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Hazmat, Medical Billing and Sterile Processing Program Graduates Receive Certificates from UCM at Lee's Summit
Hazmat, Medical Billing and Sterile Processing Program Graduates Receive Certificates from UCM at Lee’s Summit
June 27, 2024
UCM Theatre and Dance Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
UCM Theatre and Dance Recognized by Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
June 27, 2024
University of Central Missouri Board of Governors Approves FY 2025 Operating Budget Updates and Honors Distinguished Faculty and Staff
University of Central Missouri Board of Governors Approves FY 2025 Operating Budget Updates and Honors Distinguished Faculty and Staff
June 26, 2024
UCM's Lee's Summit Campus Selected as Site for Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education's Annual Work Session
UCM’s Lee’s Summit Campus Selected as Site for Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education’s Annual Work Session
June 25, 2024
University of Central Missouri Joins Veterans Voices Professional Development for K-12 Educators
University of Central Missouri Joins Veterans Voices Professional Development for K-12 Educators
June 24, 2024
UCM Partners with General Education Mobile (GEM) to Aid Airmen and Guardians
UCM Partners with General Education Mobile (GEM) to Aid Airmen and Guardians
June 24, 2024
UCM's Courtney Swoboda Honored with 2024 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award
UCM’s Courtney Swoboda Honored with 2024 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award
June 20, 2024
UCM and SFCC's Pathway from Two-Year to Four-Year Degree Enrollment Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
UCM and SFCC’s Pathway from Two-Year to Four-Year Degree Enrollment Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
June 20, 2024
UCM Expands Out-of-State Scholarship Program to Include Louisiana and Mississippi Residents
UCM Expands Out-of-State Scholarship Program to Include Louisiana and Mississippi Residents
June 20, 2024
University of Central Missouri Re-Accredited By Higher Learning Commission
University of Central Missouri Re-Accredited By Higher Learning Commission
June 14, 2024
UCM Alumni Foundation's Next Generation Council Announces '10 Under 40'
UCM Alumni Foundation’s Next Generation Council Announces ‘10 Under 40’
June 05, 2024
GFL Environmental Donates $10,000 to UCM for Recycling Education Initiative
GFL Environmental Donates $10,000 to UCM for Recycling Education Initiative
May 30, 2024
University of Central Missouri Partners with Career Education Consortium and Wagner Logistics to Enhance Teacher Education in Jackson County
University of Central Missouri Partners with Career Education Consortium and Wagner Logistics to Enhance Teacher Education in Jackson County
May 23, 2024
UCM Offers Mental Health Certificate for Students and Working Professionals
UCM Offers Mental Health Certificate for Students and Working Professionals
May 22, 2024
Dr. Daniel Marschalek on KOKO Radio
Dr. Daniel Marschalek on KOKO Radio.
May 22, 2024
Hands-on Experience at UCM's Mixed Reality Studio Helps Recent Graduate Sean Martin in His Career Search
Joining the University of Central Missouri’s Mixed Reality Software Development Team greatly benefited recent UCM graduate Sean Martin as he launches his new career in computer science. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and a bachelor’s in computer science software development, graduating cum laude in May 2022.
October 17, 2022
Student Spotlight: Jo Riese Returns to UCM After Nearly 20 Years Away from College to Graduate With Honors
In May 2021, she received her bachelor’s degree in modern languages and culture - French. In addition, Riese’s oldest daughter graduated from UCM in 2015 with her youngest currently enrolled.
April 06, 2022
Rick Smetana Praises UCM for Valuable Degree Programs, Quality Instructors and Opportunities for Involvement
More than 20 years ago, Rick Smetana made the decision to check out the University of Central Missouri after a teacher in his Chicago suburb high school spoke highly of the school. Since then, Smetana has received four degrees from UCM, including several earned during his 24 years as a full-time university employee.
February 14, 2022
Quality Coursework Meets Hands-on Experiences Through Paid Internships for Missouri Innovation Campus Program Student
Thanks to a groundbreaking program from the University of Central Missouri, Madison Canton is poised to earn her bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity in May 2022, just two years after her graduation from Blue Springs High School, while also working toward a spring 2023 master’s degree graduation.
November 23, 2021
Learn How the Missouri Innovation Campus Program Led These Grads to Careers at a Top Engineering Firm
Jatyra Harris and Chris Donnici, University of Central Missouri 2018 graduates, credit UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus program with helping them launch a successful career at Burns & McDonnell just two years after graduating from high school.
October 25, 2021
FAME: Tailoring the Next Generation of Fashion and Apparel Professionals
Throughout their University of Central Missouri experience, students seek not only an education but an academic area where high-caliber faculty members will engage them in meaningful hands-on experiences that will better prepare them for successful careers. For many students, the Fashion and Apparel Merchandising major, as a part of the School of Technology, provides such an opportunity.
June 21, 2021
UCM Student Spotlight: Jacob Danley Earns Cybersecurity Degree and Begins New Job Just Two Years After High School Graduation
Within the space of a few weeks, Jacob Danley earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from UCM and started a full-time job at Burns & McDonnell, both at age 20.
June 15, 2021
How to Earn Your Degree Without Breaking the Bank
The cost of tuition can be a major source of stress for many students looking to enter college. However, don’t be discouraged! There are many ways to keep college affordable.
December 07, 2020
Celebrate UCM's Campus Community Highlights of the '19-20 Academic Year [VIDEO]
Take a look back at the wide variety of awards, accolades and achievements UCM celebrated in 2019-2020.
August 31, 2020
UCM Professor Helps Student Realize Dream: Pandemic Can't Stop Love
While teaching subjects such as organic chemistry may be his profession, Jay Steinkruger recently demonstrated chemistry of a different kind while making a University of Central Missouri student’s wedding dream come true at a very challenging time.
June 10, 2020
6 Reasons You Should Transfer to UCM
At UCM, we make transferring easy, and ensure you’ll find opportunities for success. In fact, 95% of UCM graduates launch their careers or continue their education within six months of graduation. Need more reasons? Here’s what you can look forward to when you choose UCM:
June 01, 2020
UCM Students Travel Virtually Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
In a time where universities are closed, classes are online and study trips are canceled, Tricia Hansen-Horn, UCM professor and program coordinator of public relations, has found a way to help her students travel – virtually.
May 29, 2020
Get Connected: 10 Nationally Ranked Online Programs at UCM
With 22 programs, 10 certificate programs and hundreds of courses available online, UCM offers a wide variety of opportunities to pursue online learning. Here are a few of our online programs that have been recognized as some of the best in the country.
May 04, 2020
Learn How to Fold Your Own Origami Mule
Impress your friends by folding up your own bit of UCM pride. This origami mule makes a great desktop companion and takes less than five minutes to put together!
April 27, 2020
Get Creative with These Advanced UCM-Themed Coloring Activities
We hope you’re stocked up on art supplies: these UCM-themed coloring activities are highly detailed and designed to inspire the creativity of our most artistic Mules and Jennies!
April 14, 2020
