2022

December

160 Bucks and an Idea: An Interview with Julian...

Julian Garcia graduated from UMKC in 2012 with a film degree and has since then become ...

Writers for Readers Benefit Raises $60,000 for ...

Novelist named winner of the Maya Angelou Book Award at event

Winter Break Reduced Operating Schedule

Hours and services limited during break

November

Parents and Families as Partners

Research demonstrates that parent and family involvement in children’s learning positiv...

UMKC SOM Recipient of 2022 Insight into Diversi...

The University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) received the 202...

Who do I recognize?: Why Discussing Culture is ...

Recognizing ourselves in the experiences of others—as we engage with culture—leads to u...

October

UMKC Launching Brand Research Project

Looking for feedback from members of our community

School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony Honors 1...

Annual event recognizes commitment to adopting the traditions and best practices that s...

September

Health Sciences Campus Welcomes New Alumni Rela...

Amelia Howard has been a member of the academic support staff for UMKC athletics since ...

Erica Ottis Assumes School of Pharmacy Associat...

Ottis has served on the School of Pharmacy faculty since 2009.

School of Pharmacy’s Russell Melchert Installed...

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is a national organization representin...

Residential Life Plans Open House

Sept. 21-22 at Volker and Health Sciences campuses

August

Diversity Ambassadors

Diversity Ambassadors are UMKC Student diversity peer educators - here to support the U...

Reinvigorating LGBTQIA Life on Campus

A look forward to this year with LGBTQIA Programs & Services.

Welcome to a New Roo Year

It's a new ROO year! See what the Division of Diversity and Inclusion and our outstandi...

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Moving to...

New home provides more space, quieter environment

June

Meet Dean Courtney Crappell

New academic leader comes from Moores School of Music at University of Houston

Meet the Dean: Tamara Falicov

Inaugural leader of School of Humanities and Social Sciences brings interdisciplinary s...

May

CAS Student Survey Results

Each semester, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) asks students to answer a survey ...

Nursing and Health Studies Graduates Round Home

Commencement held at Kaufmann Stadium for second year

March

A True Following

School of Pharmacy alum Gene Ray follows the lead of his mentors in establishing a new ...

On Campus and Disabled

Thoughts on what it means to be disabled.

Welcome to the Multicultural Student Affairs Of...

“I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and immigrated to the United States when I was 17...

Crossing the Political Divide to have Construct...

"Once you have heard them, they are likely to listen to you."

The New Normal

The Spring season arrives.

Sports Symposium to Examine Racial Issues

Two-day event free for faculty, staff and students

Lucerna Symposium Features UMKC Undergraduate R...

New issue of Lucerna is the 16th volume of the UMKC interdisciplinary research journal

Reeder Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Ad...

Has served as vice president and CFO at Eastern Illinois University

Search Underway for Vice Chancellor for Diversi...

Will serve as the primary advisor to the Chancellor on matters involving diversity and ...

February

Clio: A New Way to Inspire Students to Research...

Instructor opportunity from the UMKC Center for Faculty Excellence

Thompson Appointed Dean of Libraries

UMKC alumna excelled in interim role

Gloria Tibbs: Great Friend, Great Colleague, Gr...

in recognition of her accomplished career with the UMKC libraries.

The Power of Slowing Down

So I ask you, what can you do to fill your bucket?

January

School of Medicine’s Peter Koulen Honored for A...

The world's largest eye and vision research organization honors School of Medicine rese...

First Annual Staff Art Show a Success

Visual and performance art from UMKC staff shone during the Staff Art Show last October.

Over 300 Students Named to CAS Dean's List for ...

The CAS Dean's List recognizes excellent academic performance among full-time undergrad...