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Best Highlights University Accomplishments and Goals

Written by Trevor Martin, Reporter • September 24, 2021

On Thursday, Sept. 16, Roger Best, University of Central Missouri president, addressed the state of the university in areas ranging from infrastructure improvements, budgetary and fiscal year forecasts,...

Central Missouri Police Academy Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Written by Michael Lewis, Reporter • September 3, 2021

The Central Missouri Police Academy commemorated its 50th anniversary, which honored the memory of former graduates who had fallen in the line of duty and was an opportunity for the academy to unveil...

Eligible Students to Receive Funds

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • March 26, 2021

Students at the University of Central Missouri will be receiving funding from a second round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II). Bill Hawley, Vice President of Finance and...

New administrative position created to help develop governmental relationships

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 24, 2019

The newly created executive director for governmental relations position has been filled, according to a news release. On Sept. 20, UCM President Roger Best announced the appointment of former Missouri...

Nixon thanks supporters at ham breakfast

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 18, 2016

By MATT BIRD-MEYER Faculty Adviser (SEDALIA, Mo., digitalBURG) — In a short, 10-minute address, Gov. Jay Nixon used his final appearance at the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast Thursday...

Nixon touts program to improve college campuses

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 27, 2015

By STEVEN SPEARS News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – The W.C. Morris Science Building was filled with Missouri legislators and university leaders Tuesday as Gov. Jay Nixon visited campus. Nixon...

Bills to allow religious student groups to restrict membership

Written by Muleskinner Staff • April 24, 2015

by Leah Wankum Managing Editor State legislation being debated on the Senate and House floors would allow religious organizations at public colleges and universities to withhold membership based on the...

Local officials weigh in on Obama visit

Written by Muleskinner Staff • July 23, 2013

Reporting by ANDY LYONS Story by NICOLE COOKE (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – Warrensburg has been buzzing this week as city and University of Central Missouri officials make preparations for President...

State officially recognizes Innovation Campus

Written by Muleskinner Staff • July 11, 2013

By NICOLE COOKE (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – Gov. Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 381 into law Thursday morning during a press conference at the University of Central Missouri, which formalizes the...