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KC Royals Internship
studentsuccess, University News

Athletic Training Major Joins Growing List of UCM Students to Receive Partnership-Driven Internship Opportunity with the Kansas City Royals

At least one Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ student had a rare opportunity to experience professional baseball briefly this spring from an insider’s perspective. He not only gained valuable hands-on experience in his chosen career path, but he also got to interact with UCM alumni who have found their niche in professional baseball.

April 30, 2020
Capism Global Graphic
collegebusiness, studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM Business Majors Benchmark Fourth in Worldwide Capsim Simulation Experience

A team of six Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ students achieved a benchmark ranking of fourth in the Stock Price category among 2,288 teams participating in the Capsim Global Simulation.

May 30, 2019
Women in Security - Kansas City Award
studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM CISA Student Earns $2,500 Award from Women in Security-Kansas City

Women in Security – Kansas City recently honored a University of Central Missouri student, Veenapani Veena, from Computer Information Systems and Analytics, as one of the three recipients of a grant designed to inspire and support women at all career levels in Informational Technology (IT).

May 07, 2019
UCM Commencement Ceremony
University News, events, studentsuccess

UCM Commencement May 10-11 Brings Thousands of Family Members, Friends to Campus

Thousands of family members and friends of students attending the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ will converge on Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 for 2019 Spring Commencement exercises.

May 07, 2019
2019 LTAGD Award Winners
University News, studentsuccess, awards

Hansen-Horn, Hair Honored with Learning to a Greater Degree Awards

Tricia Hansen-Horn, an educator who has dedicated her much of her life to serving students in the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ’s public relations program, and DaVontae Hair, a junior public relations student from Kansas City who is highly engaged in many facets of campus life, are the spring 2019 recipients of UCM’s Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Award.

May 03, 2019
Savanna Lightfoot
ucmblog, studentsuccess

Student Spotlight: "UCM Felt Like I was Right at Home"

Our April Student Spotlight features Savanna Lightfoot, an elementary education major. Her anticipated graduation date is May 2020.

April 23, 2019
Charno Award Winners 2019
studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM Seniors Gunalan and Kim Honored as Prestigious Charno Award Recipients

The Charno Award, an honor presented annually to a top male and female member of the graduating class at the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, was awarded April 11 to Yuganesh Gunalan, a senior aviation management student from Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia, and Katherine Kim, senior international studies major from Oak Grove, Missouri.

April 12, 2019
Physical Education
collegehealth, studentsuccess, ucmblog

Additional Physical Education Programs at UCM Provide New and Rewarding Career Path Options

The future direction for physical education programs is branching into new and exciting realms of career paths. That’s why UCM’s physical education program has been redesigned to create two new majors to help students looking for a career in movement and sports but who are not sure if they are interested in a traditional career path.

April 11, 2019
UCM Students in Residence Hall
studentsuccess, University News

Pell-eligible Students Encouraged to Apply by May 1 for Limited UCM Housing Grants

Helping to make higher education more affordable to students who have financial need, the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ announces the UCM Housing Grant Program.

March 21, 2019
UCM Auto Tech Ford Presentation
University News, studentsuccess

Ford Motor Company Vehicle Donation Contributes to Hands-on Learning at UCM

Representatives of Ford Motor Company came to the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ March 1 to present a late-model vehicle to the Automotive Technology Management Program.

March 06, 2019
UCM Campus
University News, awards, Rankings, studentsuccess

MDHE Data Shows UCM a State Leader for Degree Completion

A commitment to helping students finish their college education is contributing to the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ’s status as the state leader in degree completion among public universities.

February 04, 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
Chris Beggs
University News, studentsuccess, facstaff

UCM Appoints Executive Director for Academic Support Services

Chris Beggs, a Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ 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
Robert Page
studentsuccess, University News, events, scholarships

UCM Alumnus, MCC Inclusion Officer Presents MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Address

Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ alumnus Robert N. Page, Jr., executive director for equity and inclusion at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner.

December 10, 2018
Giving Tuesday - Thank You
studentsuccess, University News, alumni

Alumni Support for Giving Tuesday Generates Funds for Student Scholarships

With the help of a generous donation from Hutchinson, Kan., resident Dan Power, class of 1973 and 1974, the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ raised more than $43,000 to help fund student scholarships during a Giving Tuesday event conducted Nov. 27 by the university’s Alumni Foundation.

