Faculty News

Amy Robertson holds a very small baby while sitting in a hospital room. The baby's NICU crib and monitors are visible beside them

Lullabies to Help Infants Thrive

UMKC Conservatory researcher is helping heal premature babies with music therapy
Nov 13, 2024

Major Building Projects Taking Shape at UMKC

Construction includes largest capital improvement project to date
Nov 11, 2024

A professor and research student observe another student in the sleep lab.

Replacing Disturbing Nightmares With Enjoyable Dreams

UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma
Oct 08, 2024

Three UMKC School of Medicine physicians stand in hospital library

UMKC and Saint Luke’s to Lead Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Disease to Combat Maternal Deaths and Illnesses

$8.3 million grant is largest NIH award in university history
Sep 30, 2024

Students fill the sidewalks of University Walkway and in front of Miller Nichols Library on a bright, sunny day. In the background you can see the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art

UMKC Rises in USNWR National Rankings; Undergraduate Engineering and Nursing Named Among Top in Missouri

Kansas City’s university earns continued recognition for its degree programs and student success
Sep 24, 2024

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Two UMKC Faculty Named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professors

Yugyung Lee and Sean O’Brien receive most prestigious rank in UM System
Sep 24, 2024

Chen Yi sits on a piano bench in her home with the piano behind her. She smiles for a photo

UMKC Music Composition Professor Honored Among Best of Contemporary Musicians

Chen Yi’s newest world recognition follows a career of breaking glass ceilings; overcoming obstacles
Sep 18, 2024

Celebrating Construction of the Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

$145 million project is largest UMKC capital project in university history
Sep 11, 2024

Virginia Blanton and Milton Gómez-Toledo looking at a text

Medieval Nuns Make History

World-renowned UMKC researcher is making ancient texts available for next generation
Sep 09, 2024

UMKC on the Threshold of Elite Research Designation

5 reasons why achieving Carnegie R1 status matters
Sep 05, 2024

UMKC School of Medicine Receives High National Rankings From U.S. News & World Report

Continued recognition as a leader in medical education
Jul 23, 2024

Black box theatre transformed into Sound Mandala, with black sound-dampening curtains lining the walls and dozens of speakers built into them

Sound Mandala Introduces New Way To Be Immersed in Audio

A true surround sound system, dozens of speakers line the walls for a unique listening experience
Jul 15, 2024

Female pharmacist taking blood pressure of woman

UMKC School of Pharmacy Receives National Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence Recognition

One of 17 schools in the nation to receive the inaugural award
Jul 09, 2024

Big Data Is Big Time

New center provides opportunities to use multimodal data to solve community problems and develop a critical workforce in Missouri and Midwest.
Jul 02, 2024

Journalism and Media Students Hit It Out of the Park with KC Royals

UMKC students’ work will be featured on the iconic Crown Vision screen at Kauffman Stadium
Jun 28, 2024

Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence

Using AI in teaching and research is just the beginning
Jun 17, 2024

Rendering of the Foodiverse dining hall concept at UMKC Student Union

Coming Soon: More Campus Dining Options at UMKC

Five new details about the Foodiverse
Jun 17, 2024

UMKC Student Receives Nationally Competitive Boren Awards Scholarship

Liberty Gladden heads to South Korea, thanks to her award
May 31, 2024

Two women giving a Roo Up in a teacup at the Disney 100 exhibit

UMKC Connections on Display at Disney 100 Exhibit

UMKC is a supporting sponsor of exhibit at Union Station
May 24, 2024

Graduates cheer and clap as streamers come down from the ceiling after commencement ceremony

UMKC Awards 2,600 Degrees at May 2024 Commencement

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Leigh Anne Taylor Knight of the DeBruce Foundation were the keynote speakers
May 12, 2024

Guatemala Geohazards: Exploring Risks, Defining Solutions

21st-century discovery to mitigate destruction
May 07, 2024

A group of students stand smiling in a parking lot

UMKC Students Help Kansas City Families Stay Driven

Students participating in Enactus partnered with Operation Breakthrough to keep Kansas City families on the road
May 02, 2024

Maria Spletter, Ph.D., uses a high-powered microscope with four lasers to analyze four different components of the Drosophila fruit fly muscle cell at once.

A Tale of Muscle Disease and Drosophila

Investigating fruit flies to learn about the progression of myotonic dystrophy
Apr 11, 2024

22 people stand on stage, many holding awards they won at Faculty Recognition

UMKC Recognizes Outstanding Faculty Achievements

Annual Faculty Awards honor excellence in teaching, leadership, research and more
Apr 04, 2024

Five UMKC State of the University 2024 Highlights

Chancellor announces research achievements, student-success milestones and major building initiatives
Apr 03, 2024

UMKC conservatory alumna and past graduate assistance fund recipient receives standing ovation after giving her remarks

Women’s Council Helps Generations of Women Fulfill Their Dreams at UMKC

More than $98,000 awarded to 69 recipients to support post-graduate work
Mar 15, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024

Don't Go Breaking My Heart: Guide to Physical and Emotional Heart Health

This American Heart Month, two UMKC faculty members discuss all things heart, both physical and emotional
Feb 14, 2024

UMKC Professor Takes Cheering on the Chiefs to New Heights

The School Of Science and Engineering Professor is a Certified Flight Instructor
Feb 12, 2024

Pharmacy Faculty Member Provides Oncology Expertise in Africa

Diana Tamer worked with the African Access Initiative, which is targeting the cancer crisis in Africa
Feb 05, 2024

Child Psychologist and UMKC professor Erin Hambrick is with former student Zalyia Carr at the SEARCH undergraduate research program at UMKC. They is standing in front of her research paper with Erin Hambrick at the back

This Child Psychologist is Breaking Through Adversity Walls

Erin Hambrick is changing the way we understand childhood trauma
Feb 01, 2024

Tatyana Charles stands confidently, smiling in blue scrubs in the hall at University Health

UMKC Nursing Student Has a Passion to Serve the Underserved

Tatyana Charles sought a second degree after finding her calling
Jan 09, 2024

Chancellor with confetti at Disney announcement at Union Station

Top 10 Photos of 2023

Visuals that capture the year
Dec 19, 2023

Confetti falls from the ceiling as two grads in regalia smile upwards

UMKC Celebrates 2023 Mid-Year Graduates

Kansas City’s university held its annual Mid-Year Commencement at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City
Dec 15, 2023

Roslinde Rivera stands smiling in the back of Starlight's seating area with rows of dark green chairs and the Starlight stage behind her.

Starlight Internship Starts UMKC Conservatory Student Off on a High Note

Kansas City’s outdoor/indoor performing arts venue was the opening number for a career in arts marketing
Dec 05, 2023

UMKC Alumnus Named Dean of School of Medicine

Alexander Norbash has a background in research and health-care collaboration
Nov 13, 2023

A picture of Aleigha and Tina with the research poster

Full Circle Moment: UMKC Student, Mentor Win Same Research Award 34 Years Apart

Undergraduate research funding provided opportunity to conduct archival research on Mayan archeological site
Nov 01, 2023

Five Bits of Wisdom from Author Mónica Guzmán

Roos Read selection writer visited campus to speak with UMKC community
Oct 23, 2023

A gymnasium filled with people getting vaccinations, blood pressure checks and more while enjoying family entertainment

Supporting a Healthy Community

Our Healthy Jackson County is bringing health care to the people
Oct 18, 2023

Rendering of Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

Revealing the Future of the UMKC Health Sciences District

Renderings unveiled for $120 million Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building
Oct 17, 2023

This Student-Success Program UMKC Invented 50 Years Ago is a Global Game Changer

Supplemental Instruction helps universities around the world
Oct 10, 2023

School of Med student Vagmi Kantheti and Statistics Professor Billie Anderson Stand in front of Research Presentation

Statistics Professor and Medical Student Undergraduate Research Project Published in National Journal

Undergraduate Research Success Inspires Additional Projects
Sep 15, 2023

UMKC Divine Nine Garden Deepens Community Connections

Placement in the heart of campus reflects an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism and inclusion
Sep 11, 2023

A large group of people, KC Wolf and KC Roo stand in front of the Student Union and cheer enthusiastically as red and gold confetti floats down onto them

UMKC Now Has A Football Team: The Kansas City Chiefs

Five-year partnership centers on student recruitment, scholarships and success programs
Sep 06, 2023

Chancellor Agrawal and approximately 15 medical students participate in a groundbreaking ceremony

New UMKC School of Medicine Building Will Transform Health-Care Access in Missouri

The expanded footprint in St. Joseph, Missouri is designed to train rural health-care providers
Aug 28, 2023

Image of a student about to throw a football with three other players waiting to catch it.

What’s New This Fall at UMKC?

Plenty! The Divine Nine Garden and two new recreational fields are just the beginning
Aug 14, 2023

Lou Mulligan stands in front of the UMKC School of Law building

Five Questions with New UMKC School of Law Dean

Meet Lumen Mulligan
Aug 14, 2023

UMKC Biology Professor Receives $3.9 Million NIH Research Grant

Research focuses on using massive electronic health records database to estimate the impacts of climate change on fungal disease spread in the U.S.
Aug 11, 2023

UMKC Professor Led Charge for Free Diagnostic Breast Imaging for Missourians

Amy Patel, M.D., championed a new law requiring medical insurers to cover all costs
Jul 28, 2023

A picture of Shizhen Jeff Wang in a laboratory.

Professor Credits UMKC Program for Help Securing $1.3 Million NIH Grant

Shizhen “Jeff” Wang’s project will be funded for up to four years
Jul 18, 2023

Three Questions with New Dean Sara Helfrich

Meet the new UMKC School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences leader
Jul 18, 2023

UMKC Biology Professor Receives Frontiers Trailblazer Pilot Grant

The award will fund promising research on a treatment for ALS
Jul 13, 2023

Inaugural Roo Advising Awards Highlight Achievement, Connection

The first Roo Advising Awards recognized dedicated service as well as career milestones.
Jun 20, 2023

UMKC Professor Jane Greer, Author, Champion of Women and Research

New book examines women’s entry into the industrial workforce
May 24, 2023

Two Philosophy Professors Featured in the New York Times

Clancy Martin and Gwen Nally showcase their expertise in the national publication
May 22, 2023

What Do UMKC and the Kansas City Zoo Have in Common? Kangaroos

New partnership showcases a nine-decade history based on mutual admiration for the Roo
May 17, 2023

Graduating student stands facing the camera and smiling. Blue and gold confetti rains down behind her and other graduates

UMKC Celebrates 2023 Commencement at T-Mobile Center

The ceremonies were held on May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal stands in front of a crowd. Behind him an aerial view of campus is displayed on a screen with "State of the University and the UMKC Seal imposed on the foreground

5 State of the University Highlights

Chancellor announces student success, streetcar-stop expansion, new buildings, campus upgrades and research advances
Apr 17, 2023

UMKC talent link staff with Roots and Rounds presenters posing together at workforce development conference

Addressing the Generational Divides in the Workforce

UMKC TalentLink sponsors workforce development conference in St. Joseph
Apr 11, 2023

Conservatory Prof. Joseph Parisi and Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Chris Liu share a laugh at post-ceremony reception

UMKC Faculty Lauded for Achievements, Dedication to Students and Community

Annual awards program recognizes outstanding teaching, research and service
Apr 05, 2023

