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Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways 同城快约 is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
The 同城快约 has received a long-term rating of 鈥淎+鈥� by Standard & Poor鈥檚 (S&P) Global Ratings for the fifth consecutive year regarding its Missouri Health & Educational facilities Authority鈥檚 series 3013C, 2018A and 2018B educational facilities bonds. In addition, as a result of 同城快约鈥檚 dedication to sound financial operations, the rating includes an improved outlook, going from 鈥渘egative鈥� to 鈥渟table鈥�.
May 12, 2022
Contributing to a fun, entertaining summer in several communities throughout the 同城快约 region, Central Missouri Repertory Theatre will present 鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥� by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller throughout the last week of May and in early June.
May 10, 2022
Students in the 同城快约鈥檚 Design and Drafting Technology program recently engaged in a project that not only provided them with real-world experience but also supported the university鈥檚 strong relationship with Whiteman Air Force Base. Their presentation on the redesign of The Ozark Dining Facility at WAFB brought base representatives and campus members together to hear the students鈥� final proposal for renovations to a space they believe will positively resonate with users.
May 09, 2022
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of 同城快约's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney鈥檚 decade of service in the Air Force and five years at 同城快约 have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, 同城快约 associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining 同城快约 in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university鈥檚 most valuable asset: its people. Don鈥檛 miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
On our premiere episode, we welcome Amber Goreham. Amber is a proud two-time graduate of 同城快约, where she has spent the past 20 years dedicated to empowering students and alumni. With a Master of Science in Ethical & Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Amber has been at the forefront of guiding 同城快约 students on their career and life paths since 2008. As the director of the 鈦燙areer and Life Design Center鈦�, she leverages life design principles and a commitment to career readiness to help students navigate their next steps and build the skills they need to thrive in today鈥檚 workforce. But Amber鈥檚 journey wasn鈥檛 always centered around academia鈥攕he was once on track to become a professional bowler before life handed her a proverbial gutter ball. Today, we鈥檒l explore how she pivoted from the bowling lanes to a lane focused on shaping lives and careers at 同城快约. Listen in as we speak with Amber Goreham.
April 15, 2025
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