2025 event at Linda Hall Library recognizes research and scholarship, teaching and mentorship, engagement, service and leadership
Apr 09, 2025
UMKC recognized for its excellence in law, nursing, education and medicine
Apr 08, 2025
Company oversees a $20 billion portfolio, thanks to Nathaniel Hagedorn’s 22 years of experience in commercial real estate.
Apr 03, 2025
James Mitchell is this year’s Spotlight Alumni Award recipient for his contributions to sustainability
Mar 25, 2025
UMKC Alumni Association honors the Mahaffey Family with the 2025 Legacy Award
Mar 24, 2025
An exciting milestone for UMKC’s rural-focused medical program as students discover their residency placements
Mar 21, 2025
2025 Staff Awards celebrate achievements and service milestones
Mar 19, 2025
More than $2.5 million has been distributed to support 2,700 women in graduate programs at UMKC
Mar 13, 2025
Kansas City honors amazing women inducted in 10th anniversary celebration
Feb 21, 2025
Carl Allen won award for being an outstanding educator who represents highest standards of teaching
Feb 19, 2025
Diana Kander is this year’s Defying the Odds Alumni Award winner
Feb 18, 2025
More than 1,900 students recognized
Feb 17, 2025
Carnegie R1 status unlocks new opportunities for the community and campus
Feb 13, 2025
The Moot Court team finished in the quarterfinals of the National Moot Court Competition
Feb 10, 2025
Four students will receive funds to enhance their educational opportunities
Jan 31, 2025
Historic preservation projects span across the Kansas City community
Jan 22, 2025
Mark Hoffman of Children’s Mercy is a School of Medicine professor
Jan 21, 2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks online master’s program No. 33
Jan 21, 2025
Critical Materials Crossroads, on behalf of UMKC, advances as finalist for National Science Foundation award of up to $160 million over decade
Jan 17, 2025
Graduating students are recognized for their outstanding academics, leadership and service
Dec 16, 2024
Graduates include first cohort from UMKC School of Medicine St. Joseph, Missouri campus
Dec 15, 2024
Clancy Martin, Ph.D., and his work on the interactive classic book application, Rebind, receive national acclaim
Nov 26, 2024
Honorees at annual Bloch School event include leaders in construction, design and social change
Nov 22, 2024
Association of Fundraising Professionals recognizes exceptional charitable giving
Nov 15, 2024
13 alumni and one family will be honored on April 25
Oct 21, 2024
UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma
Oct 08, 2024
UMKC announces new endowment, donation to GLAMA archives
Oct 02, 2024
$8.3 million grant is largest NIH award in university history
Sep 30, 2024
School’s initiative yields 90% pass rate
Sep 30, 2024
Honoring Kansas City influential female leaders who are first in their fields
Sep 25, 2024
Yugyung Lee and Sean O’Brien receive most prestigious rank in UM System
Sep 24, 2024
Kansas City’s university earns continued recognition for its degree programs and student success
Sep 24, 2024
Chen Yi’s newest world recognition follows a career of breaking glass ceilings; overcoming obstacles
Sep 18, 2024
The bi-annual celebration is Feb. 20 at Kauffman Center; two notable Kansas Citians are event leaders
Aug 29, 2024
Seven outstanding students were chosen from more than 120 applicants
Aug 28, 2024
Partnership provides unique scholarships and behind-the-scenes opportunities
Aug 27, 2024
Powerhouse partnership has provided $590,000 to future oral healthcare practitioners
Jul 23, 2024
Continued recognition as a leader in medical education
Jul 23, 2024
Nearly 2,000 students recognized
Jul 11, 2024
One of 17 schools in the nation to receive the inaugural award
Jul 09, 2024
Award recognizes University of Missouri System students for character and collaborative spirit
Jun 27, 2024
Genesis Ventura Amaro is on track to become an educator who changes lives
Jun 18, 2024
Campus event at Henry W. Bloch School of Management honors hundreds
May 31, 2024
Liberty Gladden heads to South Korea, thanks to her award
May 31, 2024
Kansas City’s very own civil rights hero shares his feelings about UMKC and giving back
May 17, 2024
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Leigh Anne Taylor Knight of the DeBruce Foundation were the keynote speakers
May 12, 2024
Graduating students are recognized for their outstanding academics, leadership and service
May 10, 2024
Team named a Top 4 team in the nation, student named best overall advocate
Apr 19, 2024
Grant will fund local internships in the humanities to prepare students in their chosen field
Apr 16, 2024
Programs are Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Pharmacy and legal writing
Apr 09, 2024
Annual Faculty Awards honor excellence in teaching, leadership, research and more
Apr 04, 2024
2024 Staff Awards celebrate service milestones and accomplishments
Mar 20, 2024
More than $98,000 awarded to 69 recipients to support post-graduate work
Mar 15, 2024
The Kansas City native was also a recent UMKC Commencement speaker
Mar 15, 2024
Suzanne Shank's support for UMKC and the Kansas City arts community goes above and beyond
Mar 04, 2024
UMKC Alumni Association honors the Tedrow/Selders/Hogerty Family with the 2024 Legacy Award
Feb 26, 2024
Awarded projects range from advertising to writing
Feb 26, 2024
UMKC Alumni Association recognizes Carmaletta Williams, Ph.D., with Spotlight Award
Feb 21, 2024
U.S. News ranks online master’s program 36th in the nation
Feb 07, 2024
More than 1,500 students recognized
Feb 05, 2024
PreLaw magazine recognizes five programs for excellence
Jan 16, 2024
Three UMKC Pharmacy students beat out more than 100 teams to win top title.
