2008 News Releases
NO.108
Scholarship Grants Awarded to Two UMKC Professors
Two University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) professors received Fulbright Scholar grants for the 2008-2009 academic year, according to the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbri... Full Story >>Posted: 11/14/2008 2:53:45 PM
NO.107
UMKC School of Law announces its first public service loan repayment program Program honors late United States Western District of Missouri Judge John W. Oliver
Because of increased educational costs leading to substantial student loan debt, law school graduates sometimes forgo lower-paying public service jobs. But in October, the University of Missouri-Kansa... Full Story >>Posted: 11/12/2008 11:00:02 AM
NO.106
New Letters Magazine Announces 23rd Annual Literary Awards Prize Winners Publication awards writers a total of $4,500
New Letters – a quarterly literary and art magazine published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) – announces its 23rd annual literary awards prize winners. Prizes include a $1,500 award... Full Story >>Posted: 10/31/2008 12:11:46 PM
NO.105
UMKC Selects The Weitz Company/DLR Group to Design and Build Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is one step closer to a new soccer stadium and recreational field. On Oct. 24, the Board of Curators gave the nod to The Weitz Company and DLR Group to de... Full Story >>Posted: 10/28/2008 4:47:42 PM
NO.104
Boykin is keynote at UMKC Pride: Power to Create Change Diversity, Access and Equity presents best-selling author, TV show host, political commentator
Keith Boykin, who is considered one of the most dynamic new voices in American media, politics and literature, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) “UMKC Pride:... Full Story >>Posted: 10/28/2008 3:53:31 PM
NO.103
Dr. Peter Koulen named Sabates Chair in Vision Research Renowned scientist will lead efforts to research and prevent vision loss
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine, in conjunction with the UMKC Vision Research Center and Truman Medical Center, have announced the appointment of Peter Koulen, Ph.D.... Full Story >>Posted: 11/3/2008 9:49:12 AM
NO.102
Four well-known feminists spur discussion Intergenerational feminism discussion set for Nov. 13
In honor of Ruth Margolin – the founding director of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Women’s Center – the Women’s Center and the Kansas City Public Library are hosting Women, Girls, Ladi... Full Story >>Posted: 10/24/2008 8:55:44 AM
NO.101
Mark your calendar for Communiversity Wholistic Health Fair Event includes expo, workshops and silent auction
Communiversity — the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s (UMKC) adult education program — will hold its bi-annual Wholistic Health Fair from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at the... Full Story >>Posted: 10/21/2008 2:28:42 PM
NO.100
MEDIA ADVISORY Dr. Roy Bhaskar, a philosopher and world scholar speaks at UMKC
Addendum to Press Release: THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Social Science Consortium, in conjunction with Kansas City Kansas Community College, w... Full Story >>Posted: 10/16/2008 10:27:20 AM
NO.099
UMKC Participates in Drive Safe. Drive Smart. CampaignEvents include a Safe Driving/Smart Car course and seatbelt competition
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Police Department is hosting a Drive Safe. Drive Smart. event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the UMKC Quad. Participants can register to win... Full Story >>Posted: 10/16/2008 10:02:03 AM