2021

December

School of Nursing and Health Studies Recognizes...

The health care field gets a new infusion of talent from UMKC’s Mid-Year Commencement

Winter Break Reduced Operating Schedule

Hours and services limited during break

Apply today to join upcoming Faculty Learning C...

This FLC is open to all writing intensive faculty, faculty who teach writing, and facul...

Search Underway for New Dean of Conservatory

School of Law dean Barbara Glesner Fines to chair search committee

University Writing and Reading Board Opportunities

Faculty Board Application Open and Workshop Availiable

November

Campus Closings Week of Nov. 22

Full list of campus closings for the upcoming holiday

Student Free Speech Rights and the Hazelwood De...

The John F. Tinker Foundation (JFTF) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School ...

Staff Professional Development Conference

The Staff Conference for Professional Development began as idea to provide a day of pro...

Holiday Safety Tips from UMKC Police

Reduce your odds of being victimized

Health Sciences Graduate Ready to Make a Diffe...

UMKC research experience and bachelor of health sciences degree helping one student rea...

CAS Student Survey Results

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

October

Search Underway for Inaugural Dean of Humanitie...

Bloch dean Brian Klaas to chair search committee

Search Committee Formed for Vice Chancellor for...

A national search is underway to fill a key leadership role in the chancellor’s leaders...

New Year, New Opportunities

There are many wonderful opportunities ahead.

September

Round 2 of the Entrepreneurship Grant Program O...

Opportunities for faculty, staff and students

IS Tech Update for September 2021

News from Information Services

Search Committee Formed for Dean of Libraries

A national search for a new UMKC Dean of Libraries is now underway.

Julie Collins stepping down as Director of Acad...

Associate Director Jessica Elam assuming the role in the interim

Residential Life Hosts Open House

Faculty and staff are invited

August

Round 2 of the Entrepreneurship Grant Program O...

Available funds are approximately $172,000. Students, faculty and staff are eligible t...

IS Tech Update for August 2021

News from Information Services

Honors Academy Provides Summer Enrichment

Teens learned Kansas City history, experienced the UMKC campus, learned about environme...

UMKC Event Policy

Updated August 2021

One Canvas is Live

Ready for the Fall 2021 semester

Clinic Conundrum Creates Career

One Nurse's Motivation to Solve Real World Issues

Safety Tips from UMKC Police

If you see something, say something! Call UMKC Police at 816-235-1515.

Financial Wellness Center Hosts Open House

UMKC staff, faculty and students can attend a drop-in event

July

Tuition Insurance for Students

UMKC is offering students a way to protect their tuition, fees and housing investment

Residential Life Hosts Open House

UMKC staff can attend a drop-in event

Update on Campus Mail Services for FY22

Mail Operations is updating and expanding service plans

Campus Road Closure

Temporary closure for sewer line replacement

IS Tech Update for July 2021

News from Information Services

June

Register Your UMKC Social Media Accounts By Aug. 1

Check out the registration policy, resources and support available

IS Tech Update for June 2021

News from Information Service

Diane Petrella Named Dean of the College of the...

Petrella will remain in the dean’s post here through the end of June.

School of Pharmacy Appoints Division of Pharmac...

Cameron Lindsey served as interim chair of the division for the past year.

May

A Final Year for the Ages

The pandemic upended plans and expectations, but students and new alumni adjusted to gr...

Teaching Students Where They’re Needed Most

St. Joseph campus training future physicians interested in rural medicine

Primary – and Special

Physicians play a unique role as care providers, while teaching the next generation to ...

UMKC Staff Appreciation Week

Here's what is scheduled

UMKC Virtual Staff Lounge

Be sure to visit the UMKC Virtual Staff Lounge

Publishers’ Author Agreements Allow Sharing of ...

How faculty authors can share their papers more widely during and after publication

Professor Selected for Carnegie African Diaspor...

International connections create opportunities for students

IS Tech Update for May 2021

News from Information Services

UMKC Forward Update

Update on UMKC Professional Mobility Escalators™

Search Update

Four Vice Provost/Dean of Students finalists selected

April

Undergraduates Earn Summer Research Grants

The grant recipients will present their projects at a campus research symposium in the ...

IS Tech Update From April 2021

Multi-factor authentication and more

Undergraduate Research Symposium to Showcase St...

Virtual event will be held on Canvas on April 22-23

UMKC Retirees Association—On the Move!

Update from the UMKC Retirees Association

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Writing

Tips for teaching writing online

Ready to Launch – Roo Advising

Student Success initiative gets new landing page, five program managers

Undergraduate Researchers, Scholars, Artists In...

Presenter applications open for Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Schola...

Meet the Candidates for School of Dentistry Dean

Open forums continue through April 22

March

Gift to UMKC Foundation Will Support School of ...

Study explores patient safety issues surrounding the use of electronic medical records ...

IS Tech Update for March 2021

Connecting from off-campus

The Race Is On! Hospital Hill Run Returns as In...

UMKC participants receive discounted registration

Kangaroo Pantry Update

Food pantry is on summer schedule

Keep Your Car’s Catalytic Converter Safe

UMKC Police Department shares tips

We Are on the Cusp

One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, UMKC School of Medicine Dean Mary Anne...

UMKC Tutoring, Writing Studio Receive Certifica...

Designation provided by International Tutor Training Program Certification

3 Questions About What’s in Store for the UMKC ...

Bob Simmons talks his career and his work on the UMKC Master Plan

UMKC School of Pharmacy: Where Opportunities Ab...

As the world becomes more aware of the growing skill sets of today’s pharmacists, the r...

February

Call for Art

Her Art/Their Art: IntersXions and Identity

UMKC Students Share Research at Lucerna Symposium

The annual event will be virtual on March 11

IS Tech Update for February 2021

Here's the latest info from UMKC Information Services.

AMA Past-President Discusses Need For Leadershi...

Shannon lecturer Patrice Harris was the first African American woman to serve as presid...

Summer Undergraduate Research Grant Application...

Students can receive funding to cover project expenses

School of Pharmacy Dean Selected President-Elec...

Russell Melchert will lead American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Search Underway for Student Affairs Leadership

Committee seeking candidates for Vice Provost for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

UMKC Awarded Platinum Healthy KC

Top level of Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s workplace wellness certification

New From UMKC Technology Support Center

Upcoming Information Security Features

January

AMA past president to deliver School of Medicin...

Speaker was the first African American woman to serve as president of the prestigious A...

IS Tech Update for January 2021

Here's the latest info from UMKC Information Services.

Billboards Promote Opportunities for the Unders...

Campaign celebrates partnership with KC Scholars

New Director of Admissions Named

Elora Thomas has served department since 2015

Researcher Explores Therapeutic to Reduce Antim...

Emma Meyer of School of Pharmacy receives BioNexus grant

School of Pharmacy Receives $15,000 NACDS Found...

School of Pharmacy Awarded $15,000 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation...