American Democracy Project

Pulitzer Prize Winner Speaks at UCM

Written by Emma Fischer, News Editor • October 4, 2022

Annette Gordon-Reed, renowned historian, professor and author, visited the University of Central Missouri on Sept. 22, 2022 as part of Constitution Week. “This all started with an anonymous...

Campus Leaders Strive for Diversity and Inclusivity

Written by Muleskinner Staff, Reporters and Editors • October 25, 2021

Senior music technology major Alia Peoples said she has been able to find her place within a predominantly white organization but acknowledges the cultural difficulties she faces in a predominately...

Black Students Take Action Against Racial Slur on Campus

Written by Michael Lewis, Reporter • September 24, 2021

Thursday, Sept. 16, some University of Central Missouri students saw a racial slur written on the free speech wall set up by the American Democracy Project. According to the ADP, the free speech...

Student Government President Justin Cobb Leads University

Written by Madison Preston and Meah Copeland • February 26, 2021

For Justin Cobb, a junior double major in political science and international studies, a typical day begins at 4:40 a.m. with ROTC training until 7 a.m., when he returns home to eat breakfast. The...

Fifth Annual Trading Moon Pow Wow set for Nov. 2

Written by Michael Moana • October 30, 2019

The University of Central Missouri will be sponsoring its fifth annual Trading Moon Pow Wow from noon until 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the lower section of the UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The...

Student groups to host Senate debate watch party

Written by Erin Wides • October 16, 2018

The American Democracy Project and Students for Political Action will be hosting a watch party of the U.S. Senate Debate between Democratic candidate Claire McCaskill and Republican candidate Josh Hawley....

American Democracy Project informs students about voting

Written by Kaitlin Brothers • October 8, 2018

A student-lead team on the American Democracy Project has been touring classrooms this month informing students about the importance of voting. The upcoming General Elections will be Tuesday, Nov. 6. Cole...

Women's right to vote lecture Sept. 19

Written by Madison Preston • September 18, 2018

UCM will be hosting Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer and Ohio State University professor emerita Susan Hartmann to present her lecture “What Women Had to Do to Win the Vote”...