2025 Archives

December

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Holiday Luncheon

Boogie, Bites & Holiday Delights: A Disco-Themed Celebration to Remember

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Generosity That Truly Paid Off

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the UMKC School of Dentistry Student American De...

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February Appreciation Contest!

Doesn't it feel nice to say Thanks!

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Mammogram Van

Schedule a breast screening with the mammogram van

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New Year, New You

We've made our resolutions, now let's get to work!

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A Conversation with a Legend

A Conversation with a Legend: Dr. Gordon Christensen Inspires UMKC School of Dentistry ...

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Cox Lab Showcases Research

Cox Lab Showcases Research and Receives Top Honor at SCGDB Annual Meeting

November

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November Kangaroo Pantry Drive recap

Employees were encouraged to make donations to our Kangaroo Pantry

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Spooky Smiles at Boo at the Zoo

Volunteers Bring Smiles to Boo at the Zoo

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Colleagues in the Kitchen Cookbook

A digital collection of the submitted recipes.

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November Health & Well-being

This month, explore resources to help break down stigma around men’s mental health and ...

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UMKC Advanced Endodontics Symposium 2025

UMKC Advanced Endodontics Residency Program Hosts Educational Symposium

October

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UMKC Advanced Endodontics Residency Program Hosts Educational Symposium

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2025 Stress-Less Holiday Series

A collection of resources to find the calm during the holidays.

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2025 Veterans Day Luncheon

Fellow veterans are invited to a luncheon in honor of Veterans Day

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November Kangaroo Pantry Drive

Holiday Food Drive 2025: Helping Others Share a Warm Meal

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Fall 2025 ePerformance Check-in

It's that time of year! Learn more about the Check-in schedule and find additional reso...

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The Annual 2026 Staff Awards Nominations are Open

Any staff, faculty and student may nominate a staff member until the extended due date ...

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Fall 2025 Staff Council Wellness Series

Staff Council presents an afternoon of presentations to highlight opportunities to add ...

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Recognizing the School’s 2025 Oral and Craniofa...

Advanced Education in Orthodontics Residents defend their thesis

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UMKC School of Dentistry Honors Students and Do...

A night of gratitude and inspiration highlights the lasting impact of scholarship support

September

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October Health & Well-being: World Mental Health

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This month's toolkit offers resources to suppo...

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Employee Spirit Week 2025 - Recap

Last week was a joyful celebration of teamwork and pride! UMKC employees came together ...

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2025 Annual Enrollment

Annual enrollment will be October 27 - November 7, 2025.

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On-Campus Flu Clinic

For the convenience of our employees, the university will hold an on-campus flu shot cl...

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Transforming Dental Education

UMKC’s D1 Denture Program Delivers Early Patient Care Experience

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Barbara Glesner Fines Recognized by Missouri Ba...

Dean emerita and professor receives Spurgeon Smithson Award

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UMKC Day at KC Current

Join us at UMKC Day at KC Current.

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Upcoming Faculty Staff Appreciation Days

Come out and support your Roos by attending a Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day!

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World Kangaroo Day 2025

Let's celebrate our own Kasey the Kangaroo!

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Colleagues in the Kitchen

Shared recipes between colleagues

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School of Dentistry Teams with the Chiefs to Pr...

UMKC Dental Students Join Forces with the Chiefs

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Boo at the Zoo

Join UMKC at this family-friendly tradition at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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September Health & Well-being: Suicide Preventi...

Suicide and addiction affect people everywhere. This month's toolkit offers resources t...

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Employee Spirit Week 2025

Starting September 29 2025, we have a week of fun themes, team bonding and celebration ...

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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day with Men's S...

Faculty and Staff can receive a free ticket for themselves and a $5 guest ticket

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UMKC Night at Starlight Theater

UMKC and Starlight Theater are teaming up once again for a night to remember on Septemb...

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Welcome to Dental School and the “K”!

UMKC Dental Alumni Association rolled out a big welcome

August

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Orientation for the DDS Class of 2029 and DH Cl...

Highlights of Day 3 Orientation at the Dental School

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DDS Class of 2029 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2...

Day 2 of Orientation was full of energy, learning, and community building.

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Welcoming the DDS Class of 2029 and Dental Hygi...

School of Dentistry welcomed its newest students

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2025-26 Summer Scholars Complete Their Research

Predoctoral dental students compete in a research mentorship program.

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Faculty and Staff Summer Cookout a Scrumptious ...

A long-standing school tradition celebrated again.

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Know Someone Great? Send Them Our Way!

UMKC is hiring for various faculty and staff positions across campus, offering a $500 r...

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August Health & Well-being: Youth Mental Health

This month, explore resources to help the youth in your life build self-confidence, sta...

July

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Dental School Hosts Advanced Standing Dental St...

Two days of lectures, interviews, tours and hands-on examination.

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STAHR Scholars Return to UMKC School of Dentist...

The program empowers students to prepare for careers in dentistry.

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Hands-On Implant Training a Success with Students

UMKC Dental students, Hispanic Student Dental Association and Asian Pacific Islander De...

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July Health & Wellbeing Topic: Welcoming Your U...

Every person is unique inside and out — and that’s something to celebrate. This month, ...

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Welcoming Friends from Afar

UMKC Hosts South Korean Dental Hygiene Students

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Staff Success Series

The Staff Success Series offers on-demand professional development with 10 recorded ses...

