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Kathy Anderson Assumes Interim Role as UCM VP for Intercollegiate Athletics
Following the recent loss of the University of Central Missouri’s top athletics administrator, UCM President Roger Best is turning to a seasoned veteran of the program, Kathy Anderson, to serve as interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
January 30, 2023
UCM's Longtime Athletics Leader Jerry Hughes Passes Away
Jerry Hughes, who dedicated more than 40 years to laying the foundation for successes that included regional and national athletics championships, improved sports playing facilities, and the recruitment of thousands of outstanding student-athletes at the University of Central Missouri, passed away late Saturday, Jan. 21, after a brief illness. Arrangements have not yet been announced.
January 23, 2023
Bestselling Author, UCM Women's Basketball Legend Millie Barnes Share an Inspirational Evening with Campus Audience Oct. 11
University of Central Missouri women’s basketball coaching legend Millie Barnes is returning to campus Oct. 11 to be part of a free public presentation featuring New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss. His new book, “Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team,” addresses a subject that was close to Barnes during her professional career with the UCM Jennies -- a topic that contributes to the author’s coming to campus and his remarks planned for 7 p.m. in Hendricks Hall.
September 26, 2022
