UMKC embraces a broad spectrum of diversity, such as age, culture, disability, education level, ethnicity, family structure, gender expression, gender identity, learning style, linguistic ability, life experience, military affiliation, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

How We Support Our Students

Believe. Belong. Be Yourself.

In our Mission, Vision and Values, we use words like "celebrate," "foster," "embody" and "serve" to describe our vision of the future, where we strive to bring transformational cultural, social and economic change to our metropolitan, regional and global communities, enriching the lives of the people who live there in a variety of ways. It's also Pillar 4 our our Strategic Plan: Foster an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion.

But we can't expect to change the world without action and accountability. The Chancellor’s Diversity Council, made up of student, faculty and staff members from across the university, has one mission  to facilitate the realization of UMKC’s Mission and Strategic Plan, including Pillar 4. The council reaches across the institution to promote access, respect, inclusiveness and community in all of UMKC’s learning and working environments and through its Inclusive Excellence report, to hold ourselves accountable.

Chancellor's Diversity Council

2024 Pride Luncheon Featured Many Firsts

UMKC announces new endowment, donation to GLAMA archives

Campus Resources for Student Success and Wellness

UMKC has numerous resources for students

UMKC School of Medicine Receives High National Rankings From U.S. News & World Report

Continued recognition as a leader in medical education