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Honorary Degree Recipients, Fall 2018
University News, alumni

UCM Honors Three Individuals Who Devoted Their Lives to Justice Dec. 8

With one award to be given posthumously, three former University of Central Missouri students who dedicated their college and professional careers to justice will be honored during commencement weekend, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8 in the Multipurpose Building.

December 03, 2018
Meera Penumetcha, Ph.D.
University News, collegehealth

UCM Researchers Collaborate with Students in Developing Lipid Oxidation Index for Foods

With help from a $10,000 grant, Meera Penumetcha, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Psychology, is leading a study at the University of Central Missouri that will help further the understanding of dietary oxidized lipids.

November 29, 2018
Giving Tuesday - Thank You
studentsuccess, University News, alumni

Alumni Support for Giving Tuesday Generates Funds for Student Scholarships

With the help of a generous donation from Hutchinson, Kan., resident Dan Power, class of 1973 and 1974, the University of Central Missouri raised more than $43,000 to help fund student scholarships during a Giving Tuesday event conducted Nov. 27 by the university’s Alumni Foundation.

November 29, 2018
Lindsay Chapman
awards, University News, facstaff

UCM General Counsel Receives Missouri In-House Counsel Award

Missouri Lawyers Media recently recognized Lindsay Chapman, general counsel for the University of Central Missouri, as a recipient of a 2018 In-House Counsel Award. The awards breakfast and presentation took place Nov. 8 in Clayton, Mo.

November 27, 2018
CHAMP Award
awards, University News, collegehealth

Children's Mercy Hospital Recognizes UCM CHAMP Group as Volunteers of the Month

Leaders and members of the University of Central Missouri Children in Healthcare and Medical Play (CHAMP) organization are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month for November 2018 by Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

November 20, 2018
Dr. Jose Mercado
facstaff, University News

Longtime Academic Leader Mercado Becomes Dean of Harmon College Jan. 1

A dedicated educator who has served the University of Central Missouri and its students since 1988 today was named dean of the Adrian and Margaret Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Jose Mercado, Ph.D., who currently serves as chair of the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Analytics, assumes this post-Jan. 1, 2019.

November 17, 2018
Raj Nair
University News, events, collegehealth

Yotabites Co-founder Raj Nair Second Speaker in Big Data and Analytics Series Nov. 16

The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Business Analytics will host Raj Nair, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yotabites Consulting LLC, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in Ward Edwards 2020. Nair will discuss “The Role of Big Data and Analytics in a Digitized World.”

November 09, 2018
UCM Holiday Market 2018
University News, events

Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Shop Local

If you're worried about finding original and creative gifts for Christmas this year, look no further. The annual Holiday Market at the University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.

November 09, 2018
State Farm Marketing Competition
awards, University News

UCM Team Claims Gold Award at Annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition

A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the Gold Award for the Marketing Presentation at the 2018 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 2 at UCM.

November 08, 2018
UCM Mules 2 Team
awards, University News, collegehealth

UCM Teams Grab Two of Three Top Placements in Federal Reserve Bank-KC Code-A-Thon

For the second consecutive year, two student teams from the University of Central Missouri have finished in the top three positions at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Code-A-Thon. With top entries announced Thursday, Nov. 1, UCM captured first- and third-place honors among nine universities from six different states that participated in this highly competitive event.

November 06, 2018
Dr. Roger Best
University News, facstaff

Following Interim Appointment, Board Turns to Best to Lead UCM as President

Taking advantage of the University of Central Missouri’s internal administrative and leadership talent, the UCM Board of Governors today named Roger Best, Ph.D., the university’s 16th president.

November 05, 2018
UCM Seal
University News

UCM Board Renews Two Charter School Agreements, Approves New Safety-Related Degree

A new Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management degree, a study abroad fee, on-call construction services agreement, and renewal of agreements with two university-sponsored charter schools were approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met Oct. 26.

November 01, 2018
Natalie Peirce Award
awards, University News

Peirce Becomes Third Consecutive UCM Member to Earn Prestigious NACADA Academic Advising Award

For the third consecutive year, one of the University of Central Missouri’s academic advisors has been selected to receive an outstanding international academic advising award.

October 25, 2018
UCM Theatre 2018-19 Season
University News, events, collegearts

UCM Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Studio Theatre One-Acts

Enjoy an evening of entertainment as the University of Central Missouri presents an evening of Studio One-Acts in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov.1-3.

October 25, 2018
Hack U Iowa Competition
collegehealth, awards, University News

UCM Students Recognized for Success at University of Iowa Hackathon

Four University of Central Missouri graduate students were recently recognized by faculty members in the Computer Information Systems and Analytics Division for their category win at an annual two-day Hackathon at the University of Iowa, Oct. 6-7.