Students gathered in outdoor courtyard at UMKC School of Medicine

UMKC Seeks New Dean for Renowned Medical School

Leader will guide innovative six-year B.A./M.D. program, extensive research portfolio and further development of UMKC Health Sciences District
Mar 30, 2023

portraits of Virginia Blanton and Yotam Haber

UMKC Music Composition and English Professors Win Fulbright Honors

Blanton and Haber to spend research year abroad
Mar 23, 2023

A row of roo statue trophies sit on a table

UMKC Recognizes Outstanding Alumni at the 2023 Awards Celebration

15 alumni and one family honored
Mar 23, 2023

Clancy Martin sits facing CBS reporter Susan Spencer with recording equipment above them and to the right side

UMKC Professor Clancy Martin Receives National Recognition and Accolades

Martin was featured on CBS Sunday Morning, was a Kirkus nonfiction finalist and received the University of Missouri System Thomas Jefferson Award
Mar 13, 2023

Philosophy Professor, Founder of Honors Program, Celebrated

UMKC recognizes Bruce Bubacz with Spotlight Award
Feb 28, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tours the Plaster Center

Pete Buttigieg Visits UMKC To Announce $10 Million Grant

The grant will reinforce the university as an innovator in environmental transportation
Feb 27, 2023

Stephanie Landers sits inside the UMKC Student Union smiling

Advocating a Path to New Scholarships and Successful Careers in Law School

UMKC School of Law Campaign for Advocates is making a difference
Feb 23, 2023

Carl Allen sits behind a drum set with drum sticks in his hand and smiles while looking to the side and playing

Jazz Studies Professor Featured on Grammy-Nominated Album

Carl Allen is the drummer on a record nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble
Jan 31, 2023

Championing Evidence-Based Dentistry to Students

Joanna Scott shares love for numbers and helping people
Jan 30, 2023

a rendering of the UMKC Health Sciences District with the new addition of the Health Innovation and Delivery Building

Hall Family Foundation Awards $15 Million to UMKC for Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

The state-of-the-art facility will position the district as a premier academic medical district and help propel health-care equity in the region
Jan 19, 2023

Steve Leben sits on a leather couch in an office

Judge Steve Leben Named Stripp Professor of Law

Leben is the fourth UMKC faculty member to earn the honor
Jan 17, 2023

A graduate stands with her arms outstretched covered in blue and gold streamers, smiling with two other graduates looking at her and smiling

UMKC Celebrates 2022 Mid-Year Commencement

More than 800 degrees conferred
Dec 18, 2022

The sun sets behind Durwood stadium as the men's soccer team plays a match

Top Photos of 2022

A look back at some of our favorite memories
Dec 09, 2022

Incarcerated prisoners preparing to perform and compose music.

Measures and Bars

UMKC faculty bring music program to prison, inspiring hope
Nov 29, 2022

A Key Decision: Faculty Journey to Select New Steinway Pianos

Generosity from donors enables the UMKC Conservatory to expand their Keyboard Area
Nov 29, 2022

Political Science Professor Weighs in on Geopolitical Ramifications of USA and Iran in the World Cup

Tensions have been rising between the two nations for generations over human rights abuses, nuclear facilities and women’s rights.
Nov 29, 2022

'Our Healthy Eastside Kansas City' awarded $5 million from Jackson County

The Jackson County Legislature approved another $5 million grant Monday for a group that's made an impact in improving the health of East Kans...
Nov 22, 2022

Paul Rudy making and sculpting sound in a studio.

The High Priest of Sound

The fine-tuned eccentricities of Paul Rudy.
Nov 17, 2022

Professor Yotam Haber, wearing a dark shirt, leans over a dark wood desk with papers on it. A glowing lamp is to his left.

Conservatory Professor Awarded Commission from Chamber Music America

Yotam Haber wins $15,000 to write a major new work
Nov 15, 2022

Digital Journalism Professor Research Shows Inequities in Rural Broadband Access

While the Federal Communication Commission estimates that 16 million people in rural America go without broadband Internet access, that number may ...
Nov 02, 2022

Massimiliano Vitiello at the Nelson-Atkins museum

History Faculty named Curator’s Distinguished Professor

Massimiliano Vitiello, Ph.D., one of two UMKC faculty honored
Oct 31, 2022

Lifetime of Research Leads to Prestigious Award

Niemi named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Oct 31, 2022

2023 Alumni Awards This Weekend

Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored March 10
Oct 27, 2022

UMKC Launching Brand Research Project

Looking for feedback from members of our community
Oct 24, 2022

Governor Mike Parson stands smiling at a podium with a UMKC backdrop behind him. Chancellor Mauli Agrawal is seated to the governor's left, smiling.

Sunderland Foundation Gives $30 Million to UMKC Health Sciences District Project

New cutting-edge educational facility will serve as a catalyst for growth and position the district to become a premier academic medical district
Oct 19, 2022

Tom Bloch presents the Henry W. Bloch International Entrepreneur of the Year Award to David Steward

Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Honor Visionary Leaders in KC, Beyond

Honorees included tech giants and artists
Oct 13, 2022

Search Underway for New Dean of the School of Law

Leader will maintain and enhance the school’s established record of excellence
Oct 13, 2022

UMKC Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure Appointments

Board of Curators selects two faculty members to receive Curators’ Distinguished Professorship, the university’s highest academic honor
Oct 06, 2022

Celebrating a Decade of Bridge to the Stars

Program looks to increase underrepresented students getting STEM degrees
Sep 28, 2022

Two UMKC Faculty Named Curators' Distinguished Professors

The award is the highest and most prestigious academic rank in UM System
Sep 20, 2022

Search Underway for New Dean of the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

Leader will set priorities for establishing the new school
Sep 09, 2022

Major David Walker helping students in class

Army Skills Come to PA Program

Major David Walker joins the School of Medicine faculty, bringing his Army experience to UMKC's Physician Assistant program.
Sep 08, 2022

students cheer in the student section at Durwood Stadium

Welcome to UMKC, Roos!

Convocation, Roo Welcome and soccer headlined the first week of the semester
Aug 26, 2022

To Make the Most of College, Build Relationships with Faculty

Office hours, coffee breaks, campus strolls are all ways to forge valuable connections with professors
Aug 19, 2022

Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and UM System President Mun Choi enjoyed the festivities at the Henry Bloch birthday centennial celebration

In Case You Missed It: Top UMKC News Stories from Summer 2022

From academic realignment to new student-focused partnerships and more, it's been a busy summer on our campuses
Aug 12, 2022

Leben to Lead Advocacy Program at School of Law

Latest appointee to Stripp Professorship spent 13 years on Kansas Court of Appeals
Aug 11, 2022

Jacob Wagner at podium at UNESCO conference in Santos, Brazil

Jacob Wagner Presents at UNESCO Conference in Brazil

Stems from Kansas City’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music
Aug 04, 2022

CBS News Leans on Expertise from Dean Mary Anne Jackson, M.D.

The School of Medicine Dean weighed in on parechovirus
Jul 28, 2022

Students in a classroom, and students on a screen, listening to their professor

Classrooms of the Future

With RooFlex classrooms, Bloch is adapting to meet students’ evolving needs.
Jul 20, 2022

A Gift with Resonance for Classical KC

A lifelong love of classical music and original arts programming leads to endowment
Jul 19, 2022

Assistant Teaching Professor Weighs in on Electric Cars

Larry Wigger spoke with KSHB about the surging demand
Jul 14, 2022

School of Medicine Dean Tapped as Expert for KCUR

Dean Mary Anne Jackson, MD weighed in on rising COVID cases
Jul 14, 2022

Professors Join Up To Date for Conversation on Supreme Court Decision

Fengpeng Sun, Ph.D. and Irma Russell J.D. weighed in on KCUR
Jul 14, 2022

Spletter Brings Expertise in Muscle Biology

New researcher’s focus is microscopy, transcriptomics
Jun 17, 2022

UMKC Professor Weighs in on ZeroFare Transportation Shortcomings

Sungyop Kim, University of Missouri-Kansas City professor of urban planning and design, said that the agency probably needs a more dependable fundi...
Jun 16, 2022

Student enjoying a walking tour using Clio

Clio App puts Local History on a National Stage

App developed by UMKC history professor now includes immersive virtual tours
Jun 07, 2022

Amanda Pierce smiles looking slightly away from the camera

This Environmental Science Alumna is Committed to Fighting Climate Change

Amanda Pierce has dedicated her adult life to making more sustainable communities, on the ground and in the lab
Jun 02, 2022

2022 UMKC Faculty Recognition Returns to In-Person Celebration

Award Ceremony Honors Two Years of Faculty Excellence
May 19, 2022

UMKC Researcher Studying Kansas City’s Zero-Fare Buses

Amanda Grimes receives funding from the Environmental Protection Agency
May 18, 2022

Graduate cap that says "UMKC, she's outta here" with the Royals Crown Vision screen in the background

Another Home Run for UMKC at The K

More than 2,300 degrees conferred at second consecutive spring stadium celebration
May 15, 2022

Shea O'Connor explains her research to an attendee

Students Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Work from variety of disciplines showcased at annual symposium
May 05, 2022

People kneel with their fists in the air while holding posters

Critical Conversations: The Value of Higher Education: Ensuring Success for Students of Color in College and After Graduation

UMKC hosts discussion to explore new perspectives on higher education
Apr 22, 2022

UMKC Unveils Logo Refresh

The logo update maintains its visual roots while strengthening its visual presence for current needs
Apr 20, 2022

Conservatory Professor Named a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow

Gary Abbott, Professor of Dance, was honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship for choreography
Apr 13, 2022

A title screen from the film shows six photos of people in the film with the title, "Class of COVID-19 a documentary film"

“Class of COVID-19” Hits the Big Screen

Documentary created by UMKC professor included in KC Film Fest
Apr 07, 2022

UMKC Faculty Emerita Chronwall Creates Scholarship for Undergraduate Research

Saper Vedere provides opportunities for undergraduates
Mar 14, 2022

Radiology Professor Discusses Effects of Delayed Breast Screenings Due to Pandemic

Dr. Amy Patel talks with medicine website about outreach and more
Mar 09, 2022

Conservatory Professor’s Concert Highlighted by Iowa Television Station

UMKC Professor and Chinese-American Chen Yi’s concert was called “very and rhythmic.”
Mar 09, 2022

Student Victoria Dominguez and Prof. Viviana Grieco study the Luis Quintanilla murals in Haag Hall

Haag Hall Mural Inspires Fascinating Research, Mentorship Opportunity

Dynamic Duo explores historic art fixture in the heart of UMKC campus
Mar 01, 2022

Women’s Council Escalates Scholars’ Success

More than $2 million has helped enrich academic careers of more than 2,000 women
Feb 22, 2022

Assistant Professor Shares Expertise in Documentary

Assistant Professor Erin Hambrick, Ph.D. was one of several experts featured
Feb 22, 2022

Clio: A New Way to Inspire Students to Research and Write

Instructor opportunity from the UMKC Center for Faculty Excellence
Feb 18, 2022

Professor Emeritus James Mobberley, pictured from the shoulders up, smiling at the camera

Professor Emeritus Receives National Music Award

James Mobberley was recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for music composition
Feb 17, 2022

Award-Winning Political Journalist Delivers 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture

Yamiche Alcindor has become a go-to voice in analyzing the most critical political issues
Feb 16, 2022

New Initiative Works to Diversify Faculty

Faculty Search Support Team works closely with academic search committees
Feb 16, 2022

Dentistry Researcher Receives Prestigious Accolades

Mentorship is the fabric that runs through Erin Bumann’s work
Feb 15, 2022

UMKC Adds New On-Campus Covid-19 Testing Site

Open to general public and university faculty, staff and students
Feb 14, 2022

Guadalupe Centers High School Students Tour UMKC, Learn About Cutting-edge New Program

Recently launched "Professional Career Escalators" program prepares students to go beyond the degree
Feb 11, 2022

Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal sits with Governor Mike Parson at a table

Gov. Mike Parson Visits UMKC for Roundtable on Higher Ed and Workforce Development

The governor discussed "building the foundation" for important partnerships
Feb 09, 2022

UMKC Pharmacy Professor Offers High School Students a Head Start in Health Care

High school students are learning the roles of the pharmacist within the health care team through a career exploration program with Heather Lyons-B...
Feb 08, 2022

Thompson Appointed Dean of Libraries

UMKC alumna excelled in interim role
Feb 07, 2022

Kansas City Business Journal Recognizes Professor's Accomplishment

Tony Caruso is an accomplished professor of physics and electrical engineering at UMKC
Feb 02, 2022

UMKC Will Return to Kauffman Stadium for Spring 2022 Commencement

Two ceremonies set for Sunday, May 15
Jan 27, 2022

Tips for a Good Start to the New Semester

An advisor's encouragement for her students
Jan 26, 2022

A Decade as Top Program for the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies

U.S. News & World Report ranks online graduate programs
Jan 25, 2022

UMKC Professor Weighs in on Jay-Z's Team Roc Pressure for DOJ to Investigate KCK Police

Team Roc, joined by the nonprofit Midwest Innocence Project, said there is enough evidence of systemic police misconduct in the department to merit...
Jan 20, 2022

New Round of Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants Announced

Six proposals approved for total of $170,000
Jan 19, 2022

Two professors standing together at a table outside UMKC School of Law.

