Honoring our students, region and world
We are proud to lead UMKC Commencement each spring and fall as well as other significant events throughout the year on campus and at Kansas City's most recognizable venues.
We regularly feature notable speakers, from award-winning actors and authors to world-renowned dignitaries, to foster the UMKC key values of accountability, learning, diversity, respect, collaboration and integrity.
The Starr Women's Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing extraordinary Kansas City women and preserving the history of their accomplishments.
The UMKC Pride Luncheon raises funds to support LGBTQIA+ students at UMKC and serves as a way to show our university's support of, and commitment to, LGBTQIA+ students on campus.
Each spring and fall, we go big to celebrate and honor those who have earned UMKC degrees. We love recognizing our Roos and their achievements!
A Kansas City tradition since 1985 and in the spirit of Henry Bloch, the Entrepreneur of the Year event awards innovators locally, around the globe and among our UMKC students.
A premier event in Kansas City held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Crescendo supports UMKC Conservatory student scholarships.
For more than 50 years, the UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF) has provided financial support for women enrolled in UMKC graduate programs.
