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Rutt Honored as a Pioneer in Education by Missouri DESE
Beth Rutt, Warrensburg, recently was honored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with its prestigious Pioneer in Education Award.
August 17, 2017UCM Celebrates Completion of W.C. Morris Science Building Renovation
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the completion of the renovation of the W. C. Morris Science Building on the UCM campus with a public event at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
August 14, 2017Annual 'Get the Red Out' Street Fair Planned for Aug. 31
The University of Central Missouri and the surrounding community will celebrate the UCM Mules football first home game of the season with the 13th annual Get the Red Out street fair planned for 4-6:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31.
August 14, 2017Wichita Resident to Lead UCM's Student Financial Aid Office
A vital appointment in the University of Central Missouri’s efforts to make education accessible and affordable for students, UCM has named Wichita, Kan., resident Tony Lubbers Director of Financial Aid.
August 10, 2017UCM Department of Music Presents Annual Provost's Faculty Showcase
Deborah Curtis, provost and chief learning officer at the University of Central Missouri, and the UCM Department of Music, will open the 2017-2018 performance season as they host “Fanfare: The Provost’s Faculty Showcase” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Hart Recital Hall.
August 09, 2017Ambrose Appointed to Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board
University of Central Missouri President Charles Ambrose has an opportunity to impact positive change in positioning the state for business and job growth as a member of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors.
July 26, 2017UCM Friendship Families Program Seeks Community Participants
The Friendship Families program in the Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support at the University of Central Missouri is seeking local families and individuals to participate in the program that provides local connections for international students at UCM.
July 25, 2017The UCM Experience Kickoff Planned for Incoming UCM Freshmen
First-year students entering the University of Central Missouri this fall will receive a head start on learning about college life as they participate in the UCM Experience Kickoff Aug. 10-13.
July 25, 2017Best Assumes Role as Interim Senior VP for Finance and Administration
Having been part of the team effort to develop the University of Central Missouri’s Strategic Resource Allocation Model (SRAM), Roger Best, current dean of the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, will employ his professional leadership skills for an assignment as Interim Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration.
July 20, 2017UCM to Host Annual President's Lawn Concert July 31
University of Central Missouri President Chuck Ambrose and Mrs. Kris Ambrose will host the President’s Lawn Concert Monday, July 31, at Selmo Park on South Holden Street.
July 14, 2017Patriot Guard Riders Escort 'The Wall That Heals' to UCM
Huddled in a circle with about 125 Patriot Guard Riders, Randy “Pops” Vogel, a senior ride captain, on Wednesday, June 28, reminded the group of military veterans about the importance of the 40-mile motorcycle ride they were about to undertake.
June 29, 2017UCM Extends Innovation Track to Knob Noster School District
Consistent with the University of Central Missouri’s goals to address national workforce needs through partnerships that make a college education more accessible and affordable, the university is extending its Innovation Track program to the Knob Noster R-VIII School District.
June 27, 2017UCM Introduces SeedStar Books with Launch of Two Student-Produced Titles
SeedStar Books, a new children’s literature imprint from the University of Central Missouri, will be celebrating the launch of two new books at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Café Rouge at the Elliott Student Union on the UCM Campus.
March 15, 2017Tankersley-Bankhead Named Keynote Speaker for 2017 MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner
Beth Tankersley-Bankhead, director of postsecondary initiatives for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, has been named the keynote speaker for the University of Central Missouri’s 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner, planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in the Elliott Union ballroom.
December 21, 2016UCM Ranks Third Among Nation's Largest Military Friendly® Schools
Results of a national survey have contributed to a No. 3 ranking among large public universities and a 2017 Top 10 Gold-level Military Friendly School Award by an organization many military members and veterans turn to when considering choices for a higher education.
December 16, 2016
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