Paving the Way for the Next Generation

Two UMKC Law professors are reaching major milestones this year
Dec 21, 2021

UMKC Graduates Headline Downtown Arena

New Roo alumni celebrate graduation in the heart of Kansas City
Dec 20, 2021

Soccer team plays at Durwood stadium at sunset with city skyline in silhouette

Top Photos of 2021

Moments we'll remember from this last year
Dec 16, 2021

Students and faculty on escalator headed up

Congratulations to the Fall 2021 Honor Recipients

Eight students honored for academic excellence, leadership and service
Dec 10, 2021

UMKC Public Health Researchers Enact National Guidelines

Advocating for physical education as public health policy
Dec 10, 2021

UMKC Professor, Vice Chancellor of Research, Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Anthony Caruso becomes the second UMKC faculty member in two years to earn prestigious fellowship
Dec 07, 2021

Apply today to join upcoming Faculty Learning Community

This FLC is open to all writing intensive faculty, faculty who teach writing, and faculty interested in teaching a writing intensive version of the...
Dec 03, 2021

Emerging Research Scholars

New student program aims to encourage undergraduate research projects
Nov 30, 2021

KCUR Features Conservatory Faculty Who Are Up for Grammy Awards

The 2022 Grammy Awards are set to air Jan. 31
Nov 29, 2021

Three students in a lab work wearing white overcoats and goggles

Nearly $1M Awarded in Research Grants to SCE Faculty This Quarter

Research ranges from artificial intelligence to app design
Nov 29, 2021

Law Professor Weighs in on Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted

UMKC law professor Sean O'Brien said that compensation for the exonerated Kevin Strickland is unlikely.
Nov 23, 2021

KCUR Features Law School Program Helping Tenants

The Tenant Representation Initiative team estimates they have successfully settled up to 85 percent of their cases
Nov 15, 2021

Courtney Frerichs with Olympic silver medal

Olympian Alumna to Deliver Commencement Address at ‘Roos in the City’

Track and Field superstar Courtney Frerichs will welcome Class of ’21 to join her in ranks of UMKC alumni
Nov 12, 2021

Pharmacy Professor Breaks Down Technician Shortage for KSHB

KSHB reports some pharmacies are adjusting hours due to a shortage of pharmacy technicians
Nov 12, 2021

Criminology Professor Talks Gun Violence Reduction Strategies with KC Star

Ken Novak said cities need a portfolio of strategies
Nov 10, 2021

KCTV Asks Associate Professor to Weigh In on Local Elections

Beth Vonnahme, Ph.D. helped put the increased turnout and election results into perspective
Nov 08, 2021

Associate Professor Offers Advice for Holiday Shoppers on KSHB

William Black suggests people buy gifts early
Nov 08, 2021

The Kansas Leadership Center Journal Taps Urban Education Research Center Expertise

The Latinx Education Collaborative teamed up with researchers from the Urban Education Research Center (UERC) to generate a “landscape analys...
Nov 03, 2021

Dentistry Students and Faculty Provide Screenings to Elementary Students

School of Dentistry, TeamSmile, United Way and Chiefs make a great team
Nov 03, 2021

KCBJ Highlights Dean's Impact on Students, Community

Dr. Mary Anne Jackson has been studying infectious diseases for more than three decades.
Nov 03, 2021

KSHB Shows How Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department is Helping City's Innovation

Over the next year, Kansas City, Missouri, will study the effectiveness of three pilot programs designed to repair sidewalks.
Nov 03, 2021

Medical workers treat a COVID-19 patient

Bloch Professor Finds Love of the Profession Keeps Nurses Going

Bloch assistant professor Karen Landay recently led a study to see how passion helps fight stress and burnout amid COVID-19
Nov 02, 2021

MSN Reports on Stacker Rankings

Best colleges in Missouri
Oct 28, 2021

FOX4 KC Reports on Missouri Universities

Six universities on Best Global University list, including UMKC
Oct 28, 2021

KCUR Taps UMKC Professor Emeritus

Kansas City rocks! Take a geological journey across the region
Oct 27, 2021

The Kansas City Star Reports on UMKC Research

Kansas City leaders consider declaring a climate emergency. Here’s what it would mean
Oct 27, 2021

Community Leaders Discuss Problems Affecting Kansas City, St. Louis Youth

UniverCities Exchange is a continuing collaborative of UMKC and UMSL.
Oct 26, 2021

MSN News Interviews Jay Portnoy

FDA advisers vote to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11
Oct 26, 2021

Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure Appointments

Chancellor cites ‘remarkable level of academic achievement’
Oct 22, 2021

Cardiovascular Business Reports on Study by Resident

Scenes from the pandemic: Telehealth a perfect fit for treating heart failure
Oct 22, 2021

Charles Ives Symposium At UMKC Opens Thursday, Oct. 21

Kansas Public Radio reports on this three-day festival of the music
Oct 21, 2021

Media Outlets Interview Larry D. Wigger

Supply chain shortages could get worse before they get better
Oct 20, 2021

We Shall Rise

UMKC Dance brings work and art to the community
Oct 19, 2021

pharmacy researcher stands in laboratory

School of Pharmacy Welcomes New Neurology Researcher

For Xiangming Zha, more labs are better than one
Oct 19, 2021

KCTV Interviews Russell Melchert

Canceled Southwest flight forces local couple to improvise
Oct 18, 2021

MedicineNet Reports On UMKC Professor's Study

State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
Oct 18, 2021

UMKC Students, Professor Design Ideas for KC Streetcar Extension

Students' plans could be incorporated in the new UMKC stop
Oct 18, 2021

Steve Kraske Weighs In

KMBC Reports: Paper publishes story exposing MO education website vulnerabilities
Oct 14, 2021

KMBC Covers UMKC Our Healthy KC Eastside

Community group pushing to vaccinate more people on Kansas City's eastside
Oct 12, 2021

Search Committee Formed for Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

A national search is underway to fill a key leadership role in the chancellor’s leadership team.
Oct 08, 2021

CNN Reports On Jacqueline Rifkin's Research

Why we label ordinary objects as too special to use
Oct 06, 2021

National Media Tap Mary Anne Jackson

Could anti-vaxxers fuel a spike in childhood diseases?
Oct 06, 2021

Students in cowboy hats dance with red stoles that read 'Avanzando' is gold script. They are lit with pink disco-ball lighting

Avanzando, Support and Resource Program for Latinx Students, Celebrates 10th Year

Launched in 2011, the program currently serves 150 students
Oct 04, 2021

Associate Professor of Economics Weighs-in On The U.S. Debt

From Bloomberg: The Real Cost of U.S. Debt Is Nearer the Floor Than the Ceiling
Oct 04, 2021

Keeping Soldiers Safe

Video game technology reimagined for the real-life battlefield
Sep 30, 2021

Strengthening STEM Workforce Preparation Through Undergraduate Research

Navy grant will help UMKC develop better tools to help students from diverse backgrounds find success
Sep 30, 2021

Professor John Kevern stands in the new structural lab space with students

Investing in Future Talent

Two-story Structural Lab helps prepare Kansas City’s next generation of civil engineers
Sep 30, 2021

Expanding into Aerospace

New lab spaces give students hands-on training
Sep 30, 2021

Reining in Software Trojan Horses

Deep learning research identifies cybersecurity risks
Sep 29, 2021

Associate Professor Whitney Terrell on Literary Hub

Talking to Maya Angelou’s son about the new award named in her honor
Sep 29, 2021

KCUR: Visit Warko Observatory

Where to find the best rooftop views in Kansas City
Sep 29, 2021

The Hawk Eye Interviews Ken Novak

Des Moines, other cities saw a record homicide surge in 2020, a year marked by protest and COVID
Sep 29, 2021

Now That's Clean

Plaster Center's contamination-free area has specs that get rid of the specks
Sep 28, 2021

Electromagnetic Medicine

Using high-powered electric pulses to treat cancer in a 3D world
Sep 28, 2021

solar panels on the roof of the new Plaster Center

Sunscreen Recommended

In the Plaster Center, even the roof is optimized for groundbreaking research
Sep 28, 2021

Honors ambassadors at semester kick-off event

Record Number of New Students Joining the Honors Program

Students combine academic rigor with community service
Sep 27, 2021

Collide and Create

New innovation studio brings together UMKC and the community
Sep 27, 2021

The Kansas City Star Taps Antonio Byrd

Kansas City-area schools face racist incidents as critical race theory debate continues
Sep 27, 2021

Stressed? Help and Healthy Resources Are Available

An interview with the UMKC counseling director about coping with school, life and COVID-19
Sep 24, 2021

Road Construction Near Campus

Starting on Sept. 28
Sep 24, 2021

A brick five-story building with large, black glass window. The words 'UMKC' are written in blue script on the side with 'School of Computing and Engineering' written in black type next to it. The building is set against a perfect blue sky with no clouds.

