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Jun
17

Warrensburg Community Band: "Our Story"

Sep
23

Michael Clark Concert

Oct
29

UCM Percussion Studio Concert

Five students are standing next to each other in the Highlander Theatre lobby. Each is holding a white paper certificate for their New Theatre Guild Scholarship.
Student Awards, Division of Theatre and Dance, University News

UCM Theatre & Dance Presents Scholarships and Awards at Annual Banquet

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance celebrated its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 2 at the Highlander Theatre.

May 27, 2026
Flanked by UCM Board of Governors President John Collier, left, and UCM President Roger Best, Dr. Adam Runyon received the faculty Education for Service Award at the April 2026 Board of Governors meeting in Warrensburg.
Board of Governors, University News, Faculty and Staff Awards, Student Awards

UCM Board of Governors Advances Student Success Initiatives, Strategic Planning and Oversight Measures

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors took action on student success initiatives, reviewed progress on a new strategic plan and approved key oversight measures during its April 24 meeting.

May 05, 2026
A young woman is standing behind a podium giving a speech. There is a black curtain behind her. She is wearing a black graduation cap and gown. On the stage behind her are several UCM leaders sitting in chairs also wearing graduation regalia. Dozens of graduates are seen in front of her, sitting in chairs on the floor in front of the stage. They are all wearing graduation caps and some are decorated.
Commencement, Faculty and Staff Awards, Student Awards, University News, Events

UCM to Celebrate 2026 Spring Commencement May 8-9

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome thousands of visitors as it hosts the 2026 Spring Commencement exercises Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.

May 01, 2026
Three students stand side by side in front of a gray wall. Each is smiling and holding a Student Employee of the Year award plaque.
The Honors College, University News, The Muleskinner, Office of Human Resources, Student Awards

Digital Media Production Grad Named UCM 2025-26 Student Employee of the Year

A Digital Media Production graduate was named the 2025-26 Student Employee of the Year at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) during a reception hosted by the Office of Human Resources on April 14.

April 17, 2026
Two people stand in front of a gray wall and both are smiling and holding gold award plaques
Charno Award, Department of Psychological Science, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University News, Student 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
Two students and one faculty member pose with awards
Student Awards, University News, Faculty and Staff Awards, Division of Theatre and Dance

UCM Theatre & Dance Faculty, Students Receive Awards & Recognition at Region V American College Theatre Festival

Students and faculty from the Division of Theatre and Dance at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) attended the Region V American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Jan. 18-24 in Rochester, Minnesota.

February 04, 2026
Honors College students in front of the state capitol
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November 2025 News at UCM

The fall semester is winding down, but University of Central Missouri (UCM) students, faculty and staff were keeping busy throughout November. Students and professors spoke at numerous conferences, students brought home plenty of awards and faculty members had their work published nationally.

December 05, 2025
Sadie Staker holds an award certificate
Student Awards, University News, Muleskinner

Muleskinner Receives Awards in Two National Competitions

The Muleskinner, the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) student newspaper, received several awards at the Fall 2025 National College Media Association’s MediaFest Convention, hosted Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.

November 25, 2025
New Theatre Guild Scholarship Award recipients
Student Awards, Division of Theatre and Dance, University News

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Scholarships, Awards at Annual Banquet

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 3 at the Highlander Theatre.

May 13, 2025
Julie Stephens de Jonge, Courtney Swoboda, Andrea Garcia Tovar
Faculty and Staff Awards, Student Awards, Education for Service, University News

Three Honored with 2025 UCM Education for Service Awards

Three members of the University of Central Missouri (UCM) community who exemplify the university’s values have been recognized with the 2025 Education for Service awards.

May 02, 2025

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