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D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard in Fall 2025

Written by Faith McManemin, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2024

The University of Central Missouri is set to transition from Blackboard to a new learning management system called DesiretoLearn Brightspace. D2L Brightspace was created by the Canadian global software...

Federal miscalculation sets back FAFSA

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • April 30, 2024

On Mar. 22, the U.S. Department of Education announced that a miscalculation in the formula for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid resulted in incorrect student financial information being...

Women’s wellness thrives

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • April 29, 2024

Currently enrolled students at the University of Central Missouri continue to have access to women’s health resources on campus and in the surrounding Warrensburg community. The UCM Campus Community...

SGA to hold upcoming election

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • March 28, 2024

SGA is composed of congresspeople, student representatives from every academic college, and Registered Student Organizations. Congresspeople representing UCM’s various academic...

Former World Series MVP speaks at UCM First Pitch Banquet

Written by Brad Hadank, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2024

The University of Central Missouri’s 8th Annual First Pitch Banquet was held at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center on March 23. The First Pitch Banquet is a source of fundraising for UCM...

Humpherys building receives renovations

Written by Braeden Sholes, Photographer • March 8, 2024

In Dec. 2023, the Humphreys Building housing Safety Sciences, Criminal Justice, ROTC and many other programs were shut down for renovation. The renovation aims to provide a more collaborative learning...

Department of Education delays FAFSA rollout

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • March 7, 2024

Due to recent delays in rolling out the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, students across the country are expected to experience delays in receiving financial aid awards for the upcoming...

UCM targeted in attempted cyber breach

Written by Braeden Sholes, Photographer • March 6, 2024

On Feb. 6, the University of Central Missouri’s Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit Missouri Innovation Campuses experienced interruptions in university information systems due to an attempted cyber breach....

Music Tech continues to improve

Written by Brad Hadank, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2024

The University of Central Missouri Music Technology program has begun another round of renovations. These renovations are more about architecture to keep the facilities up to date and of the best quality. “We...

Drag Show Brings Joy and Support

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • November 14, 2023

The University of Central Missouri’s Mo’s Activity Council hosted the 12th annual Red, White and Rainbow Drag Show by partnering with student LGBTQ organization, PRISM and the external organization...

Students strive for understanding of Middle East

Written by Brad Hadank, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2023

Many University of Central Missouri students and faculty believe they are striving to gain an overall understanding of the Israel-Hamas war. Many colleges across the country have made changes due to the...

Celebrity John Quiñones Encourages Minority Students to Succeed Despite Prejudice

Written by Emma Fischer, News Editor • March 18, 2022

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, John Quiñones, reporter and host of the TV show “What Would You Do?” came to visit the University of Central Missouri. While his seminar that evening was open to the public,...