UMKC Welcomes Public to $32 Million High-Tech Research Center

Features 11 state-of-the-art research labs
Sep 23, 2021

Conservatory Faculty Receive Accolades in KC Independent Article

Dancing Into A New Era: Local Company Marks 30 Years of the Best Contemporary American Choreography
Sep 23, 2021

Former Student Government President Shares Resources for Mental Health

Brandon Henderson stepped back from opportunity with positive results
Sep 22, 2021

Vaccination Incentives Await for Students, Faculty and Staff

How would you use an extra $500?
Sep 22, 2021

Jacob Wagner on KCUR

Kansas City's Overlooked Housing Stock
Sep 22, 2021

Search Committee Formed for Dean of Libraries

A national search for a new UMKC Dean of Libraries is now underway.
Sep 22, 2021

KC Magazine Mentions UMKC Heat Mapping Study

No, Kansas City will not escape climate change unscathed
Sep 21, 2021

From Provincetown Banner: Felicia Hardison Londré

How can I learn about Tennessee Williams?
Sep 21, 2021

National Jurist Prelaw Ranks UMKC School of Law

Guardians of child and family law
Sep 20, 2021

KC Independent Covers Crescendo

Nov. 12 is the date for UMKC Conservatory Crescendo Gala 2021
Sep 20, 2021

CBS News Taps Yvonne Lindgren

Justice Department faces familiar hurdles in battle against Texas abortion law
Sep 20, 2021

UMKC Professor Answers Insurance Questions

WalletHub reports on best car insurance companies in Missouri
Sep 20, 2021

UMKC Student Engineering Team Wins First at National Competition

Competitors design, build and test a concrete beam
Sep 17, 2021

Terrell Jolly meeting with other entrepreneurs in AltCap’s NeXt Stage KC business development program

MBA Class Provides Consultant Services to Real-World Firms

Students and urban small businesses both benefit from program
Sep 16, 2021

Behind the Scenes of UMKC's New RoosDo Commerical

What ends up as a 60-second spot involved months of planning, entire day of shooting
Sep 15, 2021

UMKC Professor James O’Keefe In The New York Times

How much exercise do we need to live longer?
Sep 15, 2021

Kansas City Business Journal Features Assistant Professor Mujahid Abdulrahim

UMKC professor uses his passion for flying to help pilots and passengers get home safely
Sep 15, 2021

UMKC Professor, Health Equity Institute Director In the Kansas City Business Journal

Berkley-Patton brings health care and healthy activity to underserved populations
Sep 15, 2021

KSHB Highlights 'The Tempest'

Students in the Division of Theater at UMKC return to in-person productions
Sep 14, 2021

RoosDo: UMKC Launches New Campaign to Highlight Success Stories

Alumni, faculty and students driving real community change to be showcased on TV, billboards, social media and more
Sep 13, 2021

Jacqueline Rifkin's Research Is Focus of News Coverage

Clutter…How and Why We Accumulate “Stuff”
Sep 13, 2021

KCUR: Toya Like Collaborates On Exhibition

Kemper Museum uses contemporary art to connect two centuries of Missouri’s history
Sep 13, 2021

KCUR Features Study By Political Science Professors

Crowded Homes Drove People To Break Social Distancing Rules
Sep 12, 2021

Two men stand in front of a wood wall with the letter 'UMKC' in blue behind them

UMKC Professor, Student Among Team Spearheading Historic Research on Apollo Moon Particles

The research analyzes how moon dust particle shapes reflect light
Sep 10, 2021

UMKC Receives $300K to Study Urban Entrepreneurship

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports Center for Neighborhoods three-year research project
Sep 10, 2021

UMKC Staff Virtual Performing and Visual Arts Show

Share your talent and sign up
Sep 10, 2021

Residential Life Hosts Open House

Faculty and staff are invited
Sep 10, 2021

Millions in Research Funding Awarded to Computing and Engineering Faculty

Research ranges from flight simulation to the breakdown of plastics
Sep 07, 2021

AUPD Professor Weighs-in for KC Star

Will a pilot program in the infrastructure bill help reshape Kansas City’s inner-loop?
Sep 07, 2021

KCTV5 Interviews UMKC Law Professor

Can private club in Blue Springs use masking exemption?
Sep 07, 2021

KSHB Interviews Bill Black

UMKC economics professor says work-life balance contributes to lack of labor
Sep 06, 2021

Carl Allen Steps Into Lead Role at UMKC

KCUR: Meet Carl Allen
Sep 03, 2021

Gary O’Bannon Weighs-in On The Future of Work

Flatland interviews UMKC professor
Sep 01, 2021

Critical Conversations Series Continues

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion will continue to host a series addressing systemic racism in the U.S.
Aug 31, 2021

What is ISIS-K?

Rebecca Best offers expertise to media
Aug 27, 2021

Political Science Professor Puts Redistricting into Perspective

Kansas City Star taps Greg Vonnahme for article about Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Aug 27, 2021

History of Johnson County Creek Leads To Possible Name Change

Diane Mutti-Burke weighs-in
Aug 26, 2021

By Keeping KC Up To Date, Steve Kraske’s Journalism Legacy Is Still Being Written

The Pitch profiles Steve Kraske
Aug 25, 2021

The Evolution of KC Roo

A hop back through time for a look at the mascot’s changing style
Aug 24, 2021

Interim Dean Combines Athleticism and Artistry for New Photography Collection

Kati Toivanen featured by KC Independent
Aug 23, 2021

Why is Arrowhead the World’s Loudest Stadium? Design Is Only Part of the Answer

UMKC Theatre professor weighs-in
Aug 22, 2021

Kangaroo Pantry Steps Up to Meet Increased Need

The pantry ensures no Roo goes without, especially during the pandemic
Aug 18, 2021

As COVID Booster Shots Become Available, Here’s What Kansas And Missouri Residents Should Know

Mary Anne Jackson shares insights with media
Aug 18, 2021

One Canvas is Live

Ready for the Fall 2021 semester
Aug 16, 2021

Hunting for Hot Spots in Kansas City’s Climate

Fengpeng Sun's research is the focus of media coverage
Aug 13, 2021

Financial Wellness Center Hosts Open House

UMKC staff, faculty and students can attend a drop-in event
Aug 13, 2021

Safety Tips from UMKC Police

If you see something, say something! Call UMKC Police at 816-235-1515.
Aug 13, 2021

Ken Novak Comments on KC Homicides

Novak tells Toriano Porter that Kansas City is on pace to ‘be one of the deadliest’
Aug 12, 2021

KCUR: New Jackson County Jail Will Push Out Over 100 Mobile Home Residents

Associate Professor Jacob Wagner weighs in
Aug 12, 2021

Investigating Criminal Justice Careers

Students work with community in new field exploration course
Aug 12, 2021

What a Department of Justice Investigation Would Mean for the Kansas City Police Department

The Kansas City Beacon interviews Ken Novak
Aug 11, 2021

Grappling With Dark Agonies Amid Natural Beauty During Missouri’s Bicentennial

Flatland interviews UMKC History professor
Aug 10, 2021

Prizes Now Available as Vaccination Incentives

Students, employees can win free parking, $500 gift cards
Aug 10, 2021

Vaccinations Required in Health Care Settings

Faculty, staff, volunteers and students included
Aug 10, 2021

Will A Robot Be Taking Your Job?

You might be safe if you have the right skills, according to new Bloch School research.
Aug 10, 2021

Urban Heat Island Research Aims To Spotlight Disparities and Solutions

Energy News Network features Fengpeng Sun's research
Aug 09, 2021

Bloch Professor Breaks Down Clutter and How it Accumulates

Jacqueline Rifkin explains the ordinary in the extraordinary
Aug 04, 2021

Prescription for Faulty Communication in Operating Rooms: Be Explicit, Not Polite

UMKC professor's research is featured
Aug 04, 2021

Tasty Options Abound On and Near UMKC Campuses

Find your favorites, from macchiatos to mochi donuts
Jul 30, 2021

Tuition Insurance for Students

UMKC is offering students a way to protect their tuition, fees and housing investment
Jul 30, 2021

Check Out These Attractions Close to the UMKC Volker Campus

Unique Kansas City experiences just a hop away
Jul 28, 2021

Remote Learning Report Card

Flatland interviews vice provost for curriculum and assessment and alumni
Jul 27, 2021

5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Wear Masks

Gail Robertson Weighs-In for CNN
Jul 27, 2021

Are We Living in an MMT World?

UMKC Economics professor tells Bloomberg Business why not
Jul 23, 2021

Healthline Taps Christopher Garmon

Bloch School assistant professor of health administration discusses the term "surprise medical bill"
Jul 22, 2021

KSHB Interviews Allen Rostron

Law professor discusses Kansas City police budget, city's violent crime problem
Jul 22, 2021

UMKC Theatre, Coterie Theatre Delight Audience

Dragons Love Tacos, best-selling children’s book, comes to life on outdoor stage
Jul 22, 2021

Sean O'Brien On CBS News Sunday Morning

School of Law professor weighs-in on why wrongly-convicted people are still imprisoned in Missouri
Jul 18, 2021

UMKC Professor Addresses KC Hiring Struggles

KSHB interviews William Black
Jul 16, 2021

UMKC Professor: Solution To Affordable Housing Is Restoring Older Apartment Buildings

Jacob Wagner tells city officials that tearing down and building new would be less cost-effective
Jul 16, 2021

Campus Road Closure

Temporary closure for sewer line replacement
Jul 13, 2021

Two New Deans Appointed

Will lead School of Dentistry, Student Affairs
Jul 12, 2021

UMKC Forward Updates

Growing our excellence and financial stability
Jul 12, 2021

Cuban-Americans Gather in Solidarity Protest in Kansas City, as Cubans Demand Freedoms

KCTV5 interviews UMKC assistant professor of Art History, Latinx and Latin American Studies
Jul 12, 2021

Reviews: Dragons Love Tacos Runs Through August 8 at Coterie Theatre

Reviews are in for Coterie Theatre production with UMKC students, faculty
Jul 06, 2021

UMKC Student Veteran Support Services office and At Ease Zone (Veterans Center)

UMKC Receives Honors for Being Veteran Friendly

Military Times, Military Friendly® recognize UMKC
Jul 02, 2021

How Blistering Dissents Help Some Americans Trust the Supreme Court

UMKC associate professor of political science co-authors Washington Post article
Jul 02, 2021

UMKC Economics, Law Associate Professor Weighs-In On Food Prices

William Black talks to KSHB about Fourth of July cookout costs
Jul 02, 2021

Bloch School Professor Talks About Hospital Data

KCUR interviews Chris Garmon
Jul 01, 2021

Did You Know That Colorado Has an Active Volcano in the Rockies?

Assistant professor of geosciences lends her expertise
Jun 25, 2021

The Hollywood Reporter Gives UMKC Theatre Another Top Ranking

Master of fine arts program consistently recognized as one of the best performing arts schools
Jun 24, 2021

Kole Keeney was keynote speaker for Lavender Graduation

Students, Community Members Honored For LGBTQIA Advocacy, Support

UMKC celebrates 17th annual Lavender Graduation and Pride Awards
Jun 23, 2021

Things To Do Around Kansas City: Monster Jam, Styx And Return Of Children’s Theater

Kansas City Star includes the performance “Dragons Love Tacos” by the Coterie and performed by UMKC Theatre’s 306 Theatre Troupe
Jun 23, 2021

Professor's Heat Mapping Project to Show Who Suffers Most in Kansas City Heat

The Kansas City Star talked to Fengpeng Sun, UMKC Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences assistant professor
Jun 23, 2021

UMKC Law Professor Explains Missouri Medicaid Expansion Ruling

KSHB taps Ann Marie Marciarille
Jun 23, 2021

Criminal Justice Professor Weighs-In On Cellphone Privacy

Ken Novak explains the case for KMBC
Jun 23, 2021

Liberty Hospital Launches Cutting Edge Breast Care Center In Northland

Fox4KC reports on new breast care center led by UMKC alumna
Jun 22, 2021

No, COVID Shots Won’t Give You Shingles. Here’s what causes it, what you need to know

David Bamberger, UMKC professor of medicine, weighs-in on vaccine and shingles
Jun 21, 2021

Missouri’s Medicaid Expansion Hearing Scheduled For Monday

KSHB taps Allen Rostron, School of Law professor
Jun 20, 2021

The World’s 25 Best Drama Schools, Ranked

The Hollywood Reporter again ranks UMKC Theatre
Jun 19, 2021

Building A Network To Support NextGen Missouri Manufacturing

Missouri Ag Connection interviewed Dean Kevin Truman about roundtable events aimed at strengthening Missouri’s manufacturing sector
Jun 18, 2021

Tom Corbin Is the Kansas City Sculptor Behind the Roo Statue Recently Unveiled On the University of Missouri-Kansas City Campus.

