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Drag Show Brings Joy and Support

Drag Show Brings Joy and Support

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor November 14, 2023

The University of Central Missouri’s Mo’s Activity Council hosted the 12th annual Red, White and Rainbow Drag Show by partnering with student LGBTQ organization, PRISM and the external organization...

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As of Sept. 17, the University of Central Missouri had 17 active student cases and one active faculty/staff case. Case numbers have reached highs of 30 student cases and six faculty/staff cases this semester. The above graph plots the number of student and faculty/staff cases since the beginning of the fall semester.

UCM Extends Mask Mandate

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor September 24, 2021

  The University of Central Missouri announced on Sept. 15 that the university’s face coverings requirement, which began on Aug. 9, would be extended. Face coverings are required in all university buildings,...

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While 43 faculty positions were identified for retrenchment, 20 positions were vacant because of prior resignations and retirements. Only eight positions identified belong to tenured faculty, who have the option of appealing the decision. The other 15 positions are filled by instructors or tenured-track faculty.

Retrenchment Ongoing as Faculty Appeal

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor August 27, 2021

  While 43 faculty positions have been eliminated at the University of Central Missouri as a result of last year’s retrenchment process, 20 were vacant because of prior retirements and resignations...

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During the first week of classes, the university hosted the Involvement Fair, Career Fair and other student activities. Students are recommended to wear masks outside and masks are require in university buildings. "We don't know for sure what's going to happen, and we don't want to be caught not being prepared, so we're trying to prepare for the worst because there's always that potential," Interim Health Center Director Diana Herman said.

UCM Reinstates Campus-wide Mask Mandate

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor August 27, 2021

  After months without a campus-wide mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, the University of Central Missouri reinstated its mask mandate starting Aug. 16. The mandate came in response to the rapid...

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Board of Governors Approves Blended Tuition Rate

Written by Zayin Barnes, Reporter April 26, 2021

  On March 26, the University of Central Missouri’s Board of Governors approved implementing a blended tuition rate, which will make online and in-person tuition rates more equitable.   Currently,...

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The retrenchment decision was released on March 29. They decided to eliminate 41 positions and six programs.

Retrenchment Decisions Released

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor March 29, 2021

  University of Central Missouri President Roger Best released his retrenchment decisions in an email sent to faculty on Monday, March 29. Best’s decisions included the elimination of 41 positions...

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UCM President Roger Best received his vaccination Feb. 23, 2021. Many UCM students and faculty are hopeful that next semester can be back to normal as more COVID-19 vaccinations are distributed

COVID-19 Vaccines Bring Hope

Written by Zayin Barnes, Reporter March 26, 2021

  COVID-19 cases are down, vaccines are being distributed and there is hope that the world is getting back to normal. While the University of Central Missouri has had a total of 946 COVID-19 cases this...

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44 Faculty Positions could be eliminated if UCM President Roger Best decided to approve the Academic Review Board's recommendations

44 Faculty Jobs at-risk of Termination

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor March 26, 2021

  University of Central Missouri President Roger Best is expected to announce his retrenchment decisions by midday Friday, March 26 after he reviews recommendations.    Best had initially planned...

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