Central Methodist University

09/10/2026

President Drake put on another amazing President's Picnic. Due to the insane heat we've been having, the party was moved to campus in the gym.

Check out all the pictures on Flickr here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4vyW

09/08/2026

Deborah Dodge '89 and Laurence Tucker '69, members of the Central Methodist Board of Trustees, are receiving the President's Award at the Missouri Bar's annual meeting next week.

Read more here - https://news.mobar.org/dodge-tucker-receive-2026-presidents-award-for-commitment-to-judicial-performance-review-process/

09/04/2026

Central Methodist's campuses will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

09/04/2026

Happy College Colors Day! We proudly wear our CMU green, today and every day!

09/03/2026

Check out this episode with Justan Blair, class of 2005. He even mentions his CMU career with Dr. Porneluzi and Greg Thurman!

What can birds tell us about the health of Missouri's forests? A lot more than you might think.

In the latest episode of It's In Our Nature, host Adam McLane sits down with Justan Blair, wildlife biologist with U.S. Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest, to explore birds and the stories they reveal about the landscape around us.

Whether you're an experienced birder, a casual nature lover, or someone who's never picked up a pair of binoculars, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the birds around you and the role they play in Missouri's forests.

🎧 Listen now: https://nature.ly/4qKsGOH

09/02/2026

Central Methodist mourns the loss of Bishop Albert Frederick Mutti. Fritz, as he was known to many, graduated in the class of 1960 and was given a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1980.

FUNERAL INFO UPDATE: Bishop Mutti's funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064-1985.

We remember the life and ministry of Bishop Albert Frederick “Fritz” Mutti, who died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 88.

Bishop Mutti had deep roots in Missouri and in the life of our Annual Conference. Born in Hopkins, Missouri, he was ordained and a member in full connection in the previous Missouri West Conference. He was elected to the episcopacy by the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in 1992 and served the Kansas Area until his retirement in 2004. Throughout his ministry, Bishop Mutti provided significant leadership to the wider UMC, particularly in ecumenical ministry and global health. He and his wife, Etta Mae, were longtime advocates for the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund. You can read his full bio here: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/person-detail/2462347

We give thanks for Bishop Mutti’s life, his ministry, and his many years of service to Christ and The United Methodist Church. Please hold all those who knew and loved him in your prayers as they grieve his death and celebrate his life.

09/02/2026

We have so many amazing study spots on campus. Alumni - what was your favorite study spot?

09/02/2026

Andrea Brooks, associate professor for the master of science in clinical counseling graduate program, was recently featured in the September issue of the Counseling Today magazine for her passion for regulatory work.

Read the article on her here - https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/counseling-today-sep-2026/the-call-of-rural-regulatory-work

09/01/2026

It's back! Join us at the Morrison Observatory this Friday night. The talk "Chaotic Skies" begins at 8:30 p.m. with observations after. We hope to see you there!

The next night will be our Haunted Observatory Tour on October 30. More details to come on that one.

08/28/2026

Are you curious to learn more about Central Methodist?

Take our virtual tour and find out more - https://www.youvisit.com/tour/139579/144809