A KCUR conversation with the artist of the Corbin Roo
Jun 15, 2021

Faculty Donation Establishes Endowment for Gay and Lesbian Archives

UMKC professor’s gift increases collection security, longevity
Jun 11, 2021

Diane Petrella Named Dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State University

Petrella will remain in the dean’s post here through the end of June.
Jun 11, 2021

EXTENSION: Application for UMKC’s Faculty Institute for Teaching Inclusive Curricula

Deadline extended to June 30
Jun 11, 2021

IS Tech Update for June 2021

News from Information Service
Jun 11, 2021

Professor Mikah Thompson of UMKC presenting at the Student Law Academy

High School Students Get Their Month in Court

UMKC Law faculty and alumni play major role in effort to attract urban youth to careers in law
Jun 10, 2021

Millions of Americans are Vulnerable To Surprise Medical Billing

Yahoo Finance consults with UMKC Bloch Assistant Professor of Health Administration Christopher Garmon
Jun 10, 2021

Federal Unemployment Benefits Ending in Missouri

Nathan Mauck weighs-in for KCTV5
Jun 10, 2021

As Consumer Prices Spike, Kansas City-Area Economist Suggests Avoiding 3 Certain Markets

KSHB taps William Black for story about consumer prices
Jun 10, 2021

Study Ranks States on Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic. How did Missouri and Kansas do?

UMKC's Jenifer Allsworth weighs-in for Flatland article
Jun 09, 2021

Missouri Feels the Pain of Drug Dependency and Overdose More than Most States

Flatland interviews professor Heather Lyons-Burney
Jun 03, 2021

Ask The Experts: Best Credit Cards Sign-Up Bonuses

UMKC faculty provide financial insight for Ask the Experts blog with WalletHub
Jun 03, 2021

They Say Kansas City Is A UFO Hot Spot. Will Pentagon Report Help You Believe Them?

Read what UMKC's Daniel McIntosh tells the Kansas City Star
Jun 03, 2021

Confronting Our Past (and Present) in Holocaust Exhibit at Union Station

Flatland interviews Andrew Bergerson, UMKC history professor, about exhibition
May 30, 2021

New Home For Artists Opens In Former Police Building On Kansas City’s East Side

UMKC Gallery of Art director is part of a three-person panel coordinating the application process, about creating a space at Agnes Arts for artists...
May 29, 2021

Critical Race Theory Roils Kansas And Missouri Politics. Here’s What It Is And Is Not

Kansas City Star taps UMKC English professor who studies Black literacy
May 26, 2021

KSHB Interviews Allen Rostron

Kansas City-area law professors are weighing in on a possible legal battle between the city and the Board of Police Commissioners
May 25, 2021

In Kansas City, A Wave of Evictions Could Push Gun Violence to New Extremes This Year

Kansas City Star taps Ken Novak from UMKC
May 23, 2021

Our Healthy KC Eastside To Focus On Vaccine Outreach And Distribution

KCUR interviews Jannette Berkley-Patton
May 20, 2021

Dangerous And Disinvested: Kansas City's Struggle To Fix Hundreds Of Blighted Buildings

College of Arts and Sciences faculty provide insight for KCUR story on blighted buildings
May 18, 2021

UMKC Conservatory professor Chris Madden works with a student at the piano.

Hearing is His Life

UMKC piano professor battles – and overcomes – his sudden hearing loss.
May 17, 2021

Commencement at The K: Unique In Every Way

Historic setting at Kauffman Stadium marks emergence from isolation
May 16, 2021

Stop Asian Hate Leans Into Legacy of Civil Rights to Spark Movement, Dismantle Racism

Kansas City Star interviews Toya Like, UMKC associate professor of criminal justice and criminology
May 16, 2021

Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants Accelerate UMKC Programs

First round of funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports seven initiatives
May 14, 2021

Six Months In, COVID Vaccination Rates For Black Missourians Remain Far Below State Average

Media outlets report on COVID vaccination rates for Black Missourians
May 14, 2021

Forecast Downpour Won’t Dampen Mood for UMKC Commencement at The K

KCTV5 interviews UMKC students about Commencement
May 13, 2021

Younger Kids Can Now Get COVID Vaccine

School of Medicine associate professor weighs-in for Kansas City Star
May 13, 2021

Publishers’ Author Agreements Allow Sharing of Your Work – Use MOspace!

How faculty authors can share their papers more widely during and after publication
May 13, 2021

Gold Award winners Bridgette Jones, Obie Austin and Pam Bean

Three to Receive Gold Award for Humanistic Care

Standouts in health outreach during the pandemic will be recognized by national foundation
May 11, 2021

FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Teens

USA Today, more media outlets, interview Barbara Pahud about vaccine
May 11, 2021

Could Kansas and Missouri See Gas Shortage?

Fox4KC interviews UMKC Bloch professor
May 11, 2021

Missouri to End Extra Federal Unemployment Aid Early

Nathan Mauck weighs-in on Missouri unemployment benefit news
May 11, 2021

Nursing Shortage Aggravated by the Pandemic

KSHB talks to dean of the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies about nursing shortage and pandemic
May 11, 2021

Carefully Crafted Ads Mold the Beauty Standard, Impact Perceptions While Driving Big Business

Fox4KC taps UMKC Provost Jenny Lundgren
May 11, 2021

UMKC Awarded $5 Million to Fight COVID on the East Side

Jackson County approves CARES Act funding to promote vaccinations and other preventive care
May 10, 2021

Kansas City Metro Employers Search for New Hires

Bloch School professors lend expertise to media
May 10, 2021

Jackson County Executive endorses 'Our Healthy KC Eastside' project

Local media announces efforts, which will be led by Jannette Berkley-Patton
May 10, 2021

One student jumping up while another sits and smiles

#RooReady for In-Person Classes and Experiences

UMKC to have full-capacity Fall 2021 semester
May 06, 2021

Building for the Future

Renovations geared for student success
May 05, 2021

A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo

Flatland interviews Sandra Enriquez
May 05, 2021

Entrepreneur Magazine Interviews UMKC Professor

George S. Thompson weighs-in on Steve Jobs' most famous speech
May 03, 2021

Critical Conversations: Black and Brown Excellence in the Classroom

Exploring Bridges and Barriers to Success
Apr 27, 2021

What Made Masks Politically Polarizing

Beth Vonnahme was a guest on Up to Date
Apr 27, 2021

Surprise Medical Bills Are Coming to an End

Kiplinger interviews UMKC Bloch School assistant professor
Apr 27, 2021

Roo Sculpture by Artist Tom Corbin Settles Into New Home

Students, faculty and staff welcome new Roo to campus
Apr 26, 2021

University of Missouri-Kansas City Unveils New Mascot Sculpture On Campus

Fox4KC reports on unveiling of Roo statue
Apr 26, 2021

Gun Violence Increases in Kansas City in April, With 42 People Injured and 9 Killed

Kansas City Star taps Ken Novak
Apr 26, 2021

UMKC Professor Weighs-In On Biden’s First 100 Days in Office

Tampa Bay Times interviews Max Skidmore
Apr 26, 2021

Doctors Say There Is a Big Push to Educate College Students on COVID-19 Vaccine

KMBC interviews Stefanie Ellison
Apr 23, 2021

UMKC Answers Missouri’s Call for COVID Vaccines

School of Pharmacy playing significant role in efforts across the state
Apr 22, 2021

Enactus Team Finishes in Top Eight Nationally

Third year in a row for high ranking
Apr 22, 2021

UMKC Center for Neighborhoods Sets Drive-Through Birthday Party

Unique socially-distanced event celebrates center’s fifth anniversary
Apr 20, 2021

Close-up of the clay sculpture of the new Roo statue in the artist's studio

New Roo Sculpture is Coming to Campus

A monumental symbol of tradition at UMKC
Apr 19, 2021

All Things Considered: Flag Football

KBIA taps Chi-Ming Hung about flag football
Apr 17, 2021

Faculty Honored With UM System President's Awards

The 2021 recipients include five UMKC faculty members
Apr 15, 2021

UMKC Retirees Association—On the Move!

Update from the UMKC Retirees Association
Apr 15, 2021

The World’s Top 10 Costume Design Schools

Hollywood Reporter ranks UMKC Theatre program
Apr 13, 2021

What Helps One, Helps All

Yanira Merino channels César Chávez in annual lecture
Apr 12, 2021

Did You Know That Colorado Has an Active Volcano in the Rockies?

Alison Graettinger weighs-in on volcano
Apr 10, 2021

New Mural in NEKC Brings Attention to Peripheral Artery Disease

Dos Mundos highlights research involving Janette Berkley-Patton
Apr 09, 2021

Online Crowdfunding for Health-Related Expenses Trends Upward

Managed care publication writes about John A Spertus research
Apr 09, 2021

What Tuesday’s Election Results Show About Consumer Confidence

KSHB interviews Bill Black, associate professor of economics and law
Apr 08, 2021

Pandemic’s Toll On Health Care Workers Reveals Need To Keep Mental Health At Forefront

Flatland interviews UMKC associate professor of pediatrics
Apr 07, 2021

Music Professor's Sudden Hearing Loss Restored At NKCH

KSHB, KMBC, MSN report on UMKC Conservatory professor's hearing loss
Apr 01, 2021

UMKC medical students vaccinated and ready to go

School of Medicine Rises in U.S. News Rankings

UMKC in top one-third of U.S. schools for family medicine
Mar 30, 2021

Kansas County Mulls Changing Creek’s Name

Diane Mutti Burke offers historical insight for local media
Mar 28, 2021

Gift to UMKC Foundation Will Support School of Pharmacy Research

Study explores patient safety issues surrounding the use of electronic medical records during transitions of care
Mar 23, 2021

Diversity and Inclusion 2021: Mira Mdivani

Missouri Lawyers Media features Mira Mdivani
Mar 22, 2021

At the Heart of the New Economics Lies a Centuries-Old Mystery

Scott Fullwiler weighs-in on MMT for Bloomberg
Mar 22, 2021

With 8,000 Appointments Full, Crews Set Up Arrowhead Stadium Mega Vaccination Site

UMKC students and faculty volunteer at vaccination event
Mar 19, 2021

UMKC Graduates Will Cross the Stage During In-Person Commencement at Kauffman Stadium

Ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 graduates will be May 15 and 16
Mar 19, 2021

The Race Is On! Hospital Hill Run Returns as In-person Event June 5

UMKC participants receive discounted registration
Mar 19, 2021

Introducing a Bold New Concept in Higher Education: Professional Career Escalators™

Initiative supports two key missions: public service and workforce readiness
Mar 18, 2021

UMKC Forward Introduces New Faculty Development Program

CAFE is the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence
Mar 18, 2021

UMKC to Invest More Than $50 Million to $60 Million for Excellence and Achievement

UMKC Forward will benefit workforce readiness
Mar 18, 2021

A Tax Break for Retirees is Back. Here’s How to Use It — And What To Avoid.

Washington Post interviews School of Law professor about Qualified Charitable Distributions
Mar 18, 2021

Unvaccinated Seniors Wait In Line With Newly Eligible Missourians

KCUR interviews Mary Anne Jackson
Mar 16, 2021

Abstract art featuring a black glove and surgical items.

