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UCM Hosts Highest International Student Population in Missouri

Written by Evan Weirich, Reporter • March 6, 2025

Many believe pursuing one's dreams is not always possible in one's home country. For most, attending college and connecting with one’s future workforce is an integral part of making dreams a reality....

Missourians Protest Trump Policies at State Capitol

Written by Nas Az-Zubair and Darby Mostaffa • March 4, 2025

On Feb. 5, protesters rallied outside the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The protest was part of a larger movement called Project 50501, in which 50 protests happened in all 50 states in one...

Winter Storm to Impact Warrensburg

Written by Anthony Rey, Website Editor • February 17, 2025

A major winter storm is set to hit Warrensburg tonight, bringing heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures that may impact class schedules at the University of Central Missouri. The National Weather...

UCM Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit Campuses Closed Wednesday Due to Snow

Written by Anthony Rey, Website Editor • February 11, 2025

WARRENSBURG, MO – The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced the closure of both its Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to expected snowfall and hazardous winter...

Election Season Impacts Warrensburg

Written by Nick Crowder, Staff Reporter • November 24, 2024

Like the rest of the country, Johnson County experienced the full swing of election season as it came to a head on Nov. 5. Voters, both nationally and locally, made their voices heard on a number of...

Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact

Written by Gracie Heath, Contributing Reporter • November 23, 2024

My freshman year was during 2020, amid the pandemic. At the time, acting classes on Zoom and dance concerts on the football field seemed like a nightmare. But I quickly found that I was not alone in...

Scholarships Open Opportunities for Students

Written by Linda Alviar and Sree Meghana Reddy Chintala • November 23, 2024

Many students at the University of Central Missouri receive collegiate financial support through various types of scholarships. Prospective and current students can find a variety of scholarships through...

Students Rally Outside Union to Oppose Demonstrator

Written by Anthony Rey, Reporter • November 22, 2024

University of Central Missouri students gathered outdoors at the Union Mall, located on the east side of the Elliot Student Union, to express their opposing views to a demonstrator on Nov. 18 to 20. The...

New Hough Counseling Center Provides Opportunities and Resources to Students

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor • November 22, 2024

On Oct. 24, the University of Central Missouri’s College of Education and the UCM Alumni Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Hough Education and Counseling Center. Formerly a gymnasium in...

Voters Decide Winners in 2024 State and Local Elections

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor • November 5, 2024

These results reflect unofficial election results from the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election made public by the Missouri Secretary of State through the Election Night Reporting program via the Missouri Secretary...

Political Headquarters Provide Opportunities for Student Involvement

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief • November 5, 2024

Political headquarters for the Johnson County Democratic and Republican Parties are stationed throughout Warrensburg. The Johnson County Missouri Democratic Headquarters is located at 103 South Holden...

Final Provost Candidates Meet with Students

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor • October 30, 2024

Over the course of three weeks from Sept. 10 to 24, the University of Central Missouri hosted three finalists for the provost position, an administrative position over academic affairs. These candidates...