For college athletes and members of other student groups the perceived anxiety surrounding the beginning of a new academic year in times of COVID-19 evokes emotions some students equate with those associated with major events such as a significant injury, surgery, or even losing a loved one. These are among the findings reported in a recent research paper published in the “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” conducted by a research team that included three University of Central Missouri faculty members, a former graduate assistant, and a faculty member at an Ohio institution.
September 29, 2021Ann McCoy, Ph.D., a University of Central Missouri alumna with two UCM degrees will be working to make a positive impact on the preparation of tomorrow’s teachers and school administrators as the new dean of the College of Education (COE).
September 28, 2021The University of Central Missouri’s student team works with the School of Nursing to help develop healthcare applications using augmented and virtual reality.
September 28, 2021Demonstrating his commitment to helping students succeed in their education at the University of Central Missouri, Matthew Garver, Ph.D., has received the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) Outstanding Academic Advising Award for Faculty Academic Advising. Garver was honored at MACADA’s 2021 virtual conference.
September 27, 2021Graduates of the University of Central Missouri’s Medical Coding and Billing Professional Certificate Program were recognized at a ceremony at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus.
September 23, 2021WARRENSBURG, MO – An opportunity to see the judicial system in action, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene court at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Oct. 13.
September 22, 2021WARRENSBURG, MO -- Parkinson Voice Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has named the University of Central Missouri Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders as a recipient of its 2021 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Grant Program. Grant recipients include hospitals, university speech therapy clinics, private practices, and nonprofit organizations.
September 21, 2021The University of Central Missouri and Allero recently launched a new collaboration to assist companies with workforce needs.
September 21, 2021WARRENSBURG, MO – Announcing that the University of Central Missouri was the only institution out of 47 colleges and universities from Missouri and our region to experience enrollment gains this fall across three segments - first-time freshmen, transfer and international - President Roger Best affirmed that the university has much to be proud of when he presented his 2021 State of the University Address. In his speech on Sept. 16 he called the institution “Mule Strong,” also announcing a salary increase for full-time employees, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
September 17, 2021For the third consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri maintained its spot at #16 as a top public institution in the Midwest region on the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings, and was also listed #31 among best colleges and universities for Veterans, #60 as a best value institution, and #74 among best regional universities in the Midwest.
September 17, 2021An opportunity to learn more about the challenges Missouri’s founders faced more than 200 years ago, the University of Central Missouri is bringing to the Kansas City area the Struggle for Statehood, Missouri’s Official Bicentennial Exhibit.
September 14, 2021WARRENSBURG, MO – Continuing annual recognition that the University of Central Missouri has received since the 2004 edition of The Princeton Review, UCM is included on the education services company’s “2022 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website. The results listing the “Best in the Midwest” colleges and universities were recently announced.
September 13, 2021The University of Central Missouri will offer a new course focusing on the Freedom of Information Act and how to respond to FOIA requests. The three-hour course will be offered online from Oct. 11 through Dec. 10.
September 09, 2021Out-of-the-box thinking during the pandemic has resulted in an innovative program that helps fill critical needs in healthcare.
September 03, 2021WARRENSBURG, MO – The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design welcomes individuals to view its annual Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 18, and UCM Then and Now 150 Years through Oct. 30.
September 01, 2021On Aug. 17, 2018, University of Central Missouri Interim President Dr. Roger Best answered questions from the campus community via Twitter and Instagram. Watch him respond to questions from our Q&A.
August 20, 2018UCM’s Career Services office automatically provides all current students & alumni with Handshake, giving you the advantage over similar network-driven career websites. Here are the top 5 reasons you should be checking out Handshake regularly.
August 07, 2018The school year is nearing its end, and it's almost time for what you've been working toward: graduation. Before you say your goodbyes, you might want to take a few pictures to commemorate your time at UCM. There are a lot of beautiful backdrops on campus, and we've compiled a list for you of the top 10 places to take graduation photos on campus. So grab your cap and gown and let's go!
April 24, 2018Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.
March 01, 2018As you return from the holiday break feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new semester, it’s good to have goals for what you’d like to accomplish. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to, but here are a few that we can help you accomplish.
January 03, 2018You’ve worked hard all semester. You’ve turned in your last assignment and taken your last final. It’s finally here: winter break. You’re stress-free and feeling relaxed, except now you’re...bored!? Well, before your mom starts handing you chores to do, here are a few ideas to keep you entertained:
December 22, 2017