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As the University of Central Missouri further enhances its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education capabilities through renovation of the Wilson C. Morris Science Building (WCM), an important step to move the project forward took place Dec. 11 as the Board of Governors awarded a contract to McCownGordon Construction in Kansas City, Mo., to serve as construction manager.
December 19, 2015
Enrollment is underway at the Central Missouri Police Academy at the University of Central Missouri for summer and fall 2016 classes.
December 17, 2015Renewal of a charter agreement with Hope Leadership Academy (HLA) in Kansas City for a five-year period, the demolition of five university-owned houses, a contract for on-call architectural and engineering services, and the establishment of a contingency fund for Crane Stadium-Tompkins Field improvements were among items approved by the Board of Governors when it met in plenary session Dec. 11.
December 17, 2015As the University of Central Missouri further enhances its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education capabilities through renovation of the Wilson C. Morris Science Building (WCM), an important step to move the project forward took place Dec. 11 as the Board of Governors awarded a contract to McCownGordon Construction in Kansas City, Mo., to serve as construction manager.
December 19, 2015
Enrollment is underway at the Central Missouri Police Academy at the University of Central Missouri for summer and fall 2016 classes.
December 17, 2015Renewal of a charter agreement with Hope Leadership Academy (HLA) in Kansas City for a five-year period, the demolition of five university-owned houses, a contract for on-call architectural and engineering services, and the establishment of a contingency fund for Crane Stadium-Tompkins Field improvements were among items approved by the Board of Governors when it met in plenary session Dec. 11.
December 17, 2015
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