With a theme of celebration and progress, University of Central Missouri (UCM) President Roger Best presented his seventh State of the University address on Thursday, Sept. 19.
September 26, 2024U.S. News & World Report has included the University of Central Missouri (UCM) among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2024-25.
September 25, 2024The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design presents a pair of new exhibitions, the SVPA Faculty Exhibition and the UCM Juried Alumni Exhibition, open from Sept. 30 to Oct. 26.
September 23, 2024A University of Central Missouri (UCM) fashion student will debut her collection during Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) later this month.
September 20, 2024Jose Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut and engineer, will share his inspirational story at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).
September 18, 2024Luke Ekstrand, a spring 2024 graduate of the University of Central Missouri’s Crisis and Disaster Management (CDM) program, gained a number of valuable experiences in his practicum with the City of Independence ranging from assisting with community outreach at the Missouri State Fair to participating in a family and friends reunification exercise in Kansas City.
September 12, 2024A few hours before the Mules Football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 7, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) celebrated the rededication of the Terry Noland Football Office Complex.
September 11, 2024The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with the Patriot Day Moment of Silence event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the UCM quadrangle.
September 06, 2024Enjoy an evening of entertainment as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance presents “Remember When,” featuring four student-directed one-act plays Sept. 12-14.
September 05, 2024The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors met on Aug. 22, 2024, at the Warrensburg campus for committee and plenary sessions. Presided over by newly appointed Board President John Collier, the meeting included approvals of key contracts, emeritus status for several retired faculty and staff members, and the 2025 meeting schedule.
September 04, 2024United States Air Force members looking to continue their higher education have another bachelor’s degree option made possible by the Air University – Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) with the University of Central Missouri (UCM).
September 03, 2024With a new academic year underway at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), students and their families are encouraged to be alert and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from potential scams.
August 29, 2024Season tickets for the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance 2024-2025 season are available now through Oct. 3.
August 26, 2024The Division of Music at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) School of Visual and Performing Arts has announced several events for the Fall 2024 season.
August 22, 2024The community is invited to celebrate with the University of Central Missouri (UCM) as it hosts the annual family-friendly Get the Red Out street fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.
August 19, 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