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UCM Alumni Foundation Adds Two Scholarship Endowments
The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation announced two new scholarship endowments during recent Homecoming festivities.
November 07, 2024
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
While Scholarships are Awarded, Audience Reminded MLK Dream Lives On
In honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the University of Central Missouri and the local community came together Jan. 22 to award scholarships to five UCM students at an event that also included recognition of local art students, and remarks from a UCM alumnus whose personal story demonstrates how King’s dream for others continues today.
January 24, 2020
UCM Alumnus, Author, Journalist Toriano Porter Will Speak at MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Jan. 21
Toriano Porter, an author, journalist and public speaker who studied journalism and creative writing at the University of Central Missouri, will return to his alma mater Tuesday, Jan. 21, to present the keynote remarks at the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Scholarship Dinner. The dinner is a highlight of a celebration that includes activities in honor of King.
January 08, 2020
Local Resident(s) Among 27 UCM Esports Players to Receive Scholarships
Meeting a growing level of interest in a highly competitive arena, the University of Central Missouri has signed 27 students to participate in UCM Esports for spring 2020.
December 20, 2019
Duncans Make It Count in Son's Honor by Helping UCM Veterans
Dale and Megan Duncan recently presented a $7,500 gift to UCM from the Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count Foundation. The Duncans stopped by the Military and Veterans Success Center in early December to present the check to UCM President Roger Best, with members of Military and Veteran Services and the UCM Alumni Foundation also in attendance.
December 13, 2019
UCM Initiates A+ Recognition and Dual Credit Scholarships Effective for Fall 2020
Providing a financial lift to high school graduates who are entering college for the first time, the University of Central Missouri is implementing the A+ Recognition Scholarship and the UCM Dual Credit Scholarship. The first awards will be available for the 2020 fall enrollment cycle.
October 29, 2019
Presidential Endowed Scholarship Seeks Funds to Support Incoming Freshmen
To celebrate the inauguration of President Roger Best and support his focus on impacting students’ lives, the UCM Alumni Foundation has established the University of Central Missouri’s first-ever Presidential Endowed Scholarship.
July 15, 2019
Civil Rights Leader's Legacy Celebrated Through MLK Freedom Scholarship Presentations
In a ceremony titled “One Dream, One Nation: Moving Forward Together” a crowd of about 260 people learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact as a civil rights leader while also celebrating three students who will realize their dreams for a college education as recipients of University of Central Missouri scholarships in King’s name.
January 23, 2019
Lee's Summit North Senior Surprised as Recipient of Free Tuition Giveaway
Jessica Carnnahan, a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School, got an unexpected boost to putting herself on a more affordable road to a college degree.
January 18, 2019
UCM Alumnus, MCC Inclusion Officer Presents MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Address
University of Central Missouri alumnus Robert N. Page, Jr., executive director for equity and inclusion at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner.
December 10, 2018
Chelsoft Solutions Company Awards Scholarships to CIS and Big Data, Analytics Students
The result of a positive relationship with a company that hires University of Central Missouri graduates, four UCM graduate students were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships from Chelsoft Solutions Company, a global professional information technology services company in Kansas City.
December 04, 2018
UCM Alumni Foundation Adds Two Scholarship Endowments
The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation announced two new scholarship endowments during recent Homecoming festivities.
November 07, 2024
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
While Scholarships are Awarded, Audience Reminded MLK Dream Lives On
In honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the University of Central Missouri and the local community came together Jan. 22 to award scholarships to five UCM students at an event that also included recognition of local art students, and remarks from a UCM alumnus whose personal story demonstrates how King’s dream for others continues today.
January 24, 2020
UCM Alumnus, Author, Journalist Toriano Porter Will Speak at MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Jan. 21
Toriano Porter, an author, journalist and public speaker who studied journalism and creative writing at the University of Central Missouri, will return to his alma mater Tuesday, Jan. 21, to present the keynote remarks at the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Scholarship Dinner. The dinner is a highlight of a celebration that includes activities in honor of King.
January 08, 2020
Local Resident(s) Among 27 UCM Esports Players to Receive Scholarships
Meeting a growing level of interest in a highly competitive arena, the University of Central Missouri has signed 27 students to participate in UCM Esports for spring 2020.
December 20, 2019
Duncans Make It Count in Son's Honor by Helping UCM Veterans
Dale and Megan Duncan recently presented a $7,500 gift to UCM from the Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count Foundation. The Duncans stopped by the Military and Veterans Success Center in early December to present the check to UCM President Roger Best, with members of Military and Veteran Services and the UCM Alumni Foundation also in attendance.
December 13, 2019
UCM Initiates A+ Recognition and Dual Credit Scholarships Effective for Fall 2020
Providing a financial lift to high school graduates who are entering college for the first time, the University of Central Missouri is implementing the A+ Recognition Scholarship and the UCM Dual Credit Scholarship. The first awards will be available for the 2020 fall enrollment cycle.
October 29, 2019
Presidential Endowed Scholarship Seeks Funds to Support Incoming Freshmen
To celebrate the inauguration of President Roger Best and support his focus on impacting students’ lives, the UCM Alumni Foundation has established the University of Central Missouri’s first-ever Presidential Endowed Scholarship.
July 15, 2019
Civil Rights Leader's Legacy Celebrated Through MLK Freedom Scholarship Presentations
In a ceremony titled “One Dream, One Nation: Moving Forward Together” a crowd of about 260 people learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact as a civil rights leader while also celebrating three students who will realize their dreams for a college education as recipients of University of Central Missouri scholarships in King’s name.
January 23, 2019
Lee's Summit North Senior Surprised as Recipient of Free Tuition Giveaway
Jessica Carnnahan, a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School, got an unexpected boost to putting herself on a more affordable road to a college degree.
January 18, 2019
UCM Alumnus, MCC Inclusion Officer Presents MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Address
University of Central Missouri alumnus Robert N. Page, Jr., executive director for equity and inclusion at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner.
December 10, 2018
Chelsoft Solutions Company Awards Scholarships to CIS and Big Data, Analytics Students
The result of a positive relationship with a company that hires University of Central Missouri graduates, four UCM graduate students were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships from Chelsoft Solutions Company, a global professional information technology services company in Kansas City.
December 04, 2018
