Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost leads the academic mission of the university, supporting student success from convocation to graduation and beyond.

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A Vision for Academic and Scholarly Excellence

UMKC delivers exceptional academic programs, holistic student support services, and globally recognized faculty research and creative works. We work to ensure students thrive and that our community benefits from the impactful work of our world-class scholars. At UMKC, we are family, and we’re committed to your success. Roo up!

Committed to Your Success

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Faculty Excellence

Helpful resources and information to support faculty.

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Student Success

See what we're doing to support students in achieving academic and professional success.

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Policies and Resources

Home to our policy library and other useful resources for faculty, staff and students.

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University Calendar

See what's going on at the university, including key academic dates and events.

Learn More About the Office of the Provost

Meet our team

Learn more about the provost's team.

Our organization

Discover our academic units, university centers and institutes, and other student and faculty support divisions.

Career Opportunities

Explore our open administrative postings and other career opportunities at UMKC.

News

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Introducing the Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholarship and Its First Class of Winners

22 Apr 2024 | New UMKC partner scholarship focused on community Read full story Introducing the Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholarship and Its First Class of Winners

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UMKC Law Trial Teams Compete in National Trial Competition

19 Apr 2024 | Team named a Top 4 team in the nation, student named best overall advocate Read full story UMKC Law Trial Teams Compete in National Trial Competition

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UMKC Awarded $5 Million from Mellon Foundation

16 Apr 2024 | Grant will fund local internships in the humanities to prepare students in their chosen field Read full story UMKC Awarded $5 Million from Mellon Foundation