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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...

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...

Downtown businesses optimistic with options

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • August 19, 2024

The Warrensburg community is home to many small businesses that many believe makes Warrensburg a unique place to be. Whether you are looking for quality second-hand clothing pieces, vintage video games,...

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...

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...

New York Times best selling author visits campus

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor • March 5, 2024

On Feb. 21, the University of Central Missouri’s Division of Academic Affairs invited sports columnist Sally Jenkins to present about her life and expertise as a female sports journalist. “Hearing...

College Health Survey to Be Administered in February

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • January 31, 2024

On Feb. 8, Missouri Partners in Prevention, an association designed to promote health and safety across college campuses in Missouri, plans to implement the Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors...

Classes Canceled to Keep Students Safe

Written by Faith McManemin, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2024

On Jan. 22. The University of Central Missouri canceled classes across both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses due to inclement weather conditions. The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency...

RSO’s transition to Central Connect

Written by Megen Hippensteel, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2024

In the Fall 2023 semester, Registered Student Organizations transitioned from the old MyCentral club activities system to the new Central Connect. This newer system hosts a variety of features meant...

What I learned in New York

Written by Rachel Becker, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2023

Over Spring Break 2023, The Muleskinner student news outlet was represented at the College Media Association’s spring Conference in New York City to compete, present and soak in all things Journalism. At...