University of Central Missouri President Roger Best today named Tim Crowley, DMA, as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Crowley has served in an interim capacity since July 1 and will officially begin his duties on Nov. 1.
October 31, 2024The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design will spotlight senior students with a two-part exhibition: Senior Shows, Fall 2024.
October 30, 2024During a week filled with Homecoming spirit, the University of Central Missouri College of Education and the UCM Alumni Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Hough Education and Counseling Center on Thursday, Oct. 24.
October 28, 2024The Trading Moon Powwow will return as part of the 11th annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UCM.
October 24, 2024The Higher Institute of Science & Technology (HIST), a leading private university in Algiers, Algeria, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the University of Central Missouri (UCM), creating new pathways for Algerian students to pursue undergraduate degrees in the United States.
October 23, 2024Speaker, Native American hoop dancer and cultural ambassador Eric Michael Hernandez will offer a performance at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom at UCM.
October 23, 2024University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and Central Missouri Playwrights will present the New Play Festival from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall.
October 22, 2024The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will welcome alumni back to their “stomping ground” during Homecoming festivities Oct. 21-26.
October 17, 2024The University of Central Missouri Division of Music will present a recital featuring female composers at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 in Hart Recital Hall in the Utt Building.
October 14, 2024The Marriage and Family Therapy program at the University of Central Missouri has been recognized as one of the best in Missouri by CounselingPsychology.org.
October 10, 2024As the University of Central Missouri continues improving recruitment and retention of teaching candidates, it has received a $70,000 DEWEY Award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to help with those efforts.
October 09, 2024Several law enforcement agencies across the state are gaining skills in criminal investigation-related blood draws, thanks to the Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program and the Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri.
October 08, 2024The University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Children’s Literature Festival is proud to announce its selection for the Horizons initiative, a cultural heritage tourism program supported by Missouri Humanities, the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) and the Missouri Division of Tourism.
October 07, 2024Charter and Go, a rapidly growing tech startup in the air charter industry, has conducted a long-term partnership with UCM.
October 04, 2024In continuation of its mission to engage with the communities it serves, KMOS PBS is partnering with local organizations to host "Be My Neighbor Day" at the Liberty Center in Sedalia, Missouri, on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 04, 2024Joining the University of Central Missouri’s Mixed Reality Software Development Team greatly benefited recent UCM graduate Sean Martin as he launches his new career in computer science. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor’s in computer science software development, graduating cum laude in May 2022.
October 17, 2022In May 2021, she received her bachelor’s degree in modern languages and culture - French. In addition, Riese’s oldest daughter graduated from UCM in 2015 with her youngest currently enrolled.
April 06, 2022More than 20 years ago, Rick Smetana made the decision to check out the University of Central Missouri after a teacher in his Chicago suburb high school spoke highly of the school. Since then, Smetana has received four degrees from UCM, including several earned during his 24 years as a full-time university employee.
February 14, 2022Thanks to a groundbreaking program from the University of Central Missouri, Madison Canton is poised to earn her bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity in May 2022, just two years after her graduation from Blue Springs High School, while also working toward a spring 2023 master’s degree graduation.
November 23, 2021Jatyra Harris and Chris Donnici, University of Central Missouri 2018 graduates, credit UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus program with helping them launch a successful career at Burns & McDonnell just two years after graduating from high school.
October 25, 2021Throughout their University of Central Missouri experience, students seek not only an education but an academic area where high-caliber faculty members will engage them in meaningful hands-on experiences that will better prepare them for successful careers. For many students, the Fashion and Apparel Merchandising major, as a part of the School of Technology, provides such an opportunity.
June 21, 2021Within the space of a few weeks, Jacob Danley earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from UCM and started a full-time job at Burns & McDonnell, both at age 20.
June 15, 2021The cost of tuition can be a major source of stress for many students looking to enter college. However, don’t be discouraged! There are many ways to keep college affordable.
December 07, 2020Take a look back at the wide variety of awards, accolades and achievements UCM celebrated in 2019-2020.
August 31, 2020While teaching subjects such as organic chemistry may be his profession, Jay Steinkruger recently demonstrated chemistry of a different kind while making a University of Central Missouri student’s wedding dream come true at a very challenging time.
June 10, 2020At UCM, we make transferring easy, and ensure you’ll find opportunities for success. In fact, 95% of UCM graduates launch their careers or continue their education within six months of graduation. Need more reasons? Here’s what you can look forward to when you choose UCM:
June 01, 2020In a time where universities are closed, classes are online and study trips are canceled, Tricia Hansen-Horn, UCM professor and program coordinator of public relations, has found a way to help her students travel – virtually.
May 29, 2020With 22 programs, 10 certificate programs and hundreds of courses available online, UCM offers a wide variety of opportunities to pursue online learning. Here are a few of our online programs that have been recognized as some of the best in the country.
May 04, 2020Impress your friends by folding up your own bit of UCM pride. This origami mule makes a great desktop companion and takes less than five minutes to put together!
April 27, 2020We hope you’re stocked up on art supplies: these UCM-themed coloring activities are highly detailed and designed to inspire the creativity of our most artistic Mules and Jennies!
April 14, 2020