WARRENSBURG — University of Central Missouri President Charles Ambrose was hailed as an innovative and proactive administrator Thursday during his official inauguration as the university’s 15th president.
Ambrose, who assumed his role at the university last fall, was joined by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, 509th Bomb Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, UCM administration, faculty, students, and community members during Thursday’s ceremony — part of the college’s official homecoming week celebrations.
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