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UCM Moves Up in Four U.S. News & World Report Rankings Categories
U.S. News & World Report, a resource many prospective students and their families use to help them make decisions about where to pursue a higher education, has announced its 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings. It places the University of Central Missouri among institutional leaders with UCM moving up the rankings ladder in five important regional categories.
September 12, 2022
Managed Archery Deer Hunt Planned at Pertle Springs This Winter
The University of Central Missouri will host a managed archery deer hunt this winter, serving a dual purpose of local deer population control and providing data collection in support of research by UCM biology professor Anna Oller, Ph.D., and graduate student Cameron Priester. The UCM hunts will take place Dec. 5-11, 2022, in the lower Pertle Springs area (not including the golf course) and Jan. 2-6, 2023, in lower and upper Pertle Springs (including the golf course). The Mules National golf course will be closed Jan. 2-6 but Traditions restaurant will remain open normal hours.
September 09, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents a Night of Studio Theatre One-Acts
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present a night of Studio Theatre One-Acts at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 16, and 17 in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre, located on the first floor of Nickerson Hall.
September 09, 2022
Coach Anderson Returns to UCM in Special Advisor Role to Help Navigate Changes in National Collegiate Athletic Environment
Following his recent retirement from collegiate coaching, Kim Anderson is returning to the same institution where he once led a team to an NCAA Division II National Championship, but this time he’s putting his knowledge of athletics to work in a new role. The Mules all-time winningest head basketball coach has been named Special Advisor to the President on the National State of Intercollegiate Athletics, with his part-time duties to begin Sept. 16.
September 08, 2022
UCM's MS in Speech-Language Pathology Receives Continued CAA-ASHA Accreditation
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, an academic program at the University of Central Missouri that connects graduates with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages, has met a new milestone. After a lengthy preparation and review process, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has continued the program’s accreditation for eight years.
September 08, 2022
UCM Alumnus, Garmin International Marketing Executive to Speak on Campus
Students, faculty, staff, and the Warrensburg community are invited to a presentation by University of Central Missouri alumnus Clint Steiner, senior director of Sales and Marketing Automotive at Garmin International, from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Elliott Student Union Auditorium.
September 07, 2022
UCM Restructures Red and Black Scholarship Program to Help More Students to Gain Access to Higher Education
Consistent with its strong commitment to ensure higher education is accessible and affordable, the University of Central Missouri has announced the restructuring of its Red and Black Scholarship program to extend its reach and improve its financial impact on a greater number of incoming freshmen for the 2023-2024 academic year.
September 06, 2022
Missouri Humanities Council Awards Grant to UCM for Historic Missouri
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a $10,000 grant to the University of Central Missouri in support of Historic Missouri.
August 30, 2022
UCM Presentation Features Harvard Professor and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Annette Gordon-Reed Sept. 22
The University of Central Missouri is excited to begin the fall 2022-2023 academic year with a presentation by a guest speaker who will inspire her audience and contribute to understanding on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. An Evening with Annette-Gordon Reed, giving the university community and guests an opportunity to hear, see and interact with the nationally known Harvard University educator, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in Hendricks Hall. The event is free and the public is invited.
August 29, 2022
Building Awareness of Roles in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, UCM Presents "Picture a Scientist" Documentary to Students Sept. 2
WARRENSBURG, MO – University of Central Missouri students are invited to a special presentation of the documentary film “Picture a Scientist,” planned for 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 in Nahm Auditorium, located in the W.C. Morris Science Building. The film is an initiative that is made possible by the UCM President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
August 29, 2022
UCM Students Working at KMOS-TV Earn Telly Awards
KMOS-TV, the PBS station licensed to the University of Central Missouri, recently received six Telly Awards honoring excellence in local television programming. Three of these awards were given to KMOS student producers competing against established producers in professional categories.
August 26, 2022
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
Congresswoman Hartzler Gains Firsthand Insight into Role, Vision for UCM's Farms
Representative of Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District Vicky Hartzler had an opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri on Aug. 23 to learn more about the institution’s role in the agriculture industry and vision in helping to prepare graduates ready to work in this professional field.
August 24, 2022
UCM School of Nursing Open House Scheduled for Sept. 27
The University of Central Missouri’s School of Nursing will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus, 1101 Innovation Parkway. Register by Sept. 9 to attend and learn more about the nursing profession and the recognized programs offered by UCM.
August 22, 2022
UCM's Electronic Access Project Helps Promote Safe and Healthy Campus
In an effort to promote a healthy and safe community environment, an electronic access project is underway at the University of Central Missouri to enable faculty, staff and students to enter main campus buildings with the use of a key fob or via their cell phones. Work on the project is expected to be completed in approximately one year, although campus members may notice some minor changes in door operations while waiting for the project’s completion.
August 19, 2022
Dr. Best Answers Your Questions via Instagram During #UCMKnowsBest Q&A
On Aug. 17, 2018, University of Central Missouri Interim President Dr. Roger Best answered questions from the campus community via Twitter and Instagram. Watch him respond to questions from our Q&A.
August 20, 2018
5 Reasons Every Mule and Jennie Should Be Using Handshake
UCM’s Career Services office automatically provides all current students & alumni with Handshake, giving you the advantage over similar network-driven career websites. Here are the top 5 reasons you should be checking out Handshake regularly.
August 07, 2018
Top 10 Locations to Take Graduation Photos at UCM
The school year is nearing its end, and it's almost time for what you've been working toward: graduation. Before you say your goodbyes, you might want to take a few pictures to commemorate your time at UCM. There are a lot of beautiful backdrops on campus, and we've compiled a list for you of the top 10 places to take graduation photos on campus. So grab your cap and gown and let's go!
April 24, 2018
Freshman Orientation Registration is Easy With This Video Tutorial
Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.
March 01, 2018
5 New Year's Resolutions that UCM Makes Easy
As you return from the holiday break feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new semester, it’s good to have goals for what you’d like to accomplish. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to, but here are a few that we can help you accomplish.
January 03, 2018
10 Things To Do Over College Winter Break
You’ve worked hard all semester. You’ve turned in your last assignment and taken your last final. It’s finally here: winter break. You’re stress-free and feeling relaxed, except now you’re...bored!? Well, before your mom starts handing you chores to do, here are a few ideas to keep you entertained:
December 22, 2017