June

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School Welcomes 2025 Advanced Education Residents

Ten new residents welcomed to the School of Dentistry

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Thanks for Giving Back

School of Dentistry students and faculty provide dental wellness.

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AEGD Residents Complete Program

Two residents complete their 1-Year AEGD Residency Program.

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UMKC School of Dentistry Hosts American College...

The Missouri and Kansas Sections of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) joint...

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Recognizing Accomplished Research

Members of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences are awarded.

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STAHR Dental Assisting Internship Program Hosts...

The STAHR Dental Assisting Internship Program recently completed its second year, offer...

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June Health & Wellbeing Topic: Celebrating and ...

This month, celebrate the uniqueness in each of us. Explore featured articles, interact...

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Dental Class of 2027 and Dental Hygiene Class o...

The annual ceremony welcomed the Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2027 and Dental Hygi...

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Annual Dental Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament

Alumni, friends and students enjoyed a fun day on the golf course complete with beautif...

May

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May: Mental health awareness

This month’s toolkit is about turning mental health awareness into action. Explore reso...

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Graduates Honored at Professional Recognition C...

Dental and dental hygiene graduates honored.

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Graduates Honored at Professional Recognition C...

The School of Dentistry's Professional Recognition honored the dental and dental hygien...

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Summer Skill-Up: Staff Development Workshop Series

Boost your professional toolkit with an engaging virtual summer workshop series.

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Staff Development Week: June 2-5, 2025

Each year, the university dedicates a week to enriching our Staff Development.

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Talbott Scholarship Recipients 2025-2026

Elaina Cronin ('28) and Lana Peregrina ('28) are the 2025-2026 Talbott Scholarship Reci...

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Dominique Sanchez Works for Kansas Governor

Honors alumna, Dominique Sanchez, shares her experiences in the workforce and the skill...

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Honors Program Celebrates Lucerna Volume 19 at ...

Lucerna, the UMKC interdisciplinary research journal produced by the Honors Program, ce...

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Marcus Meade Joins Honors Program Faculty

Dr. Marcus Meade joins the UMKC Honors Program in spring 2025.

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Speaker Helps Celebrate National Prosthodontics...

Restorative private practice experience and wisdom.

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Honors Students Stand Out in the Lone Star State!

Six UMKC Honors students presented their research at the annual Great Plains Honors Cou...

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Students Receive 2025 SUROP Research Grants

Congratulations to the 18 students who have been awarded through the Summer Undergradua...

April

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Student Council Honors Faculty, Staff and Stude...

Awards presented by representatives of each class

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UMKC School of Law Named a Top 100 Law School b...

Building on recent successes, UMKC Law jumps 39 spots in two years to enter the nation’...

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April: Managing Stress, Anxiety and Panic

April 7 is World Health Day. This month, discover proven, practical and fun ways to rel...

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April: Managing Stress, Anxiety and Panic

April 7 is World Health Day. This month, discover proven, practical and fun ways to rel...

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Dental Hygienists Complete ECP-III Lab Competency

Dental Hygienists filled the labs for the Lab Competency portion of the ECP-III Trainin...

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Outstanding School of Dentistry Alumni Honored

School of Dentistry was proud to have both an alumna and a family recognized

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Roo Plaza Grand Opening on the Volker Campus

External Relations and Constituent Engagement helped lead the project

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School Welcomes Dental Hygiene Class of 2027

Dental Hygiene Welcome Reception for the Class of 2027

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School of Dentistry Inspires Future Dentists at...

School of Dentistry hosted 50 students from the metro area.

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Pouring from the Heart: 25 Years of Philanthropy

Hundreds of guests gathered for a night of celebration and philanthropy.

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A Fun-Filled Friday at the Midwest Dental Conf...

Plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues.

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Midwest Dental Conference 2025 Begins

Thursday marked the start of a four-day event.

March

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UMKC School of Dentistry Explores Expansion for...

UMKC School of Dentistry Explores Expansion for St. Joseph, Missouri

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UMKC Law School Wins National Military Trial Co...

Mock trial team defeated seven schools in first-of-its-kind competition

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Dental School Volunteers Attend TeamSmile Event

TeamSmile event at Urban youth Academy

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Welcoming the DDS Class of 2029 and Guests

Welcome Reception at the School of Dentistry

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Pre-Dental Symposium Brings Together Cohort of ...

Attendees participate in a variety of activities

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March Health & Wellbeing Topic: Women's mental ...

March 8 is International Women’s Day. This month, we explore meaningful ways to support...

February

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Dr. Sarah Dallas Received 2024 Stephen M. Krane...

Award recognizes fundamental contributions to bone and mineral basic research.

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UMKC Names Assistant Vice Provost of Retention ...

Most recently, Tréon McClendon served as the Inaugural Assistant Dean of Student Succes...

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Sarah Dallas Award

UMKC School of Dentistry faculty member Sarah Dallas, Ph.D., received the 2024 Stephen ...

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School Hosts Give Kids a Smile for Children's D...

Promoting the benefits of good oral health to children

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February Health & Wellbeing Topic: Food and men...

This month, explore resources to help foster positive relationships with food and suppo...

January

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School Comes Together for MLK Day of Service

An annual opportunity as a dental school