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Children's Mercy Hospital Recognizes UCM CHAMP Group as Volunteers of the Month
Leaders and members of the University of Central Missouri Children in Healthcare and Medical Play (CHAMP) organization are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month for November 2018 by Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
November 20, 2018
Longtime Academic Leader Mercado Becomes Dean of Harmon College Jan. 1
A dedicated educator who has served the University of Central Missouri and its students since 1988 today was named dean of the Adrian and Margaret Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Jose Mercado, Ph.D., who currently serves as chair of the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Analytics, assumes this post-Jan. 1, 2019.
November 17, 2018
Yotabites Co-founder Raj Nair Second Speaker in Big Data and Analytics Series Nov. 16
The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Business Analytics will host Raj Nair, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yotabites Consulting LLC, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in Ward Edwards 2020. Nair will discuss “The Role of Big Data and Analytics in a Digitized World.”
November 09, 2018
Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Shop Local
If you're worried about finding original and creative gifts for Christmas this year, look no further. The annual Holiday Market at the University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.
November 09, 2018
UCM Team Claims Gold Award at Annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition
A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the Gold Award for the Marketing Presentation at the 2018 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 2 at UCM.
November 08, 2018
UCM Teams Grab Two of Three Top Placements in Federal Reserve Bank-KC Code-A-Thon
For the second consecutive year, two student teams from the University of Central Missouri have finished in the top three positions at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Code-A-Thon. With top entries announced Thursday, Nov. 1, UCM captured first- and third-place honors among nine universities from six different states that participated in this highly competitive event.
November 06, 2018
Following Interim Appointment, Board Turns to Best to Lead UCM as President
Taking advantage of the University of Central Missouri’s internal administrative and leadership talent, the UCM Board of Governors today named Roger Best, Ph.D., the university’s 16th president.
November 05, 2018
UCM Board Renews Two Charter School Agreements, Approves New Safety-Related Degree
A new Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management degree, a study abroad fee, on-call construction services agreement, and renewal of agreements with two university-sponsored charter schools were approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met Oct. 26.
November 01, 2018
Peirce Becomes Third Consecutive UCM Member to Earn Prestigious NACADA Academic Advising Award
For the third consecutive year, one of the University of Central Missouri’s academic advisors has been selected to receive an outstanding international academic advising award.
October 25, 2018
UCM Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Studio Theatre One-Acts
Enjoy an evening of entertainment as the University of Central Missouri presents an evening of Studio One-Acts in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov.1-3.
October 25, 2018
UCM Students Recognized for Success at University of Iowa Hackathon
Four University of Central Missouri graduate students were recently recognized by faculty members in the Computer Information Systems and Analytics Division for their category win at an annual two-day Hackathon at the University of Iowa, Oct. 6-7.
October 24, 2018
Students Have Opportunity to Pitch Business Ideas to KC Entrepreneur Barnett Helzberg, Jr.
University of Central Missouri students who have great ideas for a startup business could win an opportunity to pitch those ideas to successful Kansas City entrepreneur, business mentor and philanthropist, Barnett Helzberg, Jr.
October 24, 2018
Student, Faculty Research Leads to Joint Publication in Materials Letters
As a first-generation student from Independence, Anthony Fatino whetted his appetite for scientific research early in his undergraduate studies working collaboratively with chemistry faculty members at the University of Central Missouri. As he continues to fulfill this passion five years later, he is watching the fruit of his early college experiences pay off with a research article published in the scientific journal, “Materials Letters.” This is happening as his UCM co-authors and mentors continue to press on furthering study of a new way to detect metal ions in aqueous solution.
October 22, 2018
Meet UCM's Distinguished Alumni for 2018
Five men and women who have outstanding careers in fields such as actuarial science, education, engineering, marketing and mathematics, both nationally and internationally, will be recognized during the University of Central Missouri’s Distinguished Alumni Dinner Friday, Oct. 26.
October 18, 2018
UCM's Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science Considered a "Best Value"
Through its Actuarial Science and Statistics Program, the University of Central Missouri has been graduating students for decades who are qualified to meet the growing demand for these skilled professionals. Such dedication to this field most recently earned UCM recognition for having one of the Top 50 Best Value Bachelor of Actuarial Science Programs in 2018 by Value Colleges. UCM’s actuarial program was ranked 37th in the nation.
