The Talking Mules speech and debate team excelled in regional competition at the Bob R. Derryberry Memorial Tournament hosted on the campus of Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, Missouri, Friday… Read more »
Author: Chris Holmberg
UCM not actually seventh most dangerous in the US
In a September article by Insurify, an insurance comparison company and website, the University of Central Missouri was ranked the seventh most dangerous college campus in the United States based… Read more »
Campus community confronted by proselytizers in front of Union
“You’re a hypocrite!” Members of the campus community passing in front of the east entrance of the Elliott Student Union on Tuesday got an earful from Jeff and Pam Mullen…. Read more »
TRIO receives funding increase, looks to expand services
Metaphorically speaking, college is a deep pool. Sinking in the college pool can mean tens of thousands of dollars of debt, unrealized professional potential and possibly less earning potential. Some… Read more »
Financing in place, Union renovation proceeds
After a few years of planning, construction is close to beginning on the renovations to the Elliott Student Union. The Elliott Student Union Master Plan Phase I Project includes the… Read more »
People walk Out of the Darkness to raise suicide awareness
A haze enveloped Warrensburg Saturday. The air was unseasonably cool, the sky was overcast and the clouds released an inconsistent but somehow constant drizzle. Despite the elements, many people came… Read more »
Kansas Speedway exec, UCM alumnus speaks on campus
Each year, the American Marketing Association recognizes an executive who has made outstanding contributions in marketing and in their communities. The AMA’s 2017 Distinguished Marketing Executive is Joe Fowler, vice… Read more »
Mollie Tibbetts is a victim, not a point of contention
The human race is capable of inflicting an incredible amount of hatred and malice upon members of its own in an unfathomable variety of ways. This propensity for heartlessness, soullessness… Read more »
UCM president’s six areas of focus
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 culture, alumni… Read more »
Interim president plans to maintain forward momentum
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… Read more »