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UCM Sesquicentennial Celebration
ucm150, UCM 150, University News

UCM and State of Missouri Prepare to Celebrate Historic Milestones in 2021

As the state of Missouri approaches a historic milestone, the University of Central Missouri, which has a played a significant role in helping to educate thousands of Missourians, will celebrate its rich heritage and future with its sesquicentennial celebration planned February through December 2021.

February 01, 2019
Courtney Goddard
UCM Foundation, alumni, University News

Goddard to Become UCM VP for Advancement, Executive Director of Foundation

Having a professional background that includes nearly 20 years of strategic higher education leadership experience, Courtney E. Goddard soon begins a new role at the University of Central Missouri. Effective March 1, she becomes Vice President for Advancement and External Engagement, Executive Director of the UCM Alumni Foundation.

January 30, 2019
IT Class
collegehealth, University News

MoExcels Proposal Includes Funding for UCM's Development of IT Training

Pending legislative approval, a $55.8 million funding request by the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE) will greatly aid the University of Central Missouri’s efforts to meet a statewide need for trained information technology workers.

January 28, 2019
BIG Career Expo
events, University News

B.I.G. Career Expo Brings Employers, Education Institutions to Campus in February

University of Central Missouri students who are looking for jobs have a great opportunity to network with potential employers during the annual Spring Business, Industry, Government (B.I.G.) Career Expo 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Multipurpose Building arena.

January 25, 2019
Mr. Rogers
University News, KMOS-TV

KMOS Presents Acclaimed Fred Rogers Documentary, "Won't You Be My Neighbor," Feb. 9

Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, when the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, presents one of the most celebrated theatrical releases of 2018, an intimate look at the life of America’s favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers.

January 24, 2019
2019 MLK Scholarship Winners
awards, University News, scholarships

Civil Rights Leader's Legacy Celebrated Through MLK Freedom Scholarship Presentations

In a ceremony titled “One Dream, One Nation: Moving Forward Together” a crowd of about 260 people learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact as a civil rights leader while also celebrating three students who will realize their dreams for a college education as recipients of University of Central Missouri scholarships in King’s name.

January 23, 2019
Teen writing
University News

Summer Camp Opportunities for Young Adults Offered at UCM Lee's Summit

Students from throughout the metropolitan area are invited to participate in upcoming camps and workshops through the University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit. Both events are offered at the Missouri Innovation Campus.

January 23, 2019
Missouri Innovation Campus
University News, Missouri innovation campus

Missouri Innovation Campus Expanding Student Opportunities Through New Programs

Bioinformatics launched this school year with Software Engineering beginning in the summer of 2019.

January 23, 2019
CIS Program
Rankings, University News, awards

College Factual Ranks UCM Best CIS Program for the Money in Missouri

Among several categories of recognition, College Factual, an online rankings organization, has distinguished the University of Central Missouri as No. 1 among the 2019 Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for the Money in Missouri and among the top 15 percent of CIS programs nationally.

January 23, 2019
2019 MLK Service Award Winners
University News, awards

Honoring M.L. King's Legacy, Two Area Residents Recognized for Community Service

Two individuals who have set a positive example for others in the local community and in the Warrensburg R-VI School District were honored for their service during a recent award ceremony conducted by the Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Central Missouri.

January 20, 2019
Tuition Giveaway 2019
University News, studentsuccess, scholarships

Lee's Summit North Senior Surprised as Recipient of Free Tuition Giveaway

Jessica Carnnahan, a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School, got an unexpected boost to putting herself on a more affordable road to a college degree.

January 18, 2019
U.S. News & World Report
collegebusiness, awards, Rankings, University News

UCM Included Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' Best Online MBA Programs

“U.S. News & World Report,” a publication many students turn to for information to help them decide how to reach their higher education goals, has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program among the best in the nation.

January 15, 2019
Step Forward
events, University News

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Step Forward' Benefit Performance

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance announces a benefit performance of “Step Forward,” produced during spring 2018.

January 09, 2019
Chris Beggs
University News, studentsuccess, facstaff

UCM Appoints Executive Director for Academic Support Services

Chris Beggs, a University of Central Missouri staff member who has played an important role in student success during his nearly seven-year tenure, has been named the university's executive director of Academic Support Services.

January 07, 2019
Missouri Innovation Campus
MIC, University News

Four New Corporate Partners Join Missouri Innovation Campus Program

More than 50 industry-leading businesses work with this unique school to better prepare students for success.

