One of the famous State University in the U.S.A is the University of Central Missouri (UCM). It is situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. The main objective of this University is, “LEARNING TO GREATER DEGREE”. The present president of this University is Roger Best, and the provost (means the head of the academic administrator) of this University is Mike Godard.

A huge number of under-graduate, post-graduate courses are available at this University. Some pre-professional programs, teacher certification programs are also available at this University. The University sports team has also an official name. For men it is Mules and for women it is Jennies. Mo the Mule is the name of the official Mascot of this University. All the campuses of this University are cardinal and black.

The University sports association is affiliated by NCAA (National College Athletic Association) in division II level and also by MIAA (Mid America Inter-mediate Athletic Association).

History

In 1871, by name as Normal School No.2, it was established. After 1972, the name was changed as Central Missouri State University. And finally, in 2006, the name changed as the University of Central Missouri. 

• The University has two big campuses in Lee’s Summit and Missouri.

Courses

The department of these Universities is Colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science department, Harman College of Business and professional studies, College of Education, and College of Health, Science and Technology. There are also many courses under the Arts, Humanities, Social science department. Likewise: School of Visual and Performing arts (Music, Theatre, and Dance, Art and Design), International studies of Language (English, Philosophy, Political science, Communication, Sociology, History, and Anthropology).

The next one, Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies, is accredited by AACSB International. School of Business administration (Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, School of Accountancy and Computer Information) and School of Professional Studies (Criminal, Justice, Military Science and Leadership Communication, Disorders, Social work, Aviation) are the part of this department.

Another one, the College of Education, has Educational Foundations and Literacy, Elementary and Early childhood, Career and Technology Education, Educational Leadership, and Human development courses. Finally, the College of Health, Science, and Technology department has School of health and human performance (Nursing, Nutrition, and Kinesiology), School of Technology, Psychological Science, School of Physical, Environmental, and Applied science courses.

• Not only that, but students based their academic performance are also graded into the honors college. To get honors college, students must have a minimum ACT score 25 and a minimum High school GPA of 3.5. 
• This University has the part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search project (GIMSP). These projects are the projects of those volunteers who use freely available software to search for Mersenne Prime Number ( the prime number that is one less than a power of two). 

Other Facilities

Nearly about 200 student organizations with cultural, relational, academic, special interest club, and association. Not only that, but there are also 20 sports to compete in, a bowling alley, free movie nights on campus, and movie theatre in the student union. 

• This University is also home to the Greek Organizations. The GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) promotes alcohol awareness in the University campus. Many Sorority and Fraternity chapters are part of this. Likewise: Farm-house, Delta-chi, Alpha-Tau-omega are the part of Fraternity chapters and Alpha-pi, Delta-Zeta, Sigma-kappa are the part of Sorority chapters. 
• The UCM produces weekly newspaper named, “THE MULESKINNER” and an online publication called digitalburg.com. This publication covers every detail of the college. KMOS, the broadcasting media channel, is the official partner of this University.

Sports

UCM sport’s division includes baseball, women’s bowling, golf, women’s soccer, track, cross country, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. 

Library

UCM has its library named The James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL). In 1999, it was established by the former secretary of State James C. Kirkpatrick. At present, Mel Carnahan is the Governor of Missouri as well as the head of this library. 

• Wallace H. Graham, physician to the president (1945-1953), David Cook, American Idol winner, Allan Kayser, famous actor, Grant Curtis, the executive producer of the Spiderman series, was the students of this University.

Conclusion

This is all about details on the University of Central Missouri. Their courses, student life, history, and other details. If anyone wants to pursue his/her career in the U.S.A, this University is the best option for them.