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Warrensburg citizens celebrate at Players as the 2024 election unfolds. Denny Hoskins, Missouri Secretary of State candidate, hosted a watch party for members of the community.
Election Season Impacts Warrensburg
November 24, 2024
(From left to right) Katie Kaminski and Gracie Heath smile together in the Highlander Theatre. The two friends met at UCM. Heath will graduate from UCM in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in theater. Photo submitted by Gracie Heath.
Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact
November 23, 2024
Scholarships Open Opportunities for Students
November 23, 2024
On Nov. 19 at 9:06 a.m., University of Central Missouri students gathered outside of the Union Mall, located on the east side of the Elliot Student Union, to express their opposing views to demonstrator Jeffrey Mullen. Many students brought LGBTQ+ flags to the scene to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Students Rally Outside Union to Oppose Demonstrator
November 22, 2024
(From left to right) University of Central Missouri President Roger Best, Rachel Wesly, Nancy Fourth, Greg Thurman, Michael Hough, Courtney Goddard and Matt Thomas celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Hough Counseling Center in the Warren C. Lovinger Education Building on Oct. 24. During the ceremony, Thurman and Hough thanked UCM for providing them various opportunities they believed to have strongly impacted their lives.
New Hough Counseling Center Provides Opportunities and Resources to Students
November 22, 2024
Students Attend 2024 International Food Festival
December 2, 2024
UCM Hosts Largest-Ever Trading Moon Powwow
November 25, 2024
Opportunity Grants Impact Facilities On Campus
November 24, 2024
Outstanding Alumni Reflect on Their Experiences
November 23, 2024
Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM
November 22, 2024
Former Mules Football Head Coach Terry Noland looks on as his team celebrates becoming the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions after defeating Lincoln 56-9. During his 13-year career, Noland led the Mules to four MIAA championships. Submitted by UCM McClure Archives.
Former Coach Leaves Lasting Impact on Players
November 24, 2024
Passing the Torch
November 13, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
October 22, 2024
Cory Bittner, UCM alumnus and Secretary of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors, speaks at the 2024 spring commencement. Bittner graduated from UCM in 2011 and met his wife and current business partner through UCM. Photo submitted by Cory Bittner.
How UCM Changed My Life and Why I Give Back
November 25, 2024
(From left to right) Katie Kaminski and Gracie Heath smile together in the Highlander Theatre. The two friends met at UCM. Heath will graduate from UCM in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in theater. Photo submitted by Gracie Heath.
Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact
November 23, 2024
Joanna Curless celebrates her graduation from UCM in May of 2024 in front of the Lovinger Building. Curless earned her bachelor’s of science in education and par- ticipated in student teaching during her time at UCM. Photo submitted by Joanna Curless.
Teacher Gives Thanks to UCM
November 22, 2024
Illustration by Darby Mostaffa
How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student
October 31, 2024
Submitted by Mishbah Qureshi
Coming Full Circle: Finding a Home Away from Home
October 25, 2024
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
October 28, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
Students visit tables representing schools or programs in different countries set up in the UCM Stu- dent Union on Sept. 11 as part of the Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair is an event held on campus to help inform students about the different possibilities available to them to travel abroad.
Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together
September 25, 2024
Art by: Sammy Como
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September 24, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
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Amtrak offers 15 percent student travel discount
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'Out of the Darkness' Walk to Fight Suicide: Erica Williams

Written by Kaitlin Brothers
September 13, 2017
'Out of the Darkness' Walk to Fight Suicide: Erica Williams

VIDEO BY KAITLIN BROTHERS / MULTIMEDIA EDITOR (WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide on UCM campus, Sept. 9, 2017.
These community walks are to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention all across the nation. Erica Williams was the key note speaker at the event, and is involved with AFSP.
This is her story.

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