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Almost everyone has a story to tell about a friend or family member who has battled cardiovascular disease or stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 leading causes of death. Through the 2016 Johnson County Heart Walk, Saturday, Oct. 1, individuals, families, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to join in the fight against these serious health issues while participating in a fun, family-friendly environment at the University of Central Missouri.
May 24, 2016The ninth-ranked Mules captured the 2016 Central Region championship with a 7-4 win over Arkansas-Monticello on Monday afternoon at Joe Faber Field. It is the 17th regional crown in program history and the Mules advance to next week's NCAA-II World Series in Cary, North Carolina for the first time since 2011.
May 23, 2016Citing factors that include excellent accommodations and great staff service, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) has selected the University of Central Missouri as the site for its 2016 International Student Convention (ISC). The event takes place Saturday through Thursday, May 21-26, and will bring more than 2,100 students ages 13-19 from 26 different countries to UCM for a week of fun, educational and competitive activities.
May 18, 2016Almost everyone has a story to tell about a friend or family member who has battled cardiovascular disease or stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 leading causes of death. Through the 2016 Johnson County Heart Walk, Saturday, Oct. 1, individuals, families, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to join in the fight against these serious health issues while participating in a fun, family-friendly environment at the University of Central Missouri.
May 24, 2016The ninth-ranked Mules captured the 2016 Central Region championship with a 7-4 win over Arkansas-Monticello on Monday afternoon at Joe Faber Field. It is the 17th regional crown in program history and the Mules advance to next week's NCAA-II World Series in Cary, North Carolina for the first time since 2011.
May 23, 2016Citing factors that include excellent accommodations and great staff service, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) has selected the University of Central Missouri as the site for its 2016 International Student Convention (ISC). The event takes place Saturday through Thursday, May 21-26, and will bring more than 2,100 students ages 13-19 from 26 different countries to UCM for a week of fun, educational and competitive activities.
May 18, 2016
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