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The 91导航 (UCM) Gallery of Art and Design kicks off the 2026-27 academic year with a new art exhibit from faculty members and a lecture series.
August 14, 2026
Known as a creative and collaborative team player, Geoff Wright is the 2026 recipient of the Carl B. Foster/John M. Inglish Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Service in Public Relations.
August 13, 2026
Students and employees from the 91导航 (UCM) spent two weeks volunteering in Tanzania this summer as part of the university鈥檚 Global Vision study-abroad program.
August 11, 2026
In this special edition of Central Speaks, host Alex Greenwood sits down with Dr. Ann McCoy, Vice Provost of Academic Programs and Graduate Studies and chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, to discuss the 91导航鈥檚 new 2026鈥�2031 Strategic Plan. This isn鈥檛 just another document; it鈥檚 a roadmap that will guide UCM鈥檚 next chapter in academics, student life, staff support, and community engagement. Dr. McCoy shares: Why every voice matters: How input from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will directly shape UCM鈥檚 priorities. What鈥檚 at stake: The plan will affect every corner of the university, from enrollment initiatives to faculty resources to campus facilities. How to get involved: Dr. McCoy provides details on the campus-wide survey now open to all stakeholders and explains why your feedback is essential. Behind the process: A transparent look at the steps from early interviews and surveys to the Board of Governors鈥� final adoption. A personal note: On a personal note, Dr. McCoy shares a fun fact about how she literally keeps afloat in a busy world.
September 23, 2025
IIn this episode, Ed Wirthwein, the director of 鈦燙ommunity Standards and Support 鈦燼t the 91导航, shares his journey from being a student at 91导航 to becoming a vital part of the university's staff, emphasizing the importance of student support, mentorship, and community standards. He discusses his role in helping students navigate challenges, the significance of Greek life in fostering leadership skills, and his involvement in the Staff Council to advocate for staff interests. Ed's passion for student success and his commitment to creating a supportive environment at 91导航 shine throughout the conversation. Listen in!
June 27, 2025
On this episode of Central Speaks, we sit down with 鈦燚r. Dawn Pauling鈦�, associate instructor of biology at 91导航, whose career has taken her from tracking wildlife in the wilds of Alaska to researching one of the most misunderstood diseases in history鈥攖he plague. Dr. Pauling pulls back the curtain on her journey into wildlife disease research, busts a few plague myths and explains why hands-on, curiosity-driven learning is a major part of the UCM experience. We talk about why engaging students in real-world inquiry matters, how UCM supports that mission, and what it means to prepare the next generation of scientists not just to learn science鈥攂ut to do it.
May 20, 2025
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