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UCM Extends Contract of Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell Through 2030
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has extended the contract of Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Matt Howdeshell through June 30, 2030, reaffirming the university's confidence in his leadership and the momentum he has generated since arriving in 2023.
December 01, 2025
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
A Bridge to Family-Sustaining Careers: Inside UCM's Center for Workforce and Professional Education
Get an inside look at how UCM’s Center for Workforce and Professional Education prepares Missourians for family-sustaining careers through fast, flexible, employer-aligned training. This feature highlights the people, partnerships and programs shaping UCM’s growing workforce hub in Lee’s Summit, from healthcare pathways to industry-driven certificates, and the learners whose lives are changing in the process.
November 21, 2025
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
UCM Announces UCMAlerts Powered by Everbridge as New Alert System
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) strives to provide a safe campus environment for all students, employees and visitors. As part of these efforts, UCM is transitioning from TextCaster to UCMAlerts powered by Everbridge as its emergency alert system.
November 14, 2025
UCM Theatre & Dance to Present 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Division of Theatre and Dance will premiere “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Nov. 19-22 in the Highlander Theatre.
November 11, 2025
Associate Professor Julie Lewis Receives College Media Association's 2025 Distinguished Adviser Award
Julie Lewis, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and faculty adviser to The Muleskinner, has been named a recipient of the College Media Association’s (CMA) 2025 Distinguished Adviser Award.
November 10, 2025
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
UCM Board of Governors Approves Academic, Facilities and Administrative Measures Supporting Institutional Growth
The University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Board of Governors met Oct. 23, 2025, on the Warrensburg campus, approving a series of academic, facilities and administrative actions designed to strengthen academic offerings, enhance campus infrastructure and sustain operational excellence. All plenary items were approved unanimously.
November 06, 2025
UCM Art & Design Presents 'Senior Shows, Fall 2025'
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design will showcase senior students with a two-part exhibition, Senior Shows, Fall 2025.
November 06, 2025
