The University of Missouri-Kansas City

UMKC will be on a late start of noon, Saturday, Jan. 19, due to inclement weather. The UMKC Midwest Honor Band and Orchestra Festival will start at noon on Saturday. Swinney Recreation Center will open at noon on Saturday.

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The best way to find out if UMKC is the right fit for you is to experience it firsthand. Meet current students and faculty, and explore our campuses in the heart of Kansas City.

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Diversity and Inclusion

"Prof. Tony Caruso always pushes me to do things that are beyond my ability and limits."

Thuong Nguyen and Anthony Caruso

Physics, Electrical and Computing Engineering

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Upcoming Event

The first black nominee for governor in Florida's history will share his passion for anyone who has ever been told they don't belong.

Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series

Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.

Events

Jan.
18-31

KC Rep: Indecent
Kansas City
Repertory Theatre

Jan.
22

Classes Resume
8 a.m.
UMKC

Jan.
23

TAASU Freedom Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
TAASU

Featured Stories

Researcher (presenting as white male) stands with arms crossed in front of dark background with white parachutes dropping items

Drone Delivery

Researcher designs covert, cost-effective parachute drops

Student in scrubs (presenting as black woman) looks up at IV drip

Mentoring Future Health Professionals

$3.2 million grant will go to helping tomorrow’s lifesavers

Student (presenting as white woman) with glasses is touching screen of a CityPost kiosk with Holmes on the side of it

First College to Install CityPost

New kiosks detail campus info, maps and even snap selfies!

UMKC Today

Second Alum to Lead Fed Bank

Mary Daly (B.A. ’85) joins Esther George (EMBA ’00) in prestigious position.

Master Class With Yo-Yo Ma

Conservatory student Ezgi Karakus experienced a recital for the ages.

National Award for Writing