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Gift from UCM Alumnus Gives Underserved Students Advantage for Success
Contributing to the success of underserved students, Michael S. Harding, a 1973 University of Central Missouri graduate who grew up in St. Louis, has established the Harding Family UCM Advantage Scholars Endowment with a $250,0000 gift to fund a comprehensive college access and completion program for UCM’s incoming freshmen.
June 15, 2023
Nationwide Initiative Exemplifies UCM's Motto of 'Education for Service'
Consistent with the University of Central Missouri’s motto, “Education for Service,” the UCM Alumni Foundation has announced the first MuleNation Weeks of Service event. The initiative brings students, alumni and their families together to engage in projects that will benefit communities in Missouri and five other states. This event begins on April 10 and concludes on April 22, which is Earth Day. It takes place during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22.
April 05, 2023
UCM Magazine Earns 2022 Best of CASE District Award
UCM Magazine, a biannual publication with a print distribution to 25,000 University of Central Missouri alumni and supporters, is being recognized with a 2022 Best of District award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). A representative of the UCM Alumni Foundation will accept the award during the CASE District VI Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 5–7.
January 11, 2023
Six Months Into War, UCM Graduate Shares Her Story of Working With Orphans in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: Aug. 24, 2022, marked Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day and the six-month milestone of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. University of Central Missouri alumna Allina Robie gives her firsthand account of her experience helping orphans in Ukraine since the war began.
August 26, 2022
Persistence in Seeking Fulbright Award Pays Off for UCM Grad Student
Persistence and a never-give-up attitude have prevailed for University of Central Missouri graduate student from Kansas City, Stephanie Krutz. She has been named a Finalist in the prestigious Fulbright Program, making possible her dream to pursue an international study opportunity created through this federally funded initiative.
May 02, 2022
UCM Alumnus Executive Produces Marvel Studios' Six-Part 'Moon Knight' Series
While Moon Knight first appeared in a comic book in 1975, this character may not be on the tip of the tongue in comparison to superheroes like Captain America, Spider-Man and many others who went from the printed page to the big screen. With help from a production team that includes University of Central Missouri graduate Grant Curtis, a new spotlight is shining on this unique character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
April 29, 2022
Reggie Jackson to be Keynote Speaker at UCM's First Pitch Event
The University of Central Missouri is honored to welcome Major League Baseball legend Reggie Jackson as the keynote speaker at its sixth annual First Pitch Banquet, taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
April 01, 2022
Artistic Expression Abounds at 2022 MLK Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser
While showcasing artistic expression in many forms, members of the University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg community came together Jan. 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser at UCM’s Elliott Student Union. The theme for the evening event in the Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom was titled “Living the Dream: Live and in Color,” utilizing a new format while pursuing giving opportunities to help fund scholarships for students to attend UCM.
January 19, 2022
$1M Alumnus Gift to Benefit UCM's College of Education
The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation is pleased to announce that alumnus Greg Thurman, ’74, and his wife, Carla Thurman, of Franklin, Tennessee, have made a generous gift to the university. The gift of $1 million will fund the renovation of a gymnasium in the 53-year-old Lovinger Building into a state-of-the-art mixed-use educational facility.
January 10, 2022
UCM Collaborates with Alumnus to Get "Big Bang" Out of Giving Tuesday
Having been cast in film and television roles that include two hit CBS sitcoms, actor Brian Thomas Smith has a profound appreciation for the role his University of Central Missouri education played in his journey. As UCM engages in Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, Smith will partner with his alma mater by hosting a student-led Zoom conversation the following day with individuals who support this annual fundraising event through their financial gifts.
November 16, 2021
Meet UCM's Distinguished Alumni for 2018
Five men and women who have outstanding careers in fields such as actuarial science, education, engineering, marketing and mathematics, both nationally and internationally, will be recognized during the University of Central Missouri’s Distinguished Alumni Dinner Friday, Oct. 26.
October 18, 2018
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Music Highlight President's Lawn Concert
Members of the University of Central Missouri campus and interested community members are invited to join President Chuck Ambrose for an evening of music and ice cream during the 2018 President’s Lawn Concert Monday, July 30, at Selmo Park.
July 19, 2018UCM Plans Launch of Gift of Success Campaign to Fund Scholarships
Recognizing that many students who have the talent and ambition to pursue a higher education may not achieve their college dream without financial support, the University of Central Missouri has announced plans to launch the Gift of Success Campaign for students in fall 2018.
May 15, 2018UCM Alumni Foundation Approves $1.4 Million to Support Student Success
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation has increased the payout from its endowments in support of students and academic programs.
February 24, 2017Three Distinguished Alumni Honored for Achievement, Service Homecoming Weekend
Three University of Central Missouri graduates who have excelled in careers or service that include work in the United States Secret Service, U.S. Army, and business/education will be honored as Distinguished Alumni during the university’s 2016 Homecoming celebration. Award presentations will take place during the Distinguished Alumni Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 in Elliott Student Union 240.