November 29, 2018
KC Royals Internship
studentsuccess, University News

Athletic Training Major Joins Growing List of UCM Students to Receive Partnership-Driven Internship Opportunity with the Kansas City Royals

At least one Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ student had a rare opportunity to experience professional baseball briefly this spring from an insider’s perspective. He not only gained valuable hands-on experience in his chosen career path, but he also got to interact with UCM alumni who have found their niche in professional baseball.

April 30, 2020
Capism Global Graphic
collegebusiness, studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM Business Majors Benchmark Fourth in Worldwide Capsim Simulation Experience

A team of six Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ students achieved a benchmark ranking of fourth in the Stock Price category among 2,288 teams participating in the Capsim Global Simulation.

May 30, 2019
Women in Security - Kansas City Award
studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM CISA Student Earns $2,500 Award from Women in Security-Kansas City

Women in Security – Kansas City recently honored a University of Central Missouri student, Veenapani Veena, from Computer Information Systems and Analytics, as one of the three recipients of a grant designed to inspire and support women at all career levels in Informational Technology (IT).

May 07, 2019
UCM Commencement Ceremony
University News, events, studentsuccess

UCM Commencement May 10-11 Brings Thousands of Family Members, Friends to Campus

Thousands of family members and friends of students attending the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ will converge on Warrensburg Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 for 2019 Spring Commencement exercises.

May 07, 2019
2019 LTAGD Award Winners
University News, studentsuccess, awards

Hansen-Horn, Hair Honored with Learning to a Greater Degree Awards

Tricia Hansen-Horn, an educator who has dedicated her much of her life to serving students in the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ’s public relations program, and DaVontae Hair, a junior public relations student from Kansas City who is highly engaged in many facets of campus life, are the spring 2019 recipients of UCM’s Learning to a Greater Degree (LTAGD) Award.

May 03, 2019
Savanna Lightfoot
ucmblog, studentsuccess

Student Spotlight: "UCM Felt Like I was Right at Home"

Our April Student Spotlight features Savanna Lightfoot, an elementary education major. Her anticipated graduation date is May 2020.

April 23, 2019
Charno Award Winners 2019
studentsuccess, University News, awards

UCM Seniors Gunalan and Kim Honored as Prestigious Charno Award Recipients

The Charno Award, an honor presented annually to a top male and female member of the graduating class at the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, was awarded April 11 to Yuganesh Gunalan, a senior aviation management student from Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia, and Katherine Kim, senior international studies major from Oak Grove, Missouri.

April 12, 2019
Physical Education
collegehealth, studentsuccess, ucmblog

Additional Physical Education Programs at UCM Provide New and Rewarding Career Path Options

The future direction for physical education programs is branching into new and exciting realms of career paths. That’s why UCM’s physical education program has been redesigned to create two new majors to help students looking for a career in movement and sports but who are not sure if they are interested in a traditional career path.

April 11, 2019
UCM Students in Residence Hall
studentsuccess, University News

Pell-eligible Students Encouraged to Apply by May 1 for Limited UCM Housing Grants

Helping to make higher education more affordable to students who have financial need, the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ announces the UCM Housing Grant Program.

March 21, 2019
UCM Auto Tech Ford Presentation
University News, studentsuccess

Ford Motor Company Vehicle Donation Contributes to Hands-on Learning at UCM

Representatives of Ford Motor Company came to the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ March 1 to present a late-model vehicle to the Automotive Technology Management Program.

March 06, 2019
UCM Campus
University News, awards, Rankings, studentsuccess

MDHE Data Shows UCM a State Leader for Degree Completion

A commitment to helping students finish their college education is contributing to the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ’s status as the state leader in degree completion among public universities.

February 04, 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
Chris Beggs
University News, studentsuccess, facstaff

UCM Appoints Executive Director for Academic Support Services

Chris Beggs, a Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ 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
Robert Page
studentsuccess, University News, events, scholarships

UCM Alumnus, MCC Inclusion Officer Presents MLK Freedom Scholarship Dinner Address

Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ alumnus Robert N. Page, Jr., executive director for equity and inclusion at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Scholarship Dinner.

December 10, 2018
Giving Tuesday - Thank You
studentsuccess, University News, alumni

Alumni Support for Giving Tuesday Generates Funds for Student Scholarships

With the help of a generous donation from Hutchinson, Kan., resident Dan Power, class of 1973 and 1974, the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ raised more than $43,000 to help fund student scholarships during a Giving Tuesday event conducted Nov. 27 by the university’s Alumni Foundation.

November 29, 2018

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