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Welcome to the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ News Bureau

At the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ, 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.

 

 
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Faculty/Staff, University News, Honors and Awards, Board of Governors

Longtime Marketing Professor Receives Excellence in Education Award

In an ever-changing world, Scott Smith, Ph.D., strives to ensure his class materials, assignments and projects are constantly evolving to keep students engaged, informed and prepared for the challenges they will face in a career field that is never static. Such attention to students’ success has contributed to the professor of marketing’s selection as the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

March 24, 2022
UCM Homecoming Mule Parade 2021
University News, Homecoming, Events, Honors and Awards

UCM Named Official World Record Holder for Largest Ridden Parade of Mules

After a thorough review of video, photographs and other supporting materials, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ has confirmed that the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ now officially holds the title for the largest ridden parade of mules. This record-setting achievement was reached with the help of 50 mules and their riders during UCM’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23, in Warrensburg, Missouri.

December 08, 2021
UCM Admin Building
University News, Honors and Awards, Faculty/Staff

UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values

UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.

November 09, 2021
scott-smith-photo
Faculty/Staff, University News, Honors and Awards, Board of Governors

Longtime Marketing Professor Receives Excellence in Education Award

In an ever-changing world, Scott Smith, Ph.D., strives to ensure his class materials, assignments and projects are constantly evolving to keep students engaged, informed and prepared for the challenges they will face in a career field that is never static. Such attention to students’ success has contributed to the professor of marketing’s selection as the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

March 24, 2022
UCM Homecoming Mule Parade 2021
University News, Homecoming, Events, Honors and Awards

UCM Named Official World Record Holder for Largest Ridden Parade of Mules

After a thorough review of video, photographs and other supporting materials, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ has confirmed that the Å·ÃÀÊÓÆµ now officially holds the title for the largest ridden parade of mules. This record-setting achievement was reached with the help of 50 mules and their riders during UCM’s Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 23, in Warrensburg, Missouri.

December 08, 2021
UCM Admin Building
University News, Honors and Awards, Faculty/Staff

UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values

UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.

November 09, 2021
 

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News Bureau Contacts

UCM's Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) staff is available to answer media questions, present an overview of our campus community, identify subject-matter experts in our faculty, provide photos/video footage and work with you on articles related to higher education.

Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood

Director of University Communications and Media Relations
 
jgreenwood@ucmo.edu

Nicole Lyons

Nicole Lyons

Assistant Director of University Communications and Media Engagement
 
ncooke@ucmo.edu

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