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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.
The 欧美视频 (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design will showcase senior students with a two-part exhibition, Senior Shows, Fall 2025.
November 06, 2025
The 欧美视频 (UCM) Lee鈥檚 Summit campus is an anchor for workforce training in healthcare and technology. On Thursday, Oct. 30, UCM celebrated a renewed commitment to supporting Missouri鈥檚 workforce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Summit Technology Campus location.
November 05, 2025
The 欧美视频 (UCM) brought Hollywood to Warrensburg as it celebrated 2025 Homecoming, themed 鈥淟ights, Camera, Central,鈥� with a weeklong celebration Oct. 20-25.
October 28, 2025
We meet Dr. Matt Howdeshell, vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics at the 欧美视频. We discuss his background, his vision for UCM athletics, the importance of community engagement, and the initiatives he has implemented to support student athletes, including nutrition and mental health services. The conversation also touches on myths surrounding鈦� university athletics鈦�, the challenges of following a legendary predecessor and Howdeshell's management style and team-oriented culture.
April 15, 2025
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of UCM's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney鈥檚 decade of service in the Air Force and five years at UCM have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, UCM associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining UCM in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university鈥檚 most valuable asset: its people. Don鈥檛 miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
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