October 17, 2016
Gift from UCM Alumnus Gives Underserved Students Advantage for Success
Contributing to the success of underserved students, Michael S. Harding, a 1973 University of Central Missouri graduate who grew up in St. Louis, has established the Harding Family UCM Advantage Scholars Endowment with a $250,0000 gift to fund a comprehensive college access and completion program for UCM’s incoming freshmen.
June 15, 2023
Nationwide Initiative Exemplifies UCM's Motto of 'Education for Service'
Consistent with the University of Central Missouri’s motto, “Education for Service,” the UCM Alumni Foundation has announced the first MuleNation Weeks of Service event. The initiative brings students, alumni and their families together to engage in projects that will benefit communities in Missouri and five other states. This event begins on April 10 and concludes on April 22, which is Earth Day. It takes place during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22.
April 05, 2023
UCM Magazine Earns 2022 Best of CASE District Award
UCM Magazine, a biannual publication with a print distribution to 25,000 University of Central Missouri alumni and supporters, is being recognized with a 2022 Best of District award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). A representative of the UCM Alumni Foundation will accept the award during the CASE District VI Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 5–7.
January 11, 2023
Six Months Into War, UCM Graduate Shares Her Story of Working With Orphans in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: Aug. 24, 2022, marked Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day and the six-month milestone of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. University of Central Missouri alumna Allina Robie gives her firsthand account of her experience helping orphans in Ukraine since the war began.
August 26, 2022
Persistence in Seeking Fulbright Award Pays Off for UCM Grad Student
Persistence and a never-give-up attitude have prevailed for University of Central Missouri graduate student from Kansas City, Stephanie Krutz. She has been named a Finalist in the prestigious Fulbright Program, making possible her dream to pursue an international study opportunity created through this federally funded initiative.
May 02, 2022
UCM Alumnus Executive Produces Marvel Studios' Six-Part 'Moon Knight' Series
While Moon Knight first appeared in a comic book in 1975, this character may not be on the tip of the tongue in comparison to superheroes like Captain America, Spider-Man and many others who went from the printed page to the big screen. With help from a production team that includes University of Central Missouri graduate Grant Curtis, a new spotlight is shining on this unique character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
April 29, 2022
Reggie Jackson to be Keynote Speaker at UCM's First Pitch Event
The University of Central Missouri is honored to welcome Major League Baseball legend Reggie Jackson as the keynote speaker at its sixth annual First Pitch Banquet, taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
April 01, 2022
Artistic Expression Abounds at 2022 MLK Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser
While showcasing artistic expression in many forms, members of the University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg community came together Jan. 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser at UCM’s Elliott Student Union. The theme for the evening event in the Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom was titled “Living the Dream: Live and in Color,” utilizing a new format while pursuing giving opportunities to help fund scholarships for students to attend UCM.
January 19, 2022
$1M Alumnus Gift to Benefit UCM's College of Education
The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation is pleased to announce that alumnus Greg Thurman, ’74, and his wife, Carla Thurman, of Franklin, Tennessee, have made a generous gift to the university. The gift of $1 million will fund the renovation of a gymnasium in the 53-year-old Lovinger Building into a state-of-the-art mixed-use educational facility.
January 10, 2022
UCM Collaborates with Alumnus to Get "Big Bang" Out of Giving Tuesday
Having been cast in film and television roles that include two hit CBS sitcoms, actor Brian Thomas Smith has a profound appreciation for the role his University of Central Missouri education played in his journey. As UCM engages in Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, Smith will partner with his alma mater by hosting a student-led Zoom conversation the following day with individuals who support this annual fundraising event through their financial gifts.
November 16, 2021
Meet UCM's Distinguished Alumni for 2018
Five men and women who have outstanding careers in fields such as actuarial science, education, engineering, marketing and mathematics, both nationally and internationally, will be recognized during the University of Central Missouri’s Distinguished Alumni Dinner Friday, Oct. 26.
October 18, 2018
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Music Highlight President's Lawn Concert
Members of the University of Central Missouri campus and interested community members are invited to join President Chuck Ambrose for an evening of music and ice cream during the 2018 President’s Lawn Concert Monday, July 30, at Selmo Park.
July 19, 2018UCM Plans Launch of Gift of Success Campaign to Fund Scholarships
Recognizing that many students who have the talent and ambition to pursue a higher education may not achieve their college dream without financial support, the University of Central Missouri has announced plans to launch the Gift of Success Campaign for students in fall 2018.
May 15, 2018UCM Alumni Foundation Approves $1.4 Million to Support Student Success
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation has increased the payout from its endowments in support of students and academic programs.
February 24, 2017Three Distinguished Alumni Honored for Achievement, Service Homecoming Weekend
Three University of Central Missouri graduates who have excelled in careers or service that include work in the United States Secret Service, U.S. Army, and business/education will be honored as Distinguished Alumni during the university’s 2016 Homecoming celebration. Award presentations will take place during the Distinguished Alumni Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 in Elliott Student Union 240.
October 17, 2016
