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UCM's Online Emergency Management Options Rank High for Affordability
A website many individuals turn to for information to help them make choices about their higher education, Affordable Schools (AS), has ranked the University of Central Missouri among 20 Best Affordable Online Emergency Management Programs.
April 01, 2020
Board of Governors Authorizes New Broadcast Transmitter Purchase
In a meeting by telephone March 26, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved the purchase of a new broadcast transmitter for UCM’s public television station, KMOS-TV, and authorized an agreement for on-call kitchen replacement and maintenance repair services.
March 31, 2020
University of Central Missouri Offering Free Online Creativity and Innovation Courses
The University of Central Missouri is joining forces with MindEdge to offer three free online courses focusing on creativity and innovation. The free classes are provided to help individuals during this time of global pandemic and social distancing.
March 30, 2020
Campus Cupboard Sets New Hours to Help Individuals in Need
The change in schedule is taking place to help ensure a vital need is met while also following procedures that will contribute to a safe and healthy environment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 30, 2020
UCM Alumna Meryl Lin McKean Hosts Live Call-in Show on COVID-19
Thursdays at 7 p.m., beginning March 26, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, will present a series of live call-in panel discussions covering the current health crisis.
March 25, 2020
Quimby Honors Music Professor Through Pipe Organ Restoration Project
Showing his appreciation for a former music teacher whose positive impact was never forgotten, Warrensburg resident Michael Quimby is honoring the memory of Professor Eleanor Shockey by restoring the pipe organ she once played at the University of Central Missouri.
March 24, 2020
President Roger Best Discusses COVID-19 Concerns in Live Interview on March 24
UCM President Roger Best met with Marion “Woody” Woods on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 for a live interview on 1450 KOKO-AM, addressing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the university.
March 24, 2020
Mule Day at the K Postponed Amid Federal Guidelines That Impact MLB
With national health concerns looming over coronavirus (COVID-19), the University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation announces it is postponing Mule Day at the K, an event planned for Tuesday, May 5, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
March 20, 2020
UCM Lee's Summit to Close for Deep Cleaning Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18
All UCM courses are paused until March 30, when all courses will be delivered virtually.
March 17, 2020
UCM's President's Gala Postponed Following KC Mayor's State of Emergency Declaration
Following Mayor Quinton Lucas’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Kansas City, Missouri, for all events with an attendance of 1,000 people, the University of Central Missouri announces the cancellation of its 2020 President’s Gala.
March 13, 2020
Discover Career Training, Scholarship Opportunities at UCM-LS Professional Training and Education Open House
Individuals interested in launching new high-demand careers are invited to learn about training and scholarship opportunities at a March 31 Professional Training and Education Open House hosted by the University of Central Missouri in cooperation with the Full Employment Council (FEC).
March 10, 2020
Children's Literature Festival Canceled
Cancelations of appearances by a number of out-of-state presenters who were scheduled to speak at the University of Central Missouri’s 2020 Children’s Literature Festival have prompted festival organizers to cancel the event for the first time in its 52-year history.
March 10, 2020
UCM Ovation Performance Series Presents All-Beethoven Recital
The University of Central Missouri Ovation Performance Series presents violinist Catherine French and pianist Nina Ferrigno in a free, public recital at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 in Hart Recital Hall, Utt Music Building The program, “Beethoven at 250: Sonatas for Violin and Piano” commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven.
March 05, 2020
Children's Literature Festival Brings Acclaimed Authors and Children Together
Bringing children and the authors and illustrators of their favorite books together, the University of Central Missouri’s annual Children’s Literature Festival is March 15-17 on campus. The event, which is in its 52nd year, features 28 nationally-acclaimed authors and illustrators, 17 of whom will be new to the festival in 2020.
March 04, 2020
UCM Warrensburg, Lee's Summit Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill March 3
The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. This drill is expected to last about 15 minutes, and is designed to orient faculty, staff and students in appropriate measures to take during a real tornadic event.
February 27, 2020
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
