2022

December

Financial Wellness News — 12/19/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

School of Medicine Grads Selected as Student Ho...

Two graduating School of Medicine students were honored as Dean of Students Honor Recip...

160 Bucks and an Idea: An Interview with Julian...

Julian Garcia graduated from UMKC in 2012 with a film degree and has since then become ...

Writers for Readers Benefit Raises $60,000 for ...

Novelist named winner of the Maya Angelou Book Award at event

Winter Break Reduced Operating Schedule

Hours and services limited during break

November

Financial Wellness News — 11/28/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Alumni Join School of Medicine's Anesthesiologi...

Three UMKC School of Medicine's Master of Science in Anesthesia program alumni have bee...

Rural Medicine Program Expansion Leads to Schoo...

Missouri is getting help with its rural physician shortage from the UMKC School of Medi...

Parents and Families as Partners

Research demonstrates that parent and family involvement in children’s learning positiv...

UMKC SOM Recipient of 2022 Insight into Diversi...

The University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) received the 202...

Who do I recognize?: Why Discussing Culture is ...

Recognizing ourselves in the experiences of others—as we engage with culture—leads to u...

A message from Dean Jackson

Read the latest message from School of Medicine dean, Mary Anne Jackson.

October

School of Medicine Appoints St. Joseph Campus A...

Kristen Kleffner, Ph.D., has assumed a new role as assistant dean of student affairs fo...

SOM Alumnus Selected New Internal Medicine Endo...

The UMKC School of Medicine announced that alumnus and former docent Wendell Clarkston,...

UMKC Launching Brand Research Project

Looking for feedback from members of our community

UMKC Announces $30 million Gift From Sunderland...

The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced a $30 million gift from the Sunderland...

Financial Wellness News — 10/17/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony Honors 1...

Annual event recognizes commitment to adopting the traditions and best practices that s...

September

Financial Wellness News — 9/26/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Health Sciences Campus Welcomes New Alumni Rela...

Amelia Howard has been a member of the academic support staff for UMKC athletics since ...

Erica Ottis Assumes School of Pharmacy Associat...

Ottis has served on the School of Pharmacy faculty since 2009.

School of Pharmacy’s Russell Melchert Installed...

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is a national organization representin...

Residential Life Plans Open House

Sept. 21-22 at Volker and Health Sciences campuses

A Message From Dean Jackson

Read the latest message from School of Medicine dean, Mary Anne Jackson.

August

Diversity Ambassadors

Diversity Ambassadors are UMKC Student diversity peer educators - here to support the U...

Reinvigorating LGBTQIA Life on Campus

A look forward to this year with LGBTQIA Programs & Services.

Welcome to a New Roo Year

It's a new ROO year! See what the Division of Diversity and Inclusion and our outstandi...

Financial Wellness News — 8/22/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Journey begins for UMKC School of Medicine Clas...

The UMKC School of Medicine Class of 2028 participated in the annual InDOCtrination Cer...

Student National Medical Association welcomes U...

Fifth-year medical student Josephine Nwankwo has joined the Student National Medical As...

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Moving to...

New home provides more space, quieter environment

SOM's Nwankwo receives AMA Foundation scholarship

Christy Nwankwo, a sixth year medical student at the UMKC School of Medicine, has recei...

White Coat Ceremony marks next step for UMKC me...

Medical students at the UMKC School of Medicine's campuses in Kansas City and St. Josep...

UMKC students take the lead with community heal...

UMKC Health Science students give back to the community by providing a wide range of he...

Financial Wellness News — 8/1/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

June

UMKC School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Videos

Watch videos from the School of Medicine's 50th anniversary celebration.

Meet Dean Courtney Crappell

New academic leader comes from Moores School of Music at University of Houston

Financial Wellness News — 6/13/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Meet the Dean: Tamara Falicov

Inaugural leader of School of Humanities and Social Sciences brings interdisciplinary s...

May

Timothy Martin, M.D., '84, a Leader in Pediatri...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

Financial Wellness News — 5/2/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

CAS Student Survey Results

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

School of Medicine Celebrates 2022 Graduates

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal congratulates the School of Medicine's Russell Brown duri...

Nursing and Health Studies Graduates Round Home

Commencement held at Kaufmann Stadium for second year

UMKC Honors School of Medicine Faculty for Achi...

UMKC honored School of Medicine faculty members Tyler Smith, M.D., and Theodore Cole, P...

Brad Warner, M.D., '82, Provides Surgical Care ...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

Scot Ebbinghaus Honored with 2022 Take Wing Award

The School of Medicine honored Scot Ebbinghaus, M.D., '89, a medical oncologist and hea...

Financial Wellness News — 5/16/2022

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Lisa Fizpatrick, M.D., '92, Increasing Health L...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

School of Medicine Celebrates Ninth Annual Qual...

Review highlights from another successful Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Day.

Reid Waldman, M.D., '17, a Pioneer in Dermatolo...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

April

Betty M. Drees, M.D., honored for efforts to ad...

The American College of Physicians has recognized former UMKC School of Medicine Dean B...

