Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers master's, bachelor's and associate's degrees through programming on its main campus in Fayette, Mo., and through extension sites located across Missouri and online.
(see more)Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers master's, bachelor's and associate's degrees through programming on its main campus in Fayette, Mo., and through extension sites located across Missouri and online.
CMU Little Theatre To Bring Shakespeare To Life
The actors of The Little Theatre on the campus of Central Methodist University are having great fun launching one of Shakespeare's most humorous comedies, Twelfth Night (or What You Will, as the subtitle indicates).
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Apr 6
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visit the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
Accepted -
2017 Apr 3
CMU Business Students To ENACTUS Nationals
Central Methodist University's 11-member ENACTUS team won its league at the Midwest Regional ENACTUS competition held recently in Chicago, thus qualifying for nationals May 21-23 in Kansas City.
Business/professional -
2017 Mar 31
CMU Athletic Training Attends District Symposium/Annual Meeting
Ten Central Methodist University athletic training students recently traveled to La Vista, Neb. for the Mid America Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA) District Symposium/Annual Meeting, which was held March 16-18. Three of these students represented Missouri in a seven-state quiz bowl competition.
Academic competition -
2017 Mar 29
Students Visit Campus
Students visit the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
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2017 Mar 21
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visit the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
Accepted -
2017 Mar 20
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visited the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
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2017 Mar 17
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visit the Fayette campus at Central Methodist University.
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2017 Mar 6
Tenor Daniel Terry Presents CMU Senior Recital
Tenor Daniel Terry, a vocal performance major from the Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University, will present his senior recital on Sunday, March 12.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Mar 3
Students To Perform As Soloists
The Central Methodist University Concert Band heads out on Thursday, March 16, for its annual week-long tour -- this year performing on the eastern side of the state of Missouri. Four CMU students will be performing as soloists.
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2017 Mar 3
CMU Club Basketball Advances To Regionals
Central Methodist University's nine-member Club Basketball women's team claimed the 2017 Missouri Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (MOIRSA) championship - advancing to regionals March 3-5.
Sports -
2017 Mar 1
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visit the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
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2017 Feb 27
CMU University Band To Present First Concert Of Season
The University Band of Central Methodist University will play its first concert of the semester on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. in Linn Memorial Church on the Fayette campus. All are welcome and there is no charge.
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2017 Feb 21
CMU Vocal Students Place At KCNATS Competition
Vocal students from the studios of Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan, CMU associate professor of voice and opera, and Dr. Laura Wiebe, CMU assistant professor of music, at the Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University, competed successfully at the recent Kansas City National Association of Teachers of Singing (KCNATS).
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2017 Feb 20
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visited the Fayette campus off Central Methodist University
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2017 Feb 20
Comedian Bill Chott Leading CMU Improv Workshops
Actor and comedian Bill Chott, a 1991 Central Methodist University graduate, is currently leading comedy improv workshops on the Fayette campus, which will culminate in four improvisational presentations. The shows will run Thursday, March 2 to Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. in The Little Theatre on the Fayette campus.
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2017 Feb 20
Mintert And Friends To Perform At CMU
Central Methodist University vocalist Anthony Mintert, a tenor, will present his senior music recital on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Willie Mae Kountz Recital Hall on CMU's campus in Fayette. He will be joined by several friends from CMU's Swinney Conservatory of Music.
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2017 Feb 17
CMU Introduces African-American Student Union
The African-American Student Union is a new organization at Central Methodist University - formed this academic school year by CMU students.
Leadership -
2017 Feb 17
Contemporary Music Recital Coming Up At CMU
A contemporary music recital is being presented by members of the Swinney Conservatory of Music of Central Methodist University on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Willie Mae Kountz Recital Hall.
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2017 Feb 17
CMU To Host 'Vagina Monologues'
The award-winning play by Eve Ensler will be performed in CMU's Little Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
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2017 Feb 15
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visited the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
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2017 Feb 10
CMU Students Inducted Into National Society of Leadership And Success
The National Society of Leadership and Success is made up of students selected by their college for membership based on academic standing and leadership potential.
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2017 Feb 7
CMU Announces December 2016 Graduates
Over 280 Central Methodist University students graduated in December of 2016 through CMU's main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 7
Three Student Ambassadors Added At CMU
Three students have been selected as new members of the Student Ambassadors at Central Methodist University, a program run by the Admission Office.
Leadership -
2017 Feb 6
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visit the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University
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2017 Feb 6
Piano Ensemble Recital Coming Up At CMU
For the third consecutive year, Central Methodist University's Swinney Conservatory of Music will present a showcase of piano musicians in a joint recital, which will be held Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Willie Mae Kountz Recital Hall on the Fayette campus. There is no admission charge.
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2017 Feb 3
Six Resident Hall Assistants Added At CMU
To help provide student support and security in Central Methodist University's campus residence halls, six new resident hall assistants have been assigned.
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2017 Jan 30
Students Visit Campus
Prospective students visited the Fayette campus of Central Methodist University.
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2017 Jan 20
CMU Opera To Put On H.M.S. Pinafore
In Victorian England, one of the established mores was the separation of social classes. Writers and composers Gilbert and Sullivan chose that unwritten taboo to parody in their opera H.M.S. Pinafore, which will be presented from Thursday, Feb. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 19 at Central Methodist University.
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2017 Jan 17
CMU Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
Over 900 Central Methodist University students were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester.
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2017 Jan 23