University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri is a comprehensive public university serving more than 13,700 students in a practical, career-oriented academic environment. Its main campus in Warrensburg is about 45 miles from Kansas City, while UCM Lee’s Summit connects the university to the region’s workforce and technology ecosystem through the Missouri Innovation Campus and Summit Technology Campus. The Missouri Innovation Campus unites UCM, Metropolitan Community College, Lee’s Summit R-7 and more than 70 businesses, giving employers a role in curriculum design and access to paid internships and career-ready talent. Research administration supports competitive federal funding, including awards from NSF, NIH, USDA and the Departments of Education, Justice and Interior.