Top 10 Photos of 2023

Visuals that capture the year
Chancellor with confetti at Disney announcement at Union Station

UMKC photographers Brandon Parigo and Patrick Oliverio captured many moments on and off campus this year. They selected a few of their favorite images that show what it looks like to be part of Kansas City's university.

Union Station illuminated blue and gold
Union Station was illuminated Roo blue and gold for UMKC Engagement Month in October. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
Circle of instruments
Conservatory Professor JoDee Davis stands in the middle of her students at the UMKC Trombone Studio. | Photo by Patrick Oliverio, UMKC
Dancers on stage at Crescendo
Dancers perform at Crescendo, the UMKC Conservatory signature event held annually at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It raises funds for student scholarships. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
Silhouette of Roo statue
The Roo statue in silhouette on the UMKC Volker Campus. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
Female standing in crowd doing Roo Up
UMKC cheering at a soccer game. Roo up! | Photo by Patrick Oliverio, UMKC
A male student jumping from a board at Swinney Center.
Making a splash at the Swinney Center pool. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
Durwood Stadium at dusk
Durwood Stadium at dusk during a soccer game at Welcome Week. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
I Heart UMKC letters
I (heart) UMKC always. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC
Confetti at commencement with a female grad
Streamers and confetti help celebrate graduates at Spring Commencement at the T-Mobile Center. | Photo by Brandon Parigo, UMKC

 

Published: Dec 19, 2023

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