Art and Science Collaborate for Safer Surgeries

Usually a place of surgical models and data research, this UMKC School of Medicine lab is embracing its artistic side
Mar 12, 2021

Keep Your Car’s Catalytic Converter Safe

UMKC Police Department shares tips
Mar 11, 2021

This Month Women Are Celebrating Women

Kansas City Star highlights Jannette Berkley-Patton
Mar 04, 2021

College Campuses In Kansas And Missouri Are Reopening

The Beacon looks at higher education employees and where they rank on states’ vaccine priority schedules
Mar 03, 2021

HIV Researchers Find Rare Group Of 'Elite Controllers’ Who Could Be A Key To Unlocking New Treatments

Two national media outlets report on research conducted by UMKC professor
Mar 03, 2021

What The Kansas City Metro Could Be Facing From Climate Change

KCUR interviewed UMKC professor about Kansas City's recent cold snap
Mar 01, 2021

How This Kansas City Researcher Is Putting Her Faith In Black Churches During COVID

Kansas City Star features Jannette Berkley-Patton's community work
Feb 28, 2021

U.S. Near Authorization Of New COVID-19 Vaccine

MSN interviews professor of pediatrics
Feb 26, 2021

Why Have Some States Fared Better Than Others With Vaccine Distribution?

NBC News interviews Mary Anne Jackson
Feb 24, 2021

UMKC Researcher Finds That Black Churches Play Key Role In Keeping Communities Healthy

Kansas City Star highlight's Jannette Berkley-Patton’s research
Feb 24, 2021

Political Science Professor Weighs-In

KMBC interviews Beth Vonnahme
Feb 23, 2021

Celebrated Dancer, Former Ballerina at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Joins the Faculty at UMKC Conservatory

KC Studio features Karen Brown
Feb 23, 2021

Missouri Professor Discusses Limits Of Federal Eviction Moratorium

Sociology professor quoted in MSN article
Feb 21, 2021

Critical Conversations: Politics and the State of Black and Brown America

A discussion about how communities of color can gain and deploy influence
Feb 19, 2021

Honoring a Dedicated Teacher

Jason Martin was renowned for commitment to students
Feb 17, 2021

Projects aim to improve community health.

Health Equity Grants to Aid Eight Research Projects

Community groups, UMKC researchers collaborate on public health efforts
Feb 17, 2021

Bestselling Author Says ‘Racist’ is a Diagnosis, Not an Attack

Ibram X. Kendi delivers 2021 Martin Luther King Lecture
Feb 16, 2021

Community Leaders Tackle Urban Real Estate Abandonment and Vacancy in Kansas City and St. Louis

The UniverCities Exchange panel discussion is a continuing collaborative of UMKC and UMSL
Feb 12, 2021

Jamila Jefferson-Jones Weighs-In

Kansas City Star's Toriano Porter writes about Mahomes wig
Feb 10, 2021

School of Pharmacy Dean Selected President-Elect of National Association

Russell Melchert will lead American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Feb 10, 2021

Coronavirus In Tampa And Kansas City: A Comparison Of Cases And Codes

Tampa Bay Times interviews Mary Anne Jackson
Feb 05, 2021

Students celebrating on Student Union deck

New Entrepreneurship Grant Program Open to Students, Faculty and Staff

Kauffman Foundation donates $400,000 to stimulate on-campus innovation
Feb 04, 2021

A Place to Sleep: Tenants Seek Homes After Being Displaced

Flatland KC interviews Jacob Wagner
Feb 04, 2021

Professor Christopher Garmon perusing research paper in his office

Five Questions About Surprise Medical Bills

Christopher Garmon of the Bloch School is a nationally recognized expert
Feb 03, 2021

As Vaccine Rollout Expands, Black Americans Still Left Behind

Kansas City media cover School of Medicine panel discussion
Feb 03, 2021

Three health sciences deans sit on curved sofas.

COVID-19 Vaccine Answers From the UMKC Health Sciences Deans

Updates on developments and distribution
Jan 28, 2021

Grant Helps Take the Lead Out of KC Homes

HUD funding for UMKC in partnership with Children’s Mercy and city
Jan 27, 2021

AMC Stock Soars After Reddit Users' Effort To Help Struggling Movie Theater Chain

Bloch associate professor weighs in for KMBC
Jan 27, 2021

UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies Earns Ninth Consecutive Top Program Ranking

U.S. News & World Report evaluates online graduate programs
Jan 26, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

Mary Anne Jackson, School of Medicine dean, was a guest on KBIA.
Jan 25, 2021

IS Tech Update for January 2021

Here's the latest info from UMKC Information Services.
Jan 22, 2021

Inauguration Day Is A Teachable Moment, But Not All Kansas City Schools Let Students Watch Live

KCUR taps School of Education consultant
Jan 20, 2021

Mahomes' Playoff Outlook

KCUR taps Chi-Ming Huang to talk about concussions
Jan 20, 2021

A microscopic look at the first U.S. COVID-19 case

Nursing School Class Examines COVID-19, From Emergence to Vaccines

Public health course combines underlying science and the challenges of pandemic response.
Jan 19, 2021

Music Schools Struggle To Diversify

Columbia Missourian wrote about the music programs at UM System schools
Jan 17, 2021

Patrick Mahomes Has A Little Extra Work Before He’s Eligible To Play In AFC Title Game Sunday

Fox4KC interviews Margaret Gibson
Jan 17, 2021

UMKC Faculty Weigh-In

Media tap UMKC professors when covering KC businesses' political spending on Josh Hawley
Jan 17, 2021

Local Creative Arts Are Getting Creative

The Pitch reports on ways Kansas City arts organizations are partnering with others, including UMKC, during the pandemic
Jan 15, 2021

Man in mask and white coat conducting COVID testing in lab.

Free COVID-19 Testing For Students, Faculty and Staff

COVID tests available by appointment
Jan 14, 2021

UMKC Developing New Master Plan for Campuses

Comprehensive, long-range vision for university’s physical environment
Jan 12, 2021

8 Ways Heroic Local Doctors Have Gone Above And Beyond During The Pandemic

Kansas City Magazine features three UMKC faculty
Jan 12, 2021

Story Behind Viral Picture Of Man Holding Confederate Flag Inside U.S. Capitol

History Department Chair weighs-in with KCTV5
Jan 12, 2021

More Patients Use Crowdsourced Fundraising Campaigns To Cover Healthcare Costs

National media cover research by UMKC School of Medicine faculty
Jan 12, 2021

Trump’s Business Prospects Just Got Dimmer As Wall Street Backs Away From Tarnished Brand

CNBC interviews Bill Black
Jan 12, 2021

Are Cities A Safe Place To Live During A Pandemic?

Bdnews24 talked to public health researchers including Jenifer Allsworth at UMKC
Jan 09, 2021

AAP Issues New Guidelines for Diagnosing, Managing Eating Disorders

Medscape quotes Laurie L. Hornberger
Jan 08, 2021

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Human Mobility and the Spread of COVID-19

Computer science professor Yusuf Sarwar Uddin worked on this award-winning data analysis project
Jan 07, 2021

Computing and Engineering Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Reza Derakhshani developed EyeVerify technology
Jan 06, 2021

Honoring An Architectural Leader

Professor Theodore H. Seligson was respected throughout the region
Jan 06, 2021

The Big Student Debt Questions That Biden Will Have To Answer

Economics professor's study on loan forgiveness provides insight
Jan 06, 2021

Media Turn To UMKC Professors

Political Science and School of Law professors weigh in on Electoral College, Capitol riots, impeachment, 25th Amendment
Jan 06, 2021

Ted Seligson, One Of Kansas City’s Leading Architects Of 20th Century, Dies From COVID

Kansas City Star reports celebration of life
Jan 06, 2021

UMKC Professor Weighs In On Electoral College Vote Objections

KSHB interviews Beth Vonnahme
Jan 05, 2021

Why Senator Hawley Is Objecting To Electoral College Votes

KCUR taps Edward Cantu
Jan 05, 2021

Your Questions About The Coronavirus Vaccine Answered

Mary Anne Jackson was a guest on Up to Date.
Jan 04, 2021

There May Be Links Between Menopause, Severe Coronavirus Symptoms, Study Suggests

Forbes publishes an article featuring an interview with a School of Medicine professor
Dec 29, 2020

Kansas Among Worst States For Surprise Medical Bills. Congress Just Banned Them

Kansas City Star interviews Christopher Garmon
Dec 23, 2020

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UMKC #Classof2020RooStrong Honored and Inspired

Actor and native Kansas Citian Don Cheadle delivers virtual address
Dec 21, 2020

2020 Top Legal Innovations: Anthony Luppino

Missouri Lawyers Media names Anthony Luppino
Dec 21, 2020

Sins Of Omission: Too Often, Kansas City Star Editorial Board Has Been Silent On Race

Newspaper cites Ken Novak
Dec 20, 2020

Surprise Medical Bills Cost Americans Millions. Congress Finally Banned Most of Them.

New York Times interviews Christopher Garmon
Dec 20, 2020

With KCPD Union Contract Up For Negotiation, Police Shooting Rule Is Under Scrutiny

KC Star interviews UMKC law professor
Dec 18, 2020

Student Design for Combined Bookstore-Residence Wins Helix Prize

Linh Phan drafted plan to fit mixed-use urban environment
Dec 17, 2020

EEOC Updates Guidelines To Address COVID-19 Vaccine And Anti-discrimination Laws

KCTV5 interviews School of Law associate professor
Dec 17, 2020

KC Native Don Cheadle To Speak At UMKC Commencement Ceremony

Fox4KC covers news of UMKC commencement speaker
Dec 16, 2020

3 Sweet Recipes From Associate Dean and Professor Beth Vonnahme

UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020

Mascot Kasey Roo participates in campus cleanup

Congratulations to the Fall 2020 Honor Recipients

Six students honored for academic excellence, leadership and service
Dec 14, 2020

A Scientific Snickerdoodle Recipe

UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020

Winter Break Reduced Operating Schedule

Hours and services limited during break
Dec 14, 2020

UMKC Pharmacy Students Help Play Vital Role in COVID-19 Immunizations

Just as they do with flu vaccines, they will help pharmacies
Dec 11, 2020

KCUR Talks To Kansas City Political Scientists About Discord

Beth Vonnahme weighs-in
Dec 09, 2020

In Depth: How A Bill That Helped Hospitals Merge Could Cost Patients

Christopher Garmon lends expertise to Texas Standard
Dec 08, 2020

The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution And Holiday Season Giving

Clancy Martin was a guest on KCUR
Dec 08, 2020

Local Media Tap School of Medicine Dean

Mary Anne Jackson weighs-in about COVID-19 and vaccine distribution
Dec 07, 2020

Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood

Flatland asks Jacob Wagner to weigh-in
Dec 07, 2020

Are Cities a Safe Place to Live During a Pandemic?

