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UCM College of Education Receives Public Media Awards for 'KMOS Classroom: Summer School'
The University of Central Missouri College of Education and UCM’s public television station KMOS-TV were honored by public media professionals with two awards for the creation and broadcast of 72 lessons designed to help families in preparing their elementary school children for the fall 2020 semester, and to make up for the school closures last spring.
January 28, 2021
Kappa Delta Pi T-shirt Sales Provide Funds for Campus Cupboard
Responding to a need in the University of Central Missouri community, members of Kappa Delta Pi education honor society recently provided a $300 donation to the Campus Cupboard to purchase food items for UCM students and employees who face financial hardships.
January 27, 2021
UCM Criminal Justice Student Recognized in Regional Poster Competition
In an event that showcases quality student research, Brett Greufe, a University of Central Missouri junior criminal justice major from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was recently awarded second place in the upper division for a virtual poster he created in competition with students from five universities.
January 26, 2021
UCM ROTC Earns Three Top-three Regional Awards
A focus on excellence has contributed to a successful Army ROTC program at the University of Central Missouri, recently evident by the Fighting Mules Battalion earning top-three honors in three award categories among battalions across a nine-state region.
January 25, 2021
Professional Clothing Studio Helps UCM Students Dress for Success
Helping students to look their best in a highly competitive job market, the University of Central Missouri Career Services Center has announced the opening of the Professional Clothing Studio, a free service that provides UCM students the opportunity to select professional and business casual clothing appropriate for job fairs, interviews, internships, networking, and class presentations.
January 21, 2021
KMOS-TV to Air Locally Produced Special Highlighting Life in America and Central Missouri
At 9 p.m. CST Jan. 26, KMOS-TV, in cooperation with PBS, will premiere “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special.” This half-hour documentary special will showcase inspiring stories about individuals living with disabilities from across central Missouri as part of the national crowdsourced storytelling project PBS American Portrait, the signature content initiative of PBS’s 50th anniversary.
January 15, 2021
UCM to Offer New Virtual Course Focusing on Augmented and Virtual Reality
The University of Central Missouri will launch a new course focusing on the emerging technologies of augmented and virtual reality this spring. The class, Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality, is designed for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers, corporate trainers, instructional designers and post-secondary educators.
January 15, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Productions, 'Tilikum' and 'Iconic,' Invited to 2021 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
An honor rarely granted was bestowed upon University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance when the Kennedy Center American College Festival Region V invited two of the university’s fall 2020 productions to be virtually presented at the 2021 regional festival. This virtual festival takes place Jan. 16-24.
January 14, 2021
Special Events Help UCM Celebrate 150 Years of Education for Service
With the theme, “150 Years of Education for Service,” the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s rich heritage of educating students through a number of special events that begin this semester.
January 14, 2021
UCM Associate Dean of Education, SGA President Receive Learning to a Greater Degree Awards for Fall 2020 Semester
The University of Central Missouri honored Ann McCoy, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Education, and Justin Cobb, a senior political science major from Taos, Missouri, as recipients of Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Awards during the Board of Governors’ meeting in December.
January 13, 2021
International MOU Signing Celebrates Partnership Involving UCM and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc
Representatives from the University of Central Missouri and the Government of Makueni County-Kenya, a member of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc and Global Classroom Exchange celebrated a unique international partnership at a Jan. 8 virtual event.
January 12, 2021
KMOS-TV's "Making," Honored With Regional Emmy Award
“Making,” the six-part series hosted by Matt Burchett, was recently recognized with a Regional Emmy® Award presented by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the 44th Annual Mid-America Emmy® Awards Ceremony conducted online.
January 11, 2021
Governor Parson Releases Funds Mostly Aiding Deferred Maintenance at UCM
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the release of $68 million in Federal Budget Stabilization Fund appropriations for infrastructure and capital improvement programs for Higher Education Institutions, which include the University of Central Missouri.
January 07, 2021
Members of Marching Mules Join Virtual Performance of Largest Intercollegiate Marching Band
While collegiate marching band performances were limited during the fall due to the pandemic, five members of the University of Central Missouri’s Marching Mules have a rare opportunity to perform for a national audience in a virtual presentation with hundreds of college and university students.
January 06, 2021
UCM Community Lends Helping Hand to Honor MLK's Legacy
With the theme, “Giving a Helping Hand to Achieve the Dream,” the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored by the University of Central Missouri in January 2021 through service and volunteer efforts that include faculty, staff, student and community participation.
January 05, 2021
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
