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Three people are sitting and three people are standing behind a long table in the foyer of the Carpenters International Training Center. Everyone is smiling and looking at the photo. The three people sitting are preparing to sign paperwork. One black tablecloth says “University of Central Missouri,” one says “North Central Missouri College www.ncmissouri.edu” and the third has the United Brotherhood of Carpenters logo. The people are in front of a statue of a carpenter.
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UCM & North Central Missouri College Partner With United Brotherhood of Carpenters to Expand Instructor Training, Degree Pathways

Skilled trades instructors across North America will have new pathways to earn college credentials and strengthen their teaching skills through a multiyear partnership among the University of Central Missouri (UCM), North Central Missouri College (NCMC) and the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF).

July 15, 2026
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College of Education, University News, Honors and Awards

UCM Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.

July 09, 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.
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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

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