[9] The University of Central Missouri continues to hold an important role in the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search.

The GIMPS project at UCM is a university-wide effort managed by Curtis Cooper and Steven Boone.

[14] The university has more than 185 student organizations with academic, cultural, recreational, community service and special interest clubs and associations.

Freshman and sophomore students are required to live in one of the 9 residence halls their first year to help ease the adjustment from high school to college.

UCM's athletic teams are called Mules (men) and Jennies (women).

Built in 1976, The Multi, as it is known to students and alumni, has a seating capacity of 6,500 for basketball and volleyball games.

[17] Football games are played on Vernon Kennedy Field at Audrey J. Walton Stadium.

[19] Keth Memorial also is home for UCM golf and cross country competitions.