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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, Commencement, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, Computer Information Systems, Countdown to Commencement

UCM Student Combines Fashion & Computer Science Into a Career Path

Avery Barr, a Fashion major and Computer Information Systems (CIS) minor from Savannah, Missouri, came to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) with a passion for fashion. Now she’s graduating with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to turn that passion into a career.

May 04, 2026
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Department of Agriculture, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, Events, University News

Spring Plant Sale, Recycled Fashion Show to Highlight Earth Week Activities at UCM

Spring is finally here, and the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has a number of events planned to celebrate Earth Week.

April 16, 2026
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Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, University News, Division of Theatre and Dance, Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, Department of Educational Technology and Library Science, Monthly News Roundup, Department of Communication and Digital Media Production

February 2026 News at UCM

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) have been showing off their expertise this month. Three members of the Talking Mules are now state champions, associate professors published a book on digital literacy in libraries, innovative students won scholarships at the U.S. Bank Idea Jam, and a Biology student was awarded first place for her poster at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference.

March 05, 2026
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English Language Institute, University News, Monthly News Roundup, Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, School of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Department of Communication and Digital Media Production, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Department of History and Social Studies

January 2026 News at UCM

As January brought a chilly start to 2026, a new semester at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) was already heating up: the Fashion program and the Talking Mules received accolades, students and faculty presented at national conferences, the Intensive English Program earned reaccreditation, and a UCM fraternity received an award nomination.

February 06, 2026
UCM fashion and apparel students.
University News, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, UCM Board of Governors

UCM Board of Governors Meets to Approve Key Initiatives and Recognitions

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors convened for its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Warrensburg, addressing several key topics related to academic programs, campus management systems and institutional recognitions.

February 05, 2025
Lindsey Dobson works on her collection
Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, University News

UCM Fashion Student to Debut Collection at Kansas City Fashion Week

A University of Central Missouri (UCM) fashion student will debut her collection during Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) later this month.

September 20, 2024
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Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, University News

UCM Student Creations Contribute to Bra Couture@ KC's Efforts to Assist Individuals Whose Lives are Impacted by Cancer

An opportunity to showcase their creativity to help support individuals in need, faculty and students in the University of Central Missouri Fashion and Apparel Merchandising program raised thousands of dollars to support uninsured and underinsured cancer patients through their participation in the 2023 Bra Couture KC® charity auction.

May 04, 2023

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