New York Times interviews UMKC associate professor
Dec 07, 2020

UMKC Commencement Features Kansas City Native and Actor Don Cheadle

Celebrating graduates Dec. 19
Dec 07, 2020

Callan Howton of the new Peer Recovery Center of Excellence

$3.8 Million Grant to Help Innovative Center Enhance Peer Recovery Services

Enhancing peer recovery support services by expanding access to training and technical assistance services across the country
Dec 07, 2020

African American Churches Team Up With KC Health, UMKC Researchers In Response To COVID-19

National and local media cover research by Jannette Berkley-Patton and news of her latest grant funding
Dec 03, 2020

Kansas City Area Retailers In Short Supply Of Many Products Due To COVID-Related Delays

KCTV-5 taps UMKC Bloch assistant professor for insight
Dec 01, 2020

Mayor Quinton Lucas at 2019 faculty recognition celebration

Faculty Honored for Achievements and Service

Faculty will be recognized in a video celebrating their accomplishments
Nov 30, 2020

Suicide Rates Among Young People Spiked After Missouri Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

KBIA interviews UMKC researchers about their report
Nov 30, 2020

Covid-19 vs. Indoor And Outdoor Sports, How To Safely Play Various Games

Washington Post cites report authored by Mary Anne Jackson
Nov 28, 2020

The Death Of Black Friday? After COVID, Some Say Retailers Won’t Go Back To Usual Shopping Spree

Fox4KC taps Economics associate professor
Nov 25, 2020

Crescendo 2020: An Event To Remember

Over $590,000 raised in this year’s fundraiser
Nov 24, 2020

Antonio Byrd portrait on student union rooftop

Fighting Racism Through Digital Literacy

English professor Antonio Byrd is teaching his students to use writing, rhetoric and technology for liberation and survival
Nov 23, 2020

5 Things to Know About How the Bloch School is Infusing Data Science Throughout its Studies

A conversation with Associate Dean Brian S. Anderson
Nov 23, 2020

Grant Helps Black Churches Fight COVID-19

$1.9 Million in NIH funding to UMKC aids in lifesaving effort
Nov 23, 2020

Record-Best Year of Research at UMKC

5 questions with Vice Chancellor Chris Liu
Nov 20, 2020

The Surprise Discovery That Brought The Beatles Back Together

David Thurmaier's podcast featured in national article
Nov 18, 2020

UMKC Conservatory Students Benefit from Legacy of a Beloved Instructor

Grassroots effort leads to memorial scholarship
Nov 13, 2020

Political Science Professors Serve As Resource To Local Media

Beth and Greg Vonnahme offer expertise on elections
Nov 10, 2020

UMKC Pharmacy Researchers Explore Pain Medication Prescribing Trends in Nursing Homes

Opioids prescribed in conjunction with other medications raises concerns
Nov 09, 2020

New Assistant Professor Studies Molecular Arms Race

Advances in the study of plant virus transmission may lead to breakthroughs in human health
Nov 09, 2020

UMKC Professors Weigh-In On KCPD Diversity

KCUR investigates dearth of Black detectives on Kansas City police force and its ability to solve violent crime
Nov 09, 2020

Five Top Clay County Employees Resign, Alleging Harassment By The Presiding Commissioner

KCUR interviews School of Law professor
Nov 04, 2020

Kansas And Missouri Are Seeing Their Fair Share Of Election Lawsuits

Legal contests underway in Kansas and Missouri are likely continue well past Election Day
Nov 03, 2020

Panelists Discuss 'How To Be An Antiracist'

Book by author Ibram X. Kendi offers foundation for 2020 Social Justice Book Lecture
Nov 02, 2020

How One Kansas City Group Is Building Up Black-Owned Businesses

Bloch School associate professor comments on accessing capital
Nov 01, 2020

Political Science Professor Weighs-In On Election

Boston Globe interviews Max Skidmore
Oct 31, 2020

Student ambassadors preparing to welcome students back to campus

Campus Updates for Spring Semester

Modality changes announced for first two weeks
Oct 30, 2020

Kansas U.S. Senate Race Breaks Spending Records for Campaigns

KSHB interviews Greg Vonnahme
Oct 30, 2020

KC Jobs Starting to Return Since Beginning of Pandemic

Bloch School associate professor weighs-in
Oct 29, 2020

Mayor Lucas gives thumbs up while preparing to test the flight simulator at the School of Computing and Engineering

Two UMKC Professors Fly Above The Metro, Urging Residents To Vote

Story by Fox4KC
Oct 28, 2020

UMKC and National Network Awarded $30 Million-Plus to Tackle Opioid Epidemic

5 ways this coalition has helped people in the Kansas City area and more than 3 million nationally
Oct 27, 2020

“Real Black: A Spectrum of the Black Present,” UMKC Gallery of Art

KC Studio reviews UMKC Gallery of Art exhibition
Oct 27, 2020

Beth and Greg Vonnahme outside Scofield Hall

Election-Year Workload Mushrooms for Political Science Couple

Balancing academia and family life in the busiest of seasons
Oct 26, 2020

MRIs Might Be Safe for Patients With Implanted Heart Devices

Sanjaya Gupta talks to HealthDay about MRIs
Oct 26, 2020

Few New Movies, Small Crowds: Can KC-based Theaters Survive The Pandemic?

Kansas City Star interviews Bloch School Associate Professor
Oct 25, 2020

Voter Apathy Expected To Be Common Problem In 2020

Beth Vonnahme talks to KCTV5 about voter turnout
Oct 22, 2020

School Of Law Associate Professor Weighs In On Presidential Candidates, Health Care

Ann Marie Marciarille was interviewed about the two competing theories on health care
Oct 21, 2020

Epperson House 1922- sepia photograph of the exterior of Epperson house made of bricks and with extravagant architecture

Haunted UMKC

5 Historically Eerie Locations on Campus
Oct 21, 2020

How Leaders Can Learn To Be Humble And More Effective

Forbes interviews Nancy Levit
Oct 20, 2020

Ethics Of Debate, Voting

Clancy Martin joins KCUR discussion
Oct 20, 2020

Whispers Of An Italian-Jewish Past Fill A Composer’s Music

The New York Times features Yotam Haber
Oct 20, 2020

curiousKC | Pondering the City Beneath Our Feet

Flatland interviews UMKC professor emeritus
Oct 19, 2020

Faith In KC: A Conversation With Professor Gary Ebersole

Professor Gary Ebersole joined 41 Action News anchor to discuss how history can teach about faith when the world is in peril
Oct 19, 2020

Matching Gift for #RooRelief Student Emergency Fund Donations

Recent study shows nearly a quarter are struggling financially
Oct 19, 2020

As Pandemic Surges And Economy Stalls, Professor Weighs in on Presidential Responses to Pandemics

Washington Post interviews Max Skidmore
Oct 17, 2020

Language Matters: The Word ‘Socialism’ Has Lost its Meaning In America

Emeritus professor writes Special to The Star
Oct 17, 2020

Pandemic Exposes Existing Inequities

Community leaders from Missouri's largest cities discuss health disparities
Oct 16, 2020

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Connecting Through COVID

Tips for maintaining self-care and relationships during the pandemic
Oct 16, 2020

As Homicides Reach Record Highs, Kansas City Experts Say To Look Beyond The Numbers

KCUR, Kansas City Star again taps UMKC criminal justice professor
Oct 16, 2020

Cancer Researcher Receives National Pharmaceutical Scientists Honor

Pharmacy Professor Kun Cheng awarded as AAPS Fellow
Oct 15, 2020

Barr Touts Success Of Federal Law Enforcement Surge In St. Louis, But Questions Remain

UMKC Criminal Justice and Criminology professor weighs-in for St. Louis Public Radio
Oct 15, 2020

Nonpartisan Group Wants Voters To Know Their Rights At Polls

KSHB interviews School of Law professor
Oct 15, 2020

Why Democrat Alissia Canady Says She's Not The Underdog In Missouri's Lieutenant Governor Race

UMKC Political Science professor weighs-in
Oct 14, 2020

Critical Conversations: Women in Higher Education

Women of color and white women share experiences and perspectives
Oct 13, 2020

UMKC Sets Virtual Commencement for December 19

Dramatic ‘Light Up the Night’ Salute to return
Oct 12, 2020

Mayor Discusses Policing in Kansas City

UMKC Critical Conversation also features student leader and criminology professor
Oct 12, 2020

For This Kansas Citian, There’s Nothing ‘Unprecedented’ In Messaging Around Trump’s Illness

Beth Vonnahme weighs-in
Oct 11, 2020

Kansas City’s Economy Is Rallying. But It Will Take Years To Regain Jobs Lost In COVID

Bloch School professor talks about economic recovery
Oct 11, 2020

Engineering Assistant Professor Receives Grant Award for Young Investigators

Zahra Niroobakhsh was one of 75 researchers chosen by the American Chemical Society
Oct 09, 2020

dance party at night during the 2019 end of year celebration for Avanzando

Spotlight on Latinx Culture at UMKC

Students and alumni share their stories about the Latinx community and UMKC resources available
Oct 09, 2020

‘Southern Cause’? Missouri’s Confederate Memorial Skips Over The Evils Of Slavery

Kansas City Star editorial quotes UMKC history professor
Oct 09, 2020

Faith In KC: A Conversation With Professor Gary Ebersole

Yahoo News picks up KSHB story
Oct 09, 2020

Research to encourage fitness, access to care and better community outcomes

Health Equity Mini-Grants Aim to Jump-Start Collaborative Research

Funding from institute encourages UMKC community research partnerships. Informational webinar available online; applications due Nov. 12.
Oct 06, 2020

Avanzando Provides Support, Mentoring and Community for UMKC Latinx Students

Program serves 250 UMKC students, many of them first-generation students
Oct 06, 2020

As Occupy-style Protest Enters Fifth Day, UMKC Professor Weighs In On Effectiveness Of Protests

KSHB quotes Rebecca Best
Oct 05, 2020

A Look What's Next Now That the President Has COVID-19

Beth Vonnahme shares insight with KCTV5
Oct 03, 2020

Missouri Gov’s Office: Public Not Entitled To Know If Parson Staffers Tested Positive

School of Law professor interviewed by Kansas City Star
Oct 01, 2020

UMKC Vision Researchers Repurpose Technology to Identify Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Machine used in eye exams could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment
Sep 30, 2020

Prepare For Influenza Season During A Pandemic: Get A Flu Shot

KCUR taps Mary Anne Jackson for influenza, coronavirus advice
Sep 30, 2020

School of Law Launches Program to Meet Pandemic Needs in Kansas City

Truman Fellows program provides jobs for recent alumni, legal services for community
Sep 29, 2020

Artists Pages | Kati Toivanen: Chasing Dreams

KC Studio features UMKC College of Arts and Sciences interim dean and professor of Studio Art
Sep 29, 2020

Failure to Shore Up State Budgets May Hit Women’s Wallets Especially Hard

School of Law professor co-authors article in national publication
Sep 29, 2020

Local Political Expert Weighs In On What To Expect In First 2020 Presidential Debate

Beth Vonnahme continues to led expertise to local media
Sep 29, 2020

The Color of Money: Racism in Finance

Panelists address the history of systemic racism and the struggle in America today
Sep 28, 2020

The 2020 Races For The Missouri House Will Drive A Landmark 2021 Legislative Session

Political science professor provides insight into Missouri House race
Sep 27, 2020

Employers Compared Notes On Secret Prices At Kansas Hospitals To Boost Their Leverage On Costs

Chris Garmon provides insight for KCUR article
Sep 26, 2020

UMKC Professor Discusses Breonna Taylor’s Case

Sean O’Brien provides reaction to KCTV5 and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Sep 23, 2020

4Star Politics: Breaking Down the Supreme Court Vacancy, Missouri Governor Race

Fox4KC talks to UMKC School of Law professor about the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the twist it brings to the presidenti...
Sep 23, 2020

Revisiting ‘The King of Kings County’

Whitney Terrell’s 2005 novel inspired by Nichols Company racial covenants speaks to moment
Sep 23, 2020

Welchert Recognized for Mentoring Efforts

Biology professor goes the extra mile with student advising
Sep 21, 2020

Someone kneeling by shelves of canned goods at Kangaroo Pantry

Food Security Task Force Recommends Expansions

Satellite Kangaroo Pantry locations suggested for Volker and Health Sciences campuses
Sep 21, 2020

The Great Admissions and Enrollment Reset

Inside Higher Ed publication highlights UMKC work with prospective Latinx students
Sep 21, 2020

Battle To Replace Ginsburg Could Go Either Way, Local Experts Say, Possibly Impact Kansas Senate Race

Fox4KC interviews UMKC political science professor
Sep 21, 2020

Kansas City Community Reacts to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death

Dia Wall, KSHB, talks to U.S. Supreme Court expert at UMKC Law
Sep 18, 2020

Conservatory Piano Faculty Excel in a Digital World

Conservatory piano faculty find creative ways to stay engaged with students and perform during social distancing
Sep 18, 2020

UMKC Program Helps Latino Students Keep Moving Forward

KSHB interviews UMKC Avanzando program director; Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies associate professor; and UMKC Bloch student
Sep 17, 2020

UMKC Has A New Race, Ethnic, Gender Studies Department

KCUR reports on a new UMKC department that was driven by student demand.
Sep 17, 2020

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Take a Campus History Tour

Chris Wolff shares his research on UMKC through the decades
Sep 16, 2020

Anthony Maly, program director, stocks shelves at the Kangaroo Food Pantry.

