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A UCM student shows a fish specimen to five middle school students during the Nature Detectives camp. They are sitting around a black lab table in a science classroom at UCM. The students have notebooks in front of them and other books and specimens in jars are also on the table.
Monthly News Roundup, Division of Theatre and Dance, Division of Music, College of Education, Fraternity and Sorority Life, University News, Department of Biological and Clinical Sciences

July 2026 News at UCM

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) spent the second half of their summer hosting and attending professional development workshops, engaging with young learners through educational camps and bringing home national awards. From a middle school camp for Nature Detectives to numerous recognitions for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, our Mules and Jennies have been busy this offseason.

August 07, 2026
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.
Direct Connect, Corporate Relations, College of Education, University News

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

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