Eight inducted to SOM chapter of AOA honor society

The School of Medicine chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha welcomed eight new members into the...

School of Medicine's Steven Go receives NBME di...

Steven Go, M.D., received the received the Edithe J. Levit Distinguished Service Award ...

Town Hall Questions — 4/18/22

Review the summary of our April Town Hall Q&A session.

Dana Suskind, M.D., '92, improving child outcomes

Catch up with School of Medicine alumni, Dana Suskind.

Sirridge lecturer explores different approach t...

Sandy Sufian, Ph.D., an associate professor of health humanities and history at the Uni...

Financial Wellness News — 4/4/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Tracy Stevens, M.D., '90, a leading advocate fo...

Read our conversation with School of Medicine alumni, Tracy Stevens.

March

A True Following

School of Pharmacy alum Gene Ray follows the lead of his mentors in establishing a new ...

On Campus and Disabled

Thoughts on what it means to be disabled.

School of Medicine Announces Changes in Saint L...

The UMKC School of Medicine has announced upcoming changes in the school's associate de...

Welcome to the Multicultural Student Affairs Of...

“I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and immigrated to the United States when I was 17...

Crossing the Political Divide to have Construct...

"Once you have heard them, they are likely to listen to you."

The New Normal

The Spring season arrives.

UMKC School of Medicine Ranks Among the Nation'...

The UMKC School of Medicine was the highest-ranked medical school in Missouri for Prima...

ARVO Advocates Urge Congress to Finalize FY2022...

Learn more about recent research conducted by Peter Koulen of the UMKC School of Medicine.

A Message From Dean Jackson

Read the latest message from School of Medicine dean, Mary Anne Jackson.

Sports Symposium to Examine Racial Issues

Two-day event free for faculty, staff and students

Financial Wellness News — 3/21/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Hospital executive Mark Steele, M.D., '80, lead...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

School of Medicine Announces Student Research S...

Find out who received awards for top presentations at this year's Health Science Studen...

Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Class of ...

Learn more about the Gold Humanism Honor Society Class of 2022.

Amy Patel, M.D., '11, Caring for Women, Helping...

Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United Sta...

Lucerna Symposium Features UMKC Undergraduate R...

New issue of Lucerna is the 16th volume of the UMKC interdisciplinary research journal

Financial Wellness — News 3/7/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Reeder Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Ad...

Has served as vice president and CFO at Eastern Illinois University

Search Underway for Vice Chancellor for Diversi...

Will serve as the primary advisor to the Chancellor on matters involving diversity and ...

Mike Weaver, M.D., Delivers 2022 Shannon Lecture

Discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion are culturally sensitive and complex....

School of Medicine's Gold Humanism Honor Societ...

The UMKC School of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society welcomed its 2022 class of 31 s...

February

Community group pushing to vaccinate more peopl...

Read more about UMKC's efforts to vaccinate more Kansas Citians.

What Actually Works to Get People Vaccinated

Learn more about Jannette Berkley-Patton's work through the Health Equity Institute to ...

Financial Wellness News — 2/28/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Financial Wellness — 2/21/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Mario Castro, M.D., '88, cares for patients on ...

Catching up with School of Medicine alumni, Mario Castro.

Clio: A New Way to Inspire Students to Research...

Instructor opportunity from the UMKC Center for Faculty Excellence

Town Hall Q&A — 2/14/22

Read highlights from our Town Hall question and answer session.

Financial Wellness News — 2/14/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Thompson Appointed Dean of Libraries

UMKC alumna excelled in interim role

Financial Wellness News — 2/7/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Town Hall Q&A — 2-7-22

Read highlights from our Town Hall question and answer session.

Gloria Tibbs: Great Friend, Great Colleague, Gr...

in recognition of her accomplished career with the UMKC libraries.

The Power of Slowing Down

So I ask you, what can you do to fill your bucket?

The Collective — STAHR Updates

Keep up with news from the The Collective.

The Collective — UMKC DEI Updates

Keep up with the latest news from The Collective.

The Collective — Affiliate Updates

Truman Medical Center/University Health becomes University Health.

Alumni Reflections Through 50 Years

Catching up with School of Medicine alumni, Arif Kamal.

January

Financial Wellness News — 1/31/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

Town Hall Q&A — 1/31/2022

Read highlights from our Town Hall question and answer session.

School of Medicine’s Peter Koulen Honored for A...

The world's largest eye and vision research organization honors School of Medicine rese...

First Annual Staff Art Show a Success

Visual and performance art from UMKC staff shone during the Staff Art Show last October.

Over 300 Students Named to CAS Dean's List for ...

The CAS Dean's List recognizes excellent academic performance among full-time undergrad...

Financial Wellness News — 1/18/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.

A Message From Dean Jackson

Read the latest message from School of Medicine dean, Mary Anne Jackson.

They Dared to Dream Big

Sometimes dreams do come true. This is a story of visionaries, men with a passion and t...

Financial Wellness News — 1/3/22

Review announcements, news and upcoming events related to financial wellness.