An assistant professor at the University of Central Missouri was named one of four finalists for the 2025 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Teacher Educator of the Year.
December 20, 2024For the second straight season, University of Central Missouri Mules football quarterback Zach Zebrowski has won the Harlon Hill Trophy for the NCAA Division II Football Player of the Year, the Great American Conference and Little Rock Touchdown Club announced Friday morning, Dec. 20.
December 20, 2024The University of Central Missouri has received a long-term rating of “A+” by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings for the seventh consecutive year.
December 16, 2024The University of Central Missouri’s (UCM) Board of Governors convened on Dec. 13, 2024, at the main campus in Warrensburg, approving initiatives to enhance academic programs, align with industry standards, and recognize the contributions of distinguished faculty and staff.
December 16, 2024The UCM Facilities, Planning and Operations department announces the temporary closure of Pertle Springs Lake starting Monday, Dec. 16. This closure is necessary to complete essential maintenance on the dam outflow, which requires immediate replacement to ensure the long-term stability of the lake and surrounding areas.
December 13, 2024The University of Central Missouri will welcome thousands of visitors as it hosts the 2024 Fall Commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
December 06, 2024The University of Central Missouri and Jefferson College have partnered to provide students with a seamless, affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
December 05, 2024Just in time for the holidays, students and faculty with The Beat, the campus radio station at the University of Central Missouri, are producing a live broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
December 04, 2024Officials from the University of Central Missouri recently spoke about the university’s unique workforce development programs during a hearing held by the Missouri House of Representatives Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology.
November 27, 2024The University of Central Missouri welcomed Gov. Mike Parson to the Warrensburg campus for a visit on Thursday, Nov. 21.
November 26, 2024During an academic year with a record number of international students studying in the U.S., the University of Central Missouri is the leading institution for international students in Missouri, as reported by the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange.
November 25, 2024The Public Television Programmers Association has named KMOS PBS Programming and Communications Manager Michael O’Keefe as the recipient of the Jerry Trainor Mentorship Award.
November 22, 2024UCM Parking Services is excited to announce a partnership with the UCM Campus Cupboard to launch a Citation Amnesty Program running from Nov. 18-22, 2024.
November 18, 2024The University of Central Missouri has awarded its first-ever Provost Excellence Scholarship to Eliza Thomas, of Jefferson City.
November 18, 2024Cementing her place in scientific history, Nature Communications has published novel research from a University of Central Missouri faculty member.
November 15, 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!
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