WARRENSBURG, MO – While the University of Central Missouri celebrates its 150th year, another milestone is being achieved at UCM. The Central Missouri Police Academy (CMPA) will commemorate its 50th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 19, honoring the lives and work of former cadets while also providing a look at a new high-tech classroom made possible with funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
August 10, 2021Combining highly technical skills with strategic thinking, Chris Young was recently honored for his contributions to the University of Central Missouri and to the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC). He is the 2021 recipient of the Foster-Inglish Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.
August 09, 2021“Fortune Education,” an adjunct publication of “Fortune” magazine designed to provide helpful informational resources to students pursuing higher education, has ranked the University of Central Missouri in the top 100 best online Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programs.
August 04, 2021Whether they serve at nearby Whiteman Air Force Base or across the globe, men and women in the United States Air Force who are pursuing an associate degree can now apply their Air Force college credit toward an online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Central Missouri.
August 03, 2021In studies that have taken him from California to Missouri, Daniel Marschalek, Ph.D., is looking for answers to questions that are necessary in the conservation and management of butterfly species in environments challenged by issues such as drought, soaring temperatures, and wildfires.
July 26, 2021In celebration of Missouri’s 2021 bicentennial anniversary, KMOS-TV, in partnership with other Public Television Association of Missouri stations, announces the broadcast premiere of “Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12.
July 14, 2021Dr. Laurel Hogue, UCM vice provost for online and learning engagement, was recently named to the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Board of Directors.
July 14, 2021Krystle Gremaud, assistant professor and program coordinator for Career and Technical Education in the School of Professional Education and Leadership, has been named winner of the National Academic Advising Association’s Outstanding Advising Award – Faculty Advising.
July 12, 2021Students wanting to advance their education through opportunities online may want to consider what Intelligent.com is saying about the University of Central Missouri. The online rankings organization has awarded UCM top ranking status for multiple online degree programs, five of which are in the top 10 in different state and national categories.
July 07, 2021Steve Dickson, administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration, highlighted the new Aerospace Academy, a collaborative effort involving the University of Central Missouri and Summit Technology Academy during a June 28 visit to the Missouri Innovation Campus.
July 06, 2021University of Central Missouri leaders today expressed their appreciation for Missouri Governor Mike Parson and state legislators’ work to develop a $35.6 billion Fiscal Year 2022 state budget that includes the highest increase in a decade in total funding for Missouri colleges and universities.
July 01, 2021The first step toward the University of Central Missouri’s goal to attain American Library Association (ALA) accreditation for the Master of Science in Library Science and Information Services (LIS) has succeeded. After reviewing a lengthy application submitted by university faculty, ALA’s Committee on Accreditation (COA) in June granted the program pre-candidacy status.
July 01, 2021Community members from throughout the KC-metro area had the opportunity to learn about the new Mixed Reality Studio, located at the University of Central Missouri’s Lee’s Summit campus, at a June 17 event.
July 01, 2021In a category that considered the quality of Master of Behavioral Psychology programs at colleges and universities across the country, the University of Central Missouri’s Master of Science in Behavior Analysis was ranked first by Intelligent.com.
July 01, 2021The University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction has been ranked number one in the nation for 2021 by Intelligent.com.
June 23, 2021On 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