state of the university address

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...

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,...

2019 State of the University: Gains have been made, but there is more work to do

Written by Chris Holmberg • September 3, 2019

The State of the University Address highlighted many areas in which UCM is doing well, but the message, while at times congratulatory, was focused more on the importance of maintaining forward momentum...

UCM president's six areas of focus

Written by Chris Holmberg • August 26, 2018

Interim President Roger Best outlined six areas of focus for UCM in his State of the University Address Wednesday: Sustainable financial and operating structure, academic program quality, institutional...

Interim president plans to maintain forward momentum

Written by Chris Holmberg • August 25, 2018

Despite the unexpected change in the presidency at the University of Central Missouri, this year is not merely a bridge to next year and the school’s interim president is not simply keeping the seat...

Ambrose brings up budget cuts at State of the University Address

Written by Leah Kemple • October 26, 2017

Ambrose discussed the future of the University of Central Missouri and the plan to move forward with budget cuts at the State of the University Address this afternoon in Utt Music Recital Hall on campus....

Chuck Ambrose: UCM is 'leading to a greater degree'

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 18, 2015

By STEVEN SPEARS News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — The Crossing – South at Holden’s south side plaza was filled to the brim Thursday for UCM’s annual state of the university address. More...