October 17, 2018
Children's Mercy Hospital Recognizes UCM CHAMP Group as Volunteers of the Month
Leaders and members of the University of Central Missouri Children in Healthcare and Medical Play (CHAMP) organization are being recognized as Volunteers of the Month for November 2018 by Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
November 20, 2018
Longtime Academic Leader Mercado Becomes Dean of Harmon College Jan. 1
A dedicated educator who has served the University of Central Missouri and its students since 1988 today was named dean of the Adrian and Margaret Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies (HCBPS). Jose Mercado, Ph.D., who currently serves as chair of the School of Business Administration: Division of Business Analytics, assumes this post-Jan. 1, 2019.
November 17, 2018
Yotabites Co-founder Raj Nair Second Speaker in Big Data and Analytics Series Nov. 16
The University of Central Missouri’s Division of Business Analytics will host Raj Nair, chief executive officer and co-founder of Yotabites Consulting LLC, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in Ward Edwards 2020. Nair will discuss “The Role of Big Data and Analytics in a Digitized World.”
November 09, 2018
Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Shop Local
If you're worried about finding original and creative gifts for Christmas this year, look no further. The annual Holiday Market at the University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.
November 09, 2018
UCM Team Claims Gold Award at Annual State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition
A team of two marketing students from the University of Central Missouri claimed the Gold Award for the Marketing Presentation at the 2018 State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition Friday, Nov. 2 at UCM.
November 08, 2018
UCM Teams Grab Two of Three Top Placements in Federal Reserve Bank-KC Code-A-Thon
For the second consecutive year, two student teams from the University of Central Missouri have finished in the top three positions at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Code-A-Thon. With top entries announced Thursday, Nov. 1, UCM captured first- and third-place honors among nine universities from six different states that participated in this highly competitive event.
November 06, 2018
Following Interim Appointment, Board Turns to Best to Lead UCM as President
Taking advantage of the University of Central Missouri’s internal administrative and leadership talent, the UCM Board of Governors today named Roger Best, Ph.D., the university’s 16th president.
November 05, 2018
UCM Board Renews Two Charter School Agreements, Approves New Safety-Related Degree
A new Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management degree, a study abroad fee, on-call construction services agreement, and renewal of agreements with two university-sponsored charter schools were approved by the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors when it met Oct. 26.
November 01, 2018
Peirce Becomes Third Consecutive UCM Member to Earn Prestigious NACADA Academic Advising Award
For the third consecutive year, one of the University of Central Missouri’s academic advisors has been selected to receive an outstanding international academic advising award.
October 25, 2018
UCM Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Studio Theatre One-Acts
Enjoy an evening of entertainment as the University of Central Missouri presents an evening of Studio One-Acts in the Black Box Theatre at Nickerson Hall. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov.1-3.
October 25, 2018
UCM Students Recognized for Success at University of Iowa Hackathon
Four University of Central Missouri graduate students were recently recognized by faculty members in the Computer Information Systems and Analytics Division for their category win at an annual two-day Hackathon at the University of Iowa, Oct. 6-7.
October 24, 2018
Students Have Opportunity to Pitch Business Ideas to KC Entrepreneur Barnett Helzberg, Jr.
University of Central Missouri students who have great ideas for a startup business could win an opportunity to pitch those ideas to successful Kansas City entrepreneur, business mentor and philanthropist, Barnett Helzberg, Jr.
October 24, 2018
Student, Faculty Research Leads to Joint Publication in Materials Letters
As a first-generation student from Independence, Anthony Fatino whetted his appetite for scientific research early in his undergraduate studies working collaboratively with chemistry faculty members at the University of Central Missouri. As he continues to fulfill this passion five years later, he is watching the fruit of his early college experiences pay off with a research article published in the scientific journal, “Materials Letters.” This is happening as his UCM co-authors and mentors continue to press on furthering study of a new way to detect metal ions in aqueous solution.
October 22, 2018
Meet UCM's Distinguished Alumni for 2018
Five men and women who have outstanding careers in fields such as actuarial science, education, engineering, marketing and mathematics, both nationally and internationally, will be recognized during the University of Central Missouri’s Distinguished Alumni Dinner Friday, Oct. 26.
October 18, 2018
UCM's Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science Considered a "Best Value"
Through its Actuarial Science and Statistics Program, the University of Central Missouri has been graduating students for decades who are qualified to meet the growing demand for these skilled professionals. Such dedication to this field most recently earned UCM recognition for having one of the Top 50 Best Value Bachelor of Actuarial Science Programs in 2018 by Value Colleges. UCM’s actuarial program was ranked 37th in the nation.
October 17, 2018
