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UCM Multipurpose Building to be Renamed Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center

Written by Cole Elling, Sports Editor • October 3, 2023

On Aug. 21, University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved the renaming of the Multipurpose Building to the Jerry Hughes Athletic Center. This decision was made in honor of UCM's former Vice...

Jennies Advance to MIAA Semifinals

Written by Meah Copeland, Sports Editor • March 4, 2023

The No. 2 Jennies basketball team took on the No. 10 Central Oklahoma Broncos. Jennies defeated the Broncos 82-60 to advance to the semifinals. Before the tip-off, the MIAA took a moment of...

Honoring a Long Legacy

Written by Cole Elling, Reporter • March 3, 2023

The legacy of former University of Central Missouri Athletic director, Jerry Hughes, 73, continues to be celebrated by the UCM campus and community. Many believe a large part of the success across all...

Wrestling Team gets Permanent Practice Space in Multipurpose Building

Written by Collin Sumler, Reporter • May 3, 2022

The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved the construction of the new Roger Denker Wrestling Facility at the UCM Multipurpose Building, it was announced Wednesday, March 30. The...

Baseball Stadium Renovated Thanks to Alumni Donations

Written by Meah Copeland, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022

The Crane Stadium finished the renovation of its locker rooms and stadium seating in November as the season has started. Over the years, the program grew with athletes interested in the University...

Athletic Staff Safe from Retrenchment

Written by Zayin Barnes, Reporter • April 26, 2021

While retrenchment is affecting many areas on campus, the athletic department is safe from retrenchment because employees are staff rather than faculty. Retrenchment is the reduction of costs...

Board approves construction of indoor golf training facility

Written by Muleskinner Staff • October 17, 2016

By STEVEN SPEARS Managing Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — The University of Central Missouri is driving forward on the proposed construction of an indoor golf training facility. The UCM Board...

Jerry Hughes honored as Legend of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 18, 2016

By JASON KETZ Sports Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — If you’ve never heard of UCM’s Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, all you need to do is look him up on Twitter @HeadMule. When you type...