Central Speaks: A UCM Podcast

Making MOVES for Military-Friendly Education with Courtney Swoboda


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This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of UCM's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient.

Courtney’s decade of service in the Air Force and five years at UCM have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.

Under her leadership, UCM's Military and Veterans Success

Center is a welcoming, resource-rich space for military-affiliated students and their families. Her influence extends beyond campus with the creation of MOVES (Missouri Organization of Veteran Education Specialists), a statewide initiative connecting institutions to better serve veterans.

Join us as we explore what drives Courtney, the impactful programs she has championed, and the story behind a nickname that’s stuck with her over the years.

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© 2024 University of Central Missouri. All rights reserved. Central Speaks is a production of the ⁠UCM Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications.⁠ Recorded at ⁠KMOS PBS⁠; engineered by Josh Tomlinson.


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Central Speaks: A UCM PodcastBy UCM Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications