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Jul
22

Warrensburg Community Jazz Band at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Jul
27

President's Concert

Jul
29

Warrensburg Community Band at Trails Regional Library

A student wearing a backpack is walking on a sidewalk toward the Administration Building at UCM. A flagpole with the Missouri flag and American flag are on the right. There are several trees in front of the building, which is gray limestone.
Dreams Unite, University Housing, University News

UCM Invests in Student Experience with New Welcome Center and Residence Hall

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced a significant investment to further enhance the campus environment and student experience. McCownGordon has been selected as the construction partner for both the new UCM Welcome Center and the replacement of one of the university’s longstanding residence halls, Yeater Hall.

July 16, 2026
Three people stand next to each other in front of a bar in a restaurant. The award winner, Alan Nordyke, is in the middle wearing a lavender polo and khaki pants and holding an award plaque. The person on the left is wearing a blue blazer and white pants, and the person on the right is wearing a dark gray suit jacket and pale yellow polo.
School of Nursing, Rural Schools Initiative, Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences, Department of Communication and Digital Media Production, KMOS-TV, Division of Art and Design, Honors and Awards, University Housing, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University News, College of Education, Fraternity and Sorority Life, International Student Services, The Honors College, Department of Educational Technology and Library Science

June 2026 News at UCM

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) campus may appear to be quieter over the summer, but employees and students have been busy attending conferences, studying abroad, publishing research and facilitating workshops.

July 02, 2026
Three people are standing next to each other in a meeting room in the Elliott Student Union - Board President John Collier, retiring employee Susie Pine and UCM President Roger Best. The person in the middle, Susie, is wearing a purple button-down shirt, black pants and glasses and holding an award certificate. John is on the left and Roger is on the right and both are wearing a blue suit.
University News, Honors and Awards, UCM Athletics, Board of Governors, University Housing

UCM Board Approves Strategic Plan Framework, Construction Projects and Contracts

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors approved a proposed framework for the university’s 2026-31 strategic plan, recognized faculty and staff members, and approved a series of academic, technology, transportation, facilities and construction-related items during its plenary session on Thursday, June 18, on the Warrensburg campus.

July 01, 2026
Volunteers assist with UCM move-in day
Department of Public Safety, University Housing, University News

Traffic Adjustments Announced for UCM Kickoff Move-In on Aug. 14

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of UCM Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester. Residence hall move-in activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and local residents should anticipate increased traffic volume, especially near campus and along South Maguire Street, where ongoing road construction may further impact travel.

August 11, 2025
residence-hall-photo-web
University News, University Housing

University Housing Launches New Living-Learning Initiative in Fall 2023

Maximizing opportunities to connect students who have similar academic interests at the University of Central Missouri, University Housing is launching a new living-learning initiative beginning this fall. The Learning Communities program replaces the S.H.I.P. (Special Housing Interest Program), which began two decades ago.

June 02, 2023

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