After a national search for a leader to facilitate university business and administrative units that are key to supporting strategic priorities, Douglas Hawks, Ph.D., has been named Vice President for Finance and Administration at the University of Central Missouri. Hawks comes to UCM from his role as an administrator at the University of Tennessee (UTK), Knoxville.
July 11, 2016Two University of Central Missouri students claimed first place in national competition at the 2016 Association of Information Technology Professionals National Collegiate Conference and Career Fair in Chicago.
July 05, 2016Return With Purpose, a free workshop that will help military personnel and veterans identify barriers in order to make a smooth transition from active duty to civilian life and career planning, is offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the University of Central Missouri. Registration is being accepted through July 25 for this one-day session, which takes place in Room 101 of the Elliott Student Union.
June 28, 2016Missouri Sen. David Pearce has donated his official papers and memorabilia from his career in the Missouri Legislature to the University of Central Missouri’s Arthur F. McClure II Archives and University Museum.
June 27, 2016The University of Central Missouri will welcome more than 750 young women from across Missouri to campus June 26-July 2 as they experience democracy in action as citizens of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.
June 23, 2016Approval of the new Events and Services Certificate Program was among items on the agenda when the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors met in plenary session June 17 in the Elliott Student Union. The board also approved its officers for Fiscal Year 2017, as well as a contract award for aviation insurance, contract for international collection services, and master service agreement for job order contracting services.
June 21, 2016Senate Bill 997, legislation that Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said is good for students, education institutions, and the state’s economy, was signed June 16 during a press conference conducted by the governor at the University of Central Missouri.
June 16, 2016The University of Central Missouri’s Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport will play host to women aviators from across the country as it serves as one of seven designated stops for teams participating in the 2016 Air Race Classic June 21-24.
June 16, 2016Work has begun on the $18.4 million renovation of the W. C. Morris Science Building at the University of Central Missouri, a project that will provide state-of-the-art facilities for future generations of students studying the sciences, mathematics and computer science at the university.
June 16, 2016An afternoon vigil to provide a place for the Warrensburg and University of Central Missouri communities to stand as one in support of the LGBTQ community following the recent tragedy in Orlando, Fla., will be hosted by UCM Wednesday, June 15 in Elliott Student Union 237A-B. The event begins at 4:30 p.m., and all interested individuals are invited to attend.
June 13, 2016The University of Central Missouri will host the 77th annual session of the American Legion Missouri Boys State June 18-25 on the Warrensburg campus.
June 13, 2016Dedicated in 1923, Hendricks Hall, the historic auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Missouri, has served the campus and community with timeless architecture and design features that make it unique. In an effort to preserve the historic aspects of the auditorium while creating a state-of-the-art performance venue for UCM, Warrensburg and the surrounding area, The Hendricks Hall Renovation Project remains a priority as fundraising gains momentum.
June 07, 2016The Central Missouri Repertory Theatre at the University of Central Missouri will present the world premiere of the children's play "Once in the Time of the Rainbow Crow" by Claudia I. Haas this summer at locations throughout west-central central Missouri during June.The performance is under the direction of John Wilson, professor of theatre and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance.
June 06, 2016The University of Central Missouri and the KC Social Innovation Center are working together to bring an “Internet of Things” workshop to area teachers to continue SensED pilot development of IoT curriculum and solutions through funding awarded by Mozilla’s Gigabit Community Fund.
June 03, 2016Luis Córdoba, a member of the Superintendent’s senior cabinet as the Executive Director of Student Intervention Programs for the Kansas City Public Schools, will bring his powerful message of the importance of helping people of all ages overcome prejudices and stereotypes as the keynote speaker for the UCM Learning Day June 15.
June 03, 2016On 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, 2018UCM’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, 2018The 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, 2018Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.
March 01, 2018As 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, 2018You’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