University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri announces a recent hire within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). On July 5, Holly Weiss joined the OGC as Assistant General Counsel. In her new position, Weiss provides advice to individuals…

Creating a new “Upskill Credential” workforce training program, Missouri House Bill 417 will position the state’s businesses to better address obstacles that impact their growth and profitability with assistance from institutions such as…

Roger Best, president of the University of Central Missouri, has selected Matt Howdeshell as the university’s next Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Howdeshell will join UCM June 19, 2023, after serving in athletics at…

While stressing the value of a strong Midwest work ethic and learning how to turn adversity in opportunities, University of Central Missouri alumnus David Hoffmann, ’74, encouraged the spring 2023 graduating class to be prepared for the…

Continuing a recognition program that began last year, the University of Central Missouri recently honored three individuals who embody the essence of the institution’s longstanding motto, “Education for Service.”The 2023 Education for…

Ainsley Lewis, a May 2023 graduate of the University of Central Missouri, recommends UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) program based on the unique opportunities it provides to participants including an accelerated bachelor’s…

Entering its 39th season of bringing live children’s theatre productions to West Central Missouri, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Repertory Theatre (CMR) will present “Robin Hood” by Kathryn Schultz Miller at numerous locations…

Two individuals who have made a positive impact on the University of Central Missouri through their exemplary service and commitment were recognized on May 11 with the highest honors bestowed upon full-time exempt and non-exempt staff…

Three years after earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, former Grain Valley resident Cole Scholtz continues to reap the benefits of his research experiences at the University of Central Missouri. He not only recently published a…

Known for his creativity and skill in strategic video communication, John Kennedy, a member of the Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff at the University of Central Missouri, has been recognized as the 2023 recipient of the…