The University of Missouri-Kansas City

We celebrate all cultures at UMKC, and diversity is something we take very seriously. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are just some of the ways we make sure students, faculty and staff from all walks of life get the support they need to reach their goals.

Our Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) department has been dedicated to serving the needs of students of color since 1988. MSA programs include:
- Academic check-ins
- Presentations on social justice, multiculturalism and diversity
- Events during Latino Heritage Month and African American History Month
- The annual Freedom Breakfast to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- The UMKC Adelante Latino/a/x Student Leadership Summit for Latino students from Kansas City and the Midwest region
MSA has two mentoring programs: Avanzando and African Americans Cultivating Excellence (A.A.C.E.) They’re open to any enrolled UMKC student who identifies with the mission of the programs.
UMKC offers more than a dozen organizations for Multicultural Students (and growing!)

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