Kangaroo Pantry Aids Roos in Need

Recent updates to the pantry include fresh produce and client choice model
Sep 15, 2020

Jeff Rydberg-Cox Is First Scholar-in-Residence at Linda Hall Library

Curators’ Distinguished Professor supports Kansas City scholars
Sep 15, 2020

UMKC Revamps Its Black Studies Offerings

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reports on the new Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies Department
Sep 15, 2020

As Officials Tout Operation LeGend's Successes, Some Remain Frustrated, Skeptical In Kansas City

NBC News taps UMKC professor for comment about Kansas City crime statistics
Sep 15, 2020

Dale Wayne Eaton Will Undergo Mental Evaluation As State of Wyoming Again Seeks His Execution

UMKC School of Law professor represents Eaton
Sep 14, 2020

Highlights From the First Week of Classes in Fall 2020

Photos show the new normal at UMKC as classes get underway
Sep 11, 2020

‘Surprise’ Bills From Ambulances Deal a Costly Blow, Patients Need More Protection, Researchers Say

USA Today taps assistant professor
Sep 11, 2020

Tina Niemi's Expertise Is Highlighted in Publication

National Geographic interviews UMKC College of Arts & Sciences professor
Sep 11, 2020

digital image of colored droplets laid out in the shape of continents on Earth

Mechanical Engineering Student’s Art Based on Research Selected for Auction

Mahsa Yazdani’s ‘Droplets as Continents’ chosen for annual BioNexus KC Science2Art event
Sep 10, 2020

Trailer for "Class of COVID-19" documentary

'Class of COVID-19' Documentary Capturing Educational History

UMKC professor, Kansas City filmmaker team up to show experiences and emotions of students, teachers, families.
Sep 09, 2020

Training to Counter Unconscious Bias

Faculty and staff training part of Roos Advocate for Community Change
Sep 04, 2020

Future of Policing: Part 2

Kansas City community members continue dialogue around local control, use of force and future reforms.
Sep 03, 2020

Picture of two tip jars; one says Dogs and the other says Cats

UMKC Researcher Finds Charitable Giving Boosted When People Can Contribute Opinions

Yes, human expression can be leveraged
Aug 27, 2020

Updates on Parking, Library Availability

Parking app is a no-touch system
Aug 26, 2020

Why Does California Have So Many Wildfires?

New York Times taps Earth and Environmental Sciences Department assistant professor
Aug 26, 2020

Free Mobile App for COVID Monitoring

Campus Screen is for students, faculty and staff
Aug 25, 2020

Portrait of Toya Like on top of Student Union

Introducing a New Department: Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

REGS is in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers many opportunities
Aug 24, 2020

Athletics Get Hopping at UMKC

Brandon Martin featured on the Aug. 14 cover story of the Kansas City Business Journal
Aug 14, 2020

Emergency Team Helped Dental Patients Through Months of Shutdown

When everything became 'after hours,' School of Dentistry faculty kept emergency care available.
Aug 13, 2020

Female student wearing fce mask and flashing Roo hand sign

Campus Survey on Fall Semester Supports Mask Policy

Responses on class modality vary widely
Aug 11, 2020

Managing a Safe Return to Campus

Personal responsibility will be a key factor
Aug 11, 2020

Biden’s Historic VP Selection Receives Positive Reaction In the Metro

Fox4KC taps UMKC political science professor for commentary
Aug 11, 2020

AI Could Help Track Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema

Medscape covers commentary by UMKC School of Medicine professor
Aug 10, 2020

Sharon White-Lewis with miniature therapy horses

Nursing Research Mentor Knows: Horses Are Good for You

Sharon White-Lewis oversees a rare nursing doctoral research program in equine therapy.
Aug 07, 2020

Future of Policing: Part 1

Panelists address police reform in Kansas City
Aug 07, 2020

Conservatory Professor's Work Will be Featured in Gala

Yotam Haber won the Azrieli Commission for Canadian Music prize
Aug 06, 2020

Director Hired for UMKC Center for Health Insights

Lemuel Russell "Russ" Waitman also will teach at the School of Medicine, help lead UM System’s precision health effort
Aug 05, 2020

Drama and Intrigue Greet Voters in Kansas GOP Primary

UMKC Political Science professor offers election commentary
Aug 04, 2020

Our Top 10 Roo Responsibilities to Each Other

Cooperation is vital to managing pandemic
Aug 04, 2020

Two NEH Grants to Aid High-Tech Humanities Research

Use of digital photography, computer analysis and cataloging bring historical texts alive for modern researchers.
Jul 30, 2020

Bringing An Artist’s Spirituality to the Practice of Medicine

Bill Tammeus, Flatland KC, calls Nancy Tilson-Mallett a rare combination - a physician and an artist
Jul 26, 2020

BioNexus KC Awards UMKC Researcher

Kansas City Business Journal covers research grants
Jul 24, 2020

UMKC student help at COVID-19 testing station

UMKC Student Volunteers Step Up to Help With COVID-19 Testing

More than 80 students helped the Kansas City Health Department in providing COVID-19 tests
Jul 23, 2020

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Wear Masks

CNN interviewed School of Medicine assistant professor of pediatrics
Jul 22, 2020

Conservatory Finds Ideal Leader

Diane Petrella was interviewed by The Independent on going from interim dean to full-time dean
Jul 22, 2020

Making Data Science Relevant to Society

Interdisciplinary UMKC faculty influence a new storytelling approach to teaching the subject
Jul 21, 2020

Aerial image of a flooded neighborhood with lots of houses and trees

Disaster Informatics to the Rescue

Harnessing the power of AI to aid disaster relief
Jul 20, 2020

Faculty flies plane over the blue skies of Kansas City

Upgrading Auto-pilot to Save-a-Pilot

Researcher looks to computer modeling to enhance aviation safety
Jul 16, 2020

Economics Professor Writes Opinion Piece

The Kansas City Star publishes an article by Linwood Tauheed
Jul 16, 2020

UMKC Health Equity Institute Works to Halt COVID-19 Pandemic in KC

Charlie Keegan, KSHB, talked to Jannette Berkley-Patton and volunteers at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Jul 16, 2020

PPE Sold in Campus Vending Machines

Local media cover safety measures taken at UMKC.
Jul 15, 2020

What Does Defund the Police Mean?

UMKC Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology Ken Novak provides insight to The Beacon
Jul 15, 2020

UMKC Nursing and Health Studies Accredited for Another Decade

The nursing school's programs continue to meet or exceed national standards.
Jul 14, 2020

The Future of Stormwater Management Runs Through Kansas City

UMKC School of Computing and Engineering Professor John Kevern tells Medium about his stormwater research
Jul 13, 2020

An auditorium in Royall Hall has taped off seating to allow for six feet of physical distancing.

Safety Modifications for Classrooms and Offices

Shields and rearranged furniture are among the changes
Jul 13, 2020

Asthma Sufferers May Breathe Easier

UMKC researchers are working on the technology behind a noninvasive device that would monitor for symptoms
Jul 13, 2020

New Positions Announced

News about two UMKC positions
Jul 13, 2020

UMKC Institute for Data Education, Analytics and Science Results Featured by Local Media

The Kansas City Star, KMBC, The Pitch produced stories about the data analysis conducted by the new institute
Jul 10, 2020

School of Medicine Dean Answers Coronavirus Questions

Mary Anne Jackson was a guest on KCUR's Up to Date
Jul 10, 2020

UMKC Data Analysis: Federal COVID Loan Program Eluded Minorities, Women in KC

Only 341 of 4,677 Paycheck Protection Program loans went to minority- or women-owned firms
Jul 08, 2020

Simon Friedman, at right, with one of the researchers on his team.

Beams of Light to Treat Diabetes: UMKC Invention Gets Federal Funding Boost

Pharmacy researcher awarded $1.5 million NIH grant to refine innovation
Jul 08, 2020

Faculty Receive UM System President’s Awards

The 2020 recipients include Richard Delaware and Sarah Pilgrim
Jul 07, 2020

UMKC Researcher Tests Masks

KSHB talked to Steven Siegel about his research on mask misconceptions
Jul 07, 2020

Scholarship Honors Renowned UMKC Professor

Henry Frankel was admired for his research and personal connection
Jul 06, 2020

UMKC School of Medicine Professor Dispels Mask Myth

The Kansas City Star gets advice from Michael Moncure about the Kansas City COVID-19 mask orders and exemptions
Jul 06, 2020

UMKC Bloch School Professor Weighs In on Retention of Patrick Mahomes

KCTV5 interviewed Brent Never
Jul 06, 2020

The UMKC Conservatory performing at Crescendo, its annual fundraising event.

Classical KC: A New Music Platform for Kansas City

KCUR creates second radio station to provide 24/7 classical service
Jul 05, 2020

Jody Jeffries stands near a vending machine that sells face coverings.

Campus Vending Machines Sell Personal Protective Equipment

All details considered in preparing for fall
Jul 02, 2020

'A Bridge to the Stars' Mentors Help Former Student

Fox4KC highlights contributions made to Jayden Francois
Jul 01, 2020

Michael Pritchett’s New Book Featured

KCUR interviewed Pritchett about his novella "Tania the Revolutionary"
Jun 30, 2020

Economics Associate Professor Co-Authors Article

Scott Fullwiler co-writes article on fiscal deficits and central bank financing
Jun 30, 2020

UMKC Hosts Critical Conversations Series

Read about the latest town hall
Jun 29, 2020

Political Science Professor Emeritus Quoted by National Media

Max Skidmore was again tapped for commentary
Jun 27, 2020

David John and Faith Mueller talk in their Gold 1 docent unit space.

Making a Difference in Women’s Global Health

Physician mentor David John helps med student Faith Mueller toward her goal
Jun 24, 2020

Bloch School Professor Interviewed by KSHB

Scott Helm explains the impacts of JC Nichols’ policies and practices
Jun 24, 2020

Media Again Looks to UMKC Professor for Perspective

The Kansas City Star calls on UMKC Criminal Justice and Criminology Professor Ken Novak
Jun 22, 2020

My Life During COVID: Provost Jenny Lundgren

Checking in to see how our UMKC community is managing the highs and lows of sheltering in place
Jun 21, 2020

KSHB Taps UMKC History Professor for

Diane Mutti-Burke explains the significance of Juneteenth and emancipation proclamation
Jun 20, 2020

A photo of Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri

UMKC School of Medicine Expands Its Program in Missouri

New campus in St. Joseph in partnership with Mosaic Life Care will increase rural health care
Jun 18, 2020

UMKC Receives First Federal Research Support to Directly Combat COVID-19

The National Science Foundation awards UMKC nearly $200,000
Jun 17, 2020

Three UMKC Faculty Named Presidential Engagement Fellows

Selections based on demonstrated research excellence and ability to communicate
Jun 17, 2020

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