UCM was recently awarded the $2.7 million Strengthening Institutions Grant through the U.S. Department of Education to help increase retention rates on campus by adding new programs, funding the employees… Read more »
The Halloween franchise: A confusing history
This October, “Halloween” returns with another reboot of the classic horror film. Simply titled “Halloween,” this newest version seems promising, featuring the return of lead actress Jamie Lee Curtis as… Read more »

Nacho average group: The Nacho Society
Have you ever wanted to officially rate nachos at restaurants? You can. The Nacho Society is a group based out of Warrensburg that rates nachos for fun from local restaurants…. Read more »

4,000 band members come to campus for Festival of Champions
Some 4,000 high school band students from Missouri and Kansas, representing 32 bands, descended on the UCM campus Saturday for the 38th annual Festival of Champions. This 14-hour event featured… Read more »

Students attend real-life Fear Factor
Brains, bugs, worms and other creepy crawling critters tested the limits of students. The Spotlight held an event based off the TV show, “Fear Factor” Friday in the Elliott Student… Read more »
UCM alumni check in for homecoming 2018
In honor of homecoming and the theme “Once a Mule, Always a Mule,” the Muleskinner staff reached out to alumni to see where they are now and what they are… Read more »
Marching Mules teaching assistants gain real-world experience
The UCM marching band teaching assistants took their positions for different reasons but share one thing: the opportunity for experience. The job of the Marching Mules teaching assistants is to… Read more »

Friends unite in organizing new running club
Two best friends at the University of Central Missouri recently created a student organization dedicated to running. Stephon Abron and Tyler Oetting started the UCM Running Club this semester to… Read more »