UCM President Chuck Ambrose

Board of Governors approves renovation for Success Advising Center and outsourcing of printing

Written by Chris Holmberg • June 4, 2018

Academic advising at the University of Central Missouri will have a new home next fall, and most of UCM’s printing will be outsourced. The UCM Board of Governors approved these actions in a teleconference...

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Small group of protesters call for increased UCM staff wages

Written by Chris Holmberg • May 5, 2018

A handful of protesters held signs outside the Multipurpose Building Friday and Saturday, bringing awareness to what they believe is an inequity in pay for many UCM employees. The Missouri Education Workers,...

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UCM faces increase in tuition and fees

Written by Muleskinner Staff • March 29, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The University of Central Missouri is putting a 2.1 percent increase in base resident undergraduate and graduate tuition in preparation for the fall 2018 semester according to a...

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With a budget proposal drawing near, UCM staff braces for impact

Written by Chris Holmberg • March 15, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – “I think we’re all wondering what our fate is going to be.” That was a comment overheard from the gallery minutes before Tuesday’s Staff Council Meeting. It echoes what many...

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Muleskinner Vol. 112 Issue 17

Written by Ej Henderson • February 1, 2018

In this issue, Feb. 1– Feb. 14: Page 3 > News Academic Enrichment to host First Generation panel Faculty Senate seeks new president in upcoming months Page 4 > News Career Services hosts annual...

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Ambrose to host higher education panel on KMOS-TV’s “Inside Education” premier

Written by Leah Kemple • January 10, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – UCM President Chuck Ambrose will be hosting the first episode of “Inside Education” at 4 p.m. Thursday. The episode will consist of a panel of presidents and chancellors at the...

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UCM signs health care agreement

Written by Leah Kemple • November 15, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The university signed an agreement Friday with St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Western Missouri Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City designed to keep costs...

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Military spouses find support at UCM

Written by Chris Holmberg • November 1, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Just as with soldiers, military spouses accustomed to the rigors of a military lifestyle sometimes find coming to school can be an uncomfortable experience. “People in this office...

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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....

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THRIVE: a student's perspective

Written by Casey Lee • October 25, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Are you familiar with THRIVE? THRIVE stands for transformation, health, responsibility, independence, vocation and education. THRIVE is a two-year program at the University of Central...

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Ambrose addresses sexual assault and concealed carry amongst topics at forum

Written by Tiera Walkenbach • October 25, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – President Chuck Ambrose addressed the issues of sexual assault and concealed carry during a Student Government Association-sponsored forum Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Nahm Auditorium,...

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Ambrose is staying at UCM, no longer candidate at the University of Montana

Written by Leah Kemple • October 4, 2017

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – University of Central Missouri President Chuck Ambrose announced to the Warrensburg community that he is no longer a candidate for the position of president at the University of...

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