At the University of Central Missouri, we believe in the power of stories to inform, inspire and connect. The UCM News Bureau serves as the university's central source for official news, announcements and feature stories that highlight the achievements, events and initiatives shaping our campus community.
Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways UCM is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
With the state facing a significant upswing in its financial position, Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Feb. 16 presented his vision for investing in areas such as workforce development and higher education when he hosted a roundtable discussion at the University of Central Missouri.
February 17, 2022
Contributing to opportunities to enhance cultural understanding in nations across the globe, the University of Central Missouri has learned that a record number of its students are named Semi-Finalists after applying for the Fulbright Program. The four students who were recently notified of this achievement are part of a pool of 12 UCM applicants for these prestigious awards, which is also a record.
February 17, 2022
Known worldwide for his role in the ground-breaking discovery of “Lucy,” which researchers consider a direct ancestor to humankind,, paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson, Ph.D., will make a public presentation at the University of Central Missouri on Monday, March 28. His lecture is free and open to the public, and begins at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Hall, located on the second floor of the Administration Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
February 16, 2022
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Main Areas: Missouri Legislative Session, Employment Opportunities in Politics and Government for College Students, Current Events and Their Political Implications
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Main Areas: Wildlife Disease, Vector-Borne Pathogens, Plague Sylvatic Cycle, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Ecology
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Main Areas: Entomology, Butterfly Conservation, Pollination
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