University of Central Missouri

06/02/2026

Summer in the 'Burg just hits different. ☀️ Grab your crew, head downtown, soak up the sun and enjoy your summer!

Are you staying in Warrensburg this summer? Be sure to follow Warrensburg Main Street Inc. and Visit Warrensburg to stay up-to-date with all events and festivities.

05/28/2026

It's time to cheer on our Mules! Central Missouri Baseball is ready to compete in the NCAA Division II World Series! ⚾ Join at Heroes Restaurant and Pub in downtown Warrensburg—the official watch party site for all Mules Baseball World Series games!

The Mules will face No. 5-seed UT Tyler in their opening game Friday, May 29, at 12:30 p.m. CT (1:30 p.m. ET) at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.

Be sure to follow UCM Athletics to keep up with all the World Series action! You can also find additional information on the Athletics website at https://bit.ly/3RMA0vy.

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05/27/2026

Four Kansas City-area students are preparing to continue their education at the University of Central Missouri through a scholarship program built on partnership, community support and student promise.

UCM, the Heritage Scholarship Committee and Guadalupe Centers recently recognized the 2026 University of Central Missouri Heritage Scholarship recipients: Danae Atilano, Dulce Correas-Ayala, Eric Torres Garcia and Allyson Sanchez.

Now in its 22nd year, the Heritage Scholarship program continues to help Kansas City students pursue higher education at UCM. This year also marks an important expansion, as the scholarship is now available to eligible transfer students.

We are proud to celebrate these students and the long-standing partnership that helps open doors to their future.

Tap or click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fKHkBK

05/25/2026

Today we remember the sacrifices made by members of our military and those who gave their lives serving our country.

Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Way to go Mules! ⚾️

IT’S A THREE-PEAT!!

The Mules are back-to-back-to-back NCAA-II Central Region Champions.

See you soon, Cary!

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05/21/2026

UCM's Department of Public Safety announces the launch of UCM Park, a new Parking Services app designed to make finding parking on the Warrensburg campus easier for employees, students and visitors.

Tap or click the link below to learn more about the app features.

Powered by ParkZen, the app uses crowdsourced data from the campus community to provide real-time information and helpful tools to enhance the parking experience. The app works best when more people participate — increased engagement means improved accuracy for everyone. Please note that parking l...

05/19/2026

Congrats to all of our students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester: ucmo.edu/deanslist

SHARE this with friends and family who made the list to congratulate them!

05/18/2026

🎙️ What does it take to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of higher education?🎙️

In the latest episode of Central Speaks, University of Central Missouri President Roger Best joins the podcast to discuss how UCM is tackling modern challenges and embracing new opportunities to serve students.

The conversation centers on the "Three C's":
Communication: The vital role of transparency across campus.
Change: Adapting to external forces, technology, and the rise of AI.
Community: Fostering a deep sense of belonging to support student success.

President Best underscores a powerful reminder: student success isn’t the responsibility of a single department—it takes the collective effort of the entire university.

Plus, make sure to stick around until the very end for a Final Fun Fact you won’t want to miss!
Subscribe to Central Speaks on your favorite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can also listen on our website at ucmo.edu/news/central-speaks/.

05/15/2026

University of Central Missouri Aviation students are reaching new heights every day, and now they’re reaching a new audience with a segment on “Now We Know! with Steve Guttenberg.”

Tune in to CNBC at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, to learn how UCM is preparing the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals and playing a vital role in strengthening the workforce. The segment will offer an inside look at the rigorous training, advanced simulation technology and hands-on flight instruction that help students develop the skills needed for careers in aviation.

05/14/2026

Just a bunch of Mules and Jennies showing off their best 'cap'stone projects. 🎨🎓