January 03, 2019
UCM Sesquicentennial Celebration
ucm150, UCM 150, University News

UCM and State of Missouri Prepare to Celebrate Historic Milestones in 2021

As the state of Missouri approaches a historic milestone, the University of Central Missouri, which has a played a significant role in helping to educate thousands of Missourians, will celebrate its rich heritage and future with its sesquicentennial celebration planned February through December 2021.

February 01, 2019
Courtney Goddard
UCM Foundation, alumni, University News

Goddard to Become UCM VP for Advancement, Executive Director of Foundation

Having a professional background that includes nearly 20 years of strategic higher education leadership experience, Courtney E. Goddard soon begins a new role at the University of Central Missouri. Effective March 1, she becomes Vice President for Advancement and External Engagement, Executive Director of the UCM Alumni Foundation.

January 30, 2019
IT Class
collegehealth, University News

MoExcels Proposal Includes Funding for UCM's Development of IT Training

Pending legislative approval, a $55.8 million funding request by the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE) will greatly aid the University of Central Missouri’s efforts to meet a statewide need for trained information technology workers.

January 28, 2019
BIG Career Expo
events, University News

B.I.G. Career Expo Brings Employers, Education Institutions to Campus in February

University of Central Missouri students who are looking for jobs have a great opportunity to network with potential employers during the annual Spring Business, Industry, Government (B.I.G.) Career Expo 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Multipurpose Building arena.

January 25, 2019
Mr. Rogers
University News, KMOS-TV

KMOS Presents Acclaimed Fred Rogers Documentary, "Won't You Be My Neighbor," Feb. 9

Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, when the University of Central Missouri’s public television station, KMOS-TV, presents one of the most celebrated theatrical releases of 2018, an intimate look at the life of America’s favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers.

January 24, 2019
2019 MLK Scholarship Winners
awards, University News, scholarships

Civil Rights Leader's Legacy Celebrated Through MLK Freedom Scholarship Presentations

In a ceremony titled “One Dream, One Nation: Moving Forward Together” a crowd of about 260 people learned about Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact as a civil rights leader while also celebrating three students who will realize their dreams for a college education as recipients of University of Central Missouri scholarships in King’s name.

January 23, 2019
Teen writing
University News

Summer Camp Opportunities for Young Adults Offered at UCM Lee's Summit

Students from throughout the metropolitan area are invited to participate in upcoming camps and workshops through the University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit. Both events are offered at the Missouri Innovation Campus.

January 23, 2019
Missouri Innovation Campus
University News, Missouri innovation campus

Missouri Innovation Campus Expanding Student Opportunities Through New Programs

Bioinformatics launched this school year with Software Engineering beginning in the summer of 2019.

January 23, 2019
CIS Program
Rankings, University News, awards

College Factual Ranks UCM Best CIS Program for the Money in Missouri

Among several categories of recognition, College Factual, an online rankings organization, has distinguished the University of Central Missouri as No. 1 among the 2019 Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for the Money in Missouri and among the top 15 percent of CIS programs nationally.

January 23, 2019
2019 MLK Service Award Winners
University News, awards

Honoring M.L. King's Legacy, Two Area Residents Recognized for Community Service

Two individuals who have set a positive example for others in the local community and in the Warrensburg R-VI School District were honored for their service during a recent award ceremony conducted by the Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Central Missouri.

January 20, 2019
Tuition Giveaway 2019
University News, studentsuccess, scholarships

Lee's Summit North Senior Surprised as Recipient of Free Tuition Giveaway

Jessica Carnnahan, a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School, got an unexpected boost to putting herself on a more affordable road to a college degree.

January 18, 2019
U.S. News & World Report
collegebusiness, awards, Rankings, University News

UCM Included Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' Best Online MBA Programs

“U.S. News & World Report,” a publication many students turn to for information to help them decide how to reach their higher education goals, has ranked the University of Central Missouri’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program among the best in the nation.

January 15, 2019
Step Forward
events, University News

UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Step Forward' Benefit Performance

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance announces a benefit performance of “Step Forward,” produced during spring 2018.

January 09, 2019
Chris Beggs
University News, studentsuccess, facstaff

UCM Appoints Executive Director for Academic Support Services

Chris Beggs, a University of Central Missouri staff member who has played an important role in student success during his nearly seven-year tenure, has been named the university's executive director of Academic Support Services.

January 07, 2019
Missouri Innovation Campus
MIC, University News

Four New Corporate Partners Join Missouri Innovation Campus Program

More than 50 industry-leading businesses work with this unique school to better prepare students for success.

January 03, 2019

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