen Minutes of Fame' Premiere

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Music will highlight the work of pianists with four concerts this spring.

March 04, 2026
Author standing on stage points into a crowd of students with their hands raised
University News, Events, James C. Kirkpatrick Library

UCM Celebrates 57th Annual Children's Literature Festival

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will celebrate the 57th annual Children’s Literature Festival March 8-10, welcoming 25 nationally recognized authors and illustrators to campus.

March 02, 2026
Show poster for
Events, Division of Theatre and Dance, University News

UCM Theatre & Dance to Present 'Bus Stop,' Honor Outstanding Theatre Alumnus

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance will premiere “Bus Stop” by William Inge on Feb. 26-March 1 in the Highlander Theatre.

February 13, 2026
Elisabeth Stimpert
Division of Music, Events, University News, Faculty and Staff Awards

UCM Division of Music Presents 'Quartet for the End of Time,' Featuring Grammy-Winning Associate Professor

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Music will present a performance of Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” on Monday, Feb. 9, featuring faculty members and recent Grammy winners from Alarm Will Sound.

February 03, 2026
In Pieces show poster
University News, Events, Honors College, Division of Theatre and Dance

UCM Honors College Theatre Student Directs New Musical 'In Pieces'

Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Honors College student Jake Collins presents “In Pieces,” a new musical by Joey Contreras, with support from the Division of Theatre and Dance and the Honors College.

January 29, 2026
UCM leaders and two scholarship recipients pose for a photo
University News, Student Experience and Engagement, Events

MLK Freedom Scholarship Banquet Showcases Power of Art and Education

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) commemorated the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy by showcasing art and awarding scholarships at the annual MLK Freedom Scholarship Banquet on Tuesday, January 20.

January 21, 2026
Award recipient Delores “Dee” Hudson poses for a photo with Chamber and UCM representatives
University News, Events

UCM Honors Dr. King's Legacy With Freedom Scholarship Banquet, Volunteer Opportunities

Numerous activities are planned in January to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) 2026 MLK Celebration, with the theme “From Dream to Reality: Building the Beloved Community.”

January 16, 2026
Professor Yuankun Yao speaks during a Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony
University News, Commencement, Events

UCM to Celebrate 2025 Fall Commencement Dec. 12-13

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome thousands of visitors as it hosts the 2025 Fall Commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.

December 04, 2025
Jingle on the Quad and First Lady's Holiday Concert promotional graphic
Events, Division of Music, University News

Seasonal Highlights at UCM Include Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Concert

The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the University of Central Missouri (UCM) during several free events planned for early December.

November 17, 2025

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