October 24, 2018
Honorary Degree Recipients, Fall 2018
University News, alumni

UCM Honors Three Individuals Who Devoted Their Lives to Justice Dec. 8

With one award to be given posthumously, three former University of Central Missouri students who dedicated their college and professional careers to justice will be honored during commencement weekend, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8 in the Multipurpose Building.

December 03, 2018
Meera Penumetcha, Ph.D.
University News, collegehealth

UCM Researchers Collaborate with Students in Developing Lipid Oxidation Index for Foods

With help from a $10,000 grant, Meera Penumetcha, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Psychology, is leading a study at the University of Central Missouri that will help further the understanding of dietary oxidized lipids.

November 29, 2018
Giving Tuesday - Thank You
studentsuccess, University News, alumni

Alumni Support for Giving Tuesday Generates Funds for Student Scholarships

With the help of a generous donation from Hutchinson, Kan., resident Dan Power, class of 1973 and 1974, the University of Central Missouri raised more than $43,000 to help fund student scholarships during a Giving Tuesday event conducted Nov. 27 by the university’s Alumni Foundation.

November 29, 2018
Lindsay Chapman
awards, University News, facstaff

UCM General Counsel Receives Missouri In-House Counsel Award

Missouri Lawyers Media recently recognized Lindsay Chapman, general counsel for the University of Central Missouri, as a recipient of a 2018 In-House Counsel Award. The awards breakfast and presentation took place Nov. 8 in Clayton, Mo.

November 27, 2018
CHAMP Award
awards, University News, collegehealth

Children's Mercy Hospital Recognizes UCM CHAMP Group as Volunteers of the Month

Leaders and members of the University of Central Missouri Children in Healthcare and Medical Play (CHAMP) organization are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month for November 2018 by Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

November 20, 2018
Dr. Jose Mercado
facstaff, University News

Longtime Academic Leader Mercado Becomes Dean of Harmon College Jan. 1

A dedicated educator who has served the University of Central Missouri and its students since 1988 today was named dean of the Adrian and Margaret Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Jose Mercado, Ph.D., who currently serves as chair of the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Analytics, assumes this post-Jan. 1, 2019.

November 17, 2018
Raj Nair
University News, events, collegehealth

Yotabites Co-founder Raj Nair Second Speaker in Big Data and Analytics Series Nov. 16

The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Business Analytics will host Raj Nair, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yotabites Consulting LLC, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in Ward Edwards 2020. Nair will discuss “The Role of Big Data and Analytics in a Digitized World.”

November 09, 2018
UCM Holiday Market 2018
University News, events

Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Shop Local

If you're worried about finding original and creative gifts for Christmas this year, look no further. The annual Holiday Market at the University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.

November 09, 2018
State Farm Marketing Competition
awards, University News

UCM Team Claims Gold Award at Annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition

A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the Gold Award for the Marketing Presentation at the 2018 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 2 at UCM.

November 08, 2018
UCM Mules 2 Team
awards, University News, collegehealth

UCM Teams Grab Two of Three Top Placements in Federal Reserve Bank-KC Code-A-Thon

For the second consecutive year, two student teams from the University of Central Missouri have finished in the top three positions at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Code-A-Thon. With top entries announced Thursday, Nov. 1, UCM captured first- and third-place honors among nine universities from six different states that participated in this highly competitive event.

November 06, 2018
Dr. Roger Best
University News, facstaff

Following Interim Appointment, Board Turns to Best to Lead UCM as President

Taking advantage of the University of Central Missouri’s internal administrative and leadership talent, the UCM Board of Governors today named Roger Best, Ph.D., the university’s 16th president.

November 05, 2018
UCM Seal
University News

UCM Board Renews Two Charter School Agreements, Approves New Safety-Related Degree

A new Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management degree, a study abroad fee, on-call construction services agreement, and renewal of agreements with two university-sponsored charter schools were approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met Oct. 26.

November 01, 2018
Natalie Peirce Award
awards, University News

Peirce Becomes Third Consecutive UCM Member to Earn Prestigious NACADA Academic Advising Award

For the third consecutive year, one of the University of Central Missouri’s academic advisors has been selected to receive an outstanding international academic advising award.

October 25, 2018
UCM Theatre 2018-19 Season
University News, events, collegearts

UCM Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Studio Theatre One-Acts

Enjoy an evening of entertainment as the University of Central Missouri presents an evening of Studio One-Acts in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov.1-3.

October 25, 2018
Hack U Iowa Competition
collegehealth, awards, University News

UCM Students Recognized for Success at University of Iowa Hackathon

Four University of Central Missouri graduate students were recently recognized by faculty members in the Computer Information Systems and Analytics Division for their category win at an annual two-day Hackathon at the University of Iowa, Oct. 6-7.

October 24, 2018

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