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Engineering Student Finds Her Voice, and Her Path, at UCM
When Kennedy Bergman walks across the stage at the University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Spring 2026 Commencement, she will do so with a degree in hand, a career start already secured and a confidence she worked to build step by step.
May 07, 2026
Missouri Innovation Campus Program's Cohorts Excel Academically as They Prepare for IT and Engineering Careers
Students in the nationally recognized Missouri Innovation Campus program recently achieved academic honors while participating in this rigorous, career-focused degree initiative. The one-of-a-kind program is made possible through a partnership including the University of Central Missouri, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, Metropolitan Community College and more than 70 business partners. The program prepares IT and engineering graduates for a successful career, decreases the cost of a college degree and reduces the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree while eliminating the skills gap and providing real-world learning experiences through three-year, year-round, paid internships.
January 16, 2024
Engineering Technology Students Finish Sixth at 2023 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Alabama
With a tight window for planning, design and fabrication, a team of Engineering Technology students at the University of Central Missouri are celebrating a sixth-place finish in the 2023 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The event, which included teams from approximately 40 institutions from around the world, took place Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 at the Marshal Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
April 27, 2023
