2022

December

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Dedication and Good Cheer

Alumni share a unique link to the Kansas City Chiefs

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New Scholarships for Dental School

New scholarships established for the UMKC Dental School

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Back to Their Roots

UMKC School of Dentistry and alumni rising to meet the need in rural communities

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Financial Wellness News — 12/19/22

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School of Medicine Grads Selected as Student Ho...

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

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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 ...

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

Novelist named winner of the Maya Angelou Book Award at event

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Winter Break Reduced Operating Schedule

Hours and services limited during break

November

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Financial Wellness News — 11/28/22

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Alumni Join School of Medicine's Anesthesiologi...

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

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Rural Medicine Program Expansion Leads to Schoo...

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

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Parents and Families as Partners

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

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UMKC SOM Recipient of 2022 Insight into Diversi...

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

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

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

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A message from Dean Jackson

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

October

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

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

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SOM Alumnus Selected New Internal Medicine Endo...

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

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UMKC Launching Brand Research Project

Looking for feedback from members of our community

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UMKC Announces $30 million Gift From Sunderland...

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

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Financial Wellness News — 10/17/22

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School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony Honors 1...

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

September

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Financial Wellness News — 9/26/22

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Health Sciences Campus Welcomes New Alumni Rela...

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

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Erica Ottis Assumes School of Pharmacy Associat...

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

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School of Pharmacy’s Russell Melchert Installed...

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

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Residential Life Plans Open House

Sept. 21-22 at Volker and Health Sciences campuses

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A Message From Dean Jackson

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

August

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Diversity Ambassadors

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

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Reinvigorating LGBTQIA Life on Campus

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

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Welcome to a New Roo Year

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

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Financial Wellness News — 8/22/22

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Journey begins for UMKC School of Medicine Clas...

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

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Student National Medical Association welcomes U...

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

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Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Moving to...

New home provides more space, quieter environment

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SOM's Nwankwo receives AMA Foundation scholarship

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

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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...

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UMKC students take the lead with community heal...

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

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Financial Wellness News — 8/1/22

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June

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UMKC School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Videos

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

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Meet Dean Courtney Crappell

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

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Financial Wellness News — 6/13/22

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Meet the Dean: Tamara Falicov

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

May

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

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

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Financial Wellness News — 5/2/22

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CAS Student Survey Results

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

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School of Medicine Celebrates 2022 Graduates

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

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Nursing and Health Studies Graduates Round Home

Commencement held at Kaufmann Stadium for second year

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UMKC Honors School of Medicine Faculty for Achi...

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

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

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

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Scot Ebbinghaus Honored with 2022 Take Wing Award

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

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Financial Wellness News — 5/16/2022

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

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

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School of Medicine Celebrates Ninth Annual Qual...

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

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

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

April

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

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

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Eight inducted to SOM chapter of AOA honor society

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

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

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

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Town Hall Questions — 4/18/22

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

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

Catch up with School of Medicine alumni, Dana Suskind.

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Sirridge lecturer explores different approach t...

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

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Financial Wellness News — 4/4/22

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

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

March

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A True Following

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

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On Campus and Disabled

Thoughts on what it means to be disabled.

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School of Medicine Announces Changes in Saint L...

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

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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...

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Crossing the Political Divide to have Construct...

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

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The New Normal

The Spring season arrives.

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

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

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ARVO Advocates Urge Congress to Finalize FY2022...

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

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A Message From Dean Jackson

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

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Sports Symposium to Examine Racial Issues

Two-day event free for faculty, staff and students

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Financial Wellness News — 3/21/22

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

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

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School of Medicine Announces Student Research S...

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

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Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Class of ...

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

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

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

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Lucerna Symposium Features UMKC Undergraduate R...

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

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Financial Wellness — News 3/7/22

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Reeder Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Ad...

Has served as vice president and CFO at Eastern Illinois University

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Search Underway for Vice Chancellor for Diversi...

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

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

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

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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

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Community group pushing to vaccinate more peopl...

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

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What Actually Works to Get People Vaccinated

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

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Financial Wellness News — 2/28/22

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Financial Wellness — 2/21/22

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

Catching up with School of Medicine alumni, Mario Castro.

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

Instructor opportunity from the UMKC Center for Faculty Excellence

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Town Hall Q&A — 2/14/22

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Financial Wellness News — 2/14/22

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Thompson Appointed Dean of Libraries

UMKC alumna excelled in interim role

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Financial Wellness News — 2/7/22

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Town Hall Q&A — 2-7-22

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

in recognition of her accomplished career with the UMKC libraries.

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The Power of Slowing Down

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

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The Collective — STAHR Updates

Keep up with news from the The Collective.

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The Collective — UMKC DEI Updates

Keep up with the latest news from The Collective.

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The Collective — Affiliate Updates

Truman Medical Center/University Health becomes University Health.

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Alumni Reflections Through 50 Years

Catching up with School of Medicine alumni, Arif Kamal.

January

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Financial Wellness News — 1/31/22

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Town Hall Q&A — 1/31/2022

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

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

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First Annual Staff Art Show a Success

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

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

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

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Financial Wellness News — 1/18/22

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A Message From Dean Jackson

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They Dared to Dream Big

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

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Financial Wellness News — 1/3/22

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