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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 person is wearing a black short-sleeve shirt under a white tank top dress and glasses. To the left is a dress on a mannequin and behind the person are several bare mannequins.
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
Two people talk to each other in a hallway while standing in front of a large poster, which is in front of a wall of windows. The poster has a lot of text and colorful charts about the research being presented.
TRIO McNair Scholars, Monthly News Roundup, Department of Educational Foundations and Literacy, Center for Global Education, Campus Community Health, Division of Theatre and Dance, Department of Communication and Digital Media Production, Department of Marketing Public Relations and Sport Management, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Department of Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences, University News, Elliott Student Union

April 2026 News at UCM

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) are closing out the spring semester by bringing home plenty of state and national awards. Faculty and staff also showcased their expertise with conference presentations and research publications.

May 01, 2026

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