Dec 20, 2023
Graduating students are recognized for their outstanding academics, leadership and service
Dec 19, 2023
Kansas City’s university held its annual Mid-Year Commencement at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City
Dec 15, 2023
The school received the award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
Nov 15, 2023
Partners include BioNexus KC, KC Digital Drive and Pipeline Entrepreneurs
Nov 14, 2023
14 alumni and one family were honored April 5
Nov 09, 2023
Undergraduate research funding provided opportunity to conduct archival research on Mayan archeological site
Nov 01, 2023
Association of American Medical Colleges recognizes service to Kansas City area
Oct 30, 2023
UMKC played significant role in U.S. Economic Development Administration designation
Oct 23, 2023
U.S. News and World Report releases annual undergraduate program rankings
Sep 18, 2023
Prestigious program for outstanding scholars launches college careers
Sep 11, 2023
Remington R. Williams Award, named in honor of late student leader and UMKC alumnus, recognizes outstanding character and collaborative spirit
Jun 28, 2023
Three receive scholarships to study in Spain, Scotland
Jun 09, 2023
A total of $500,000 was awarded to students, faculty and staff.
Jun 07, 2023
Graduating students are recognized for their outstanding academic performance, community leadership and service
May 15, 2023
The ceremonies were held on May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
Poem by MFA candidate Shannon Moran will be published in Hayden’s Ferry Review
May 03, 2023
Two new scholarships, one that funds research opportunities, were highlighted at the annual scholarship award ceremony
Apr 26, 2023
Programs are medical/primary care, medical/research, Doctor of Nursing Practice, professional MBA and public administration
Apr 25, 2023
Awards recognize staff milestones and excellence
Apr 19, 2023
Annual awards program recognizes outstanding teaching, research and service
Apr 05, 2023
They earned scholarships from federal Gilman program providing foreign-study opportunities for lower-income students
Apr 04, 2023
Student chapter of American Pharmacists Association recognized for its excellence in community engagement initiatives
Mar 30, 2023
Blanton and Haber to spend research year abroad
Mar 23, 2023
For the sixth year in a row, the program was ranked among Top 10 by The Hollywood Reporter.
Mar 15, 2023
UMKC honors Patricia Macdonald for a lifetime of service
Mar 03, 2023
UMKC recognizes Bruce Bubacz with Spotlight Award
Feb 28, 2023
UMKC Alumni Association honors the Accurso Family with the 2023 Legacy Award
Feb 22, 2023
Rev. Carl Moore (BME ’68) shares his journey through music, business and faith
Feb 15, 2023
Carl Allen is the drummer on a record nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble
Jan 31, 2023
U.S. News ranks online master’s program nation’s 11th best
Jan 23, 2023
Leben is the fourth UMKC faculty member to earn the honor
Jan 17, 2023
More than 800 degrees conferred
Dec 18, 2022
Students are recognized for their outstanding scholastic performance, community leadership and service
Nov 30, 2022
The fine-tuned eccentricities of Paul Rudy.
Nov 17, 2022
Yotam Haber wins $15,000 to write a major new work
Nov 15, 2022
Niemi named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Oct 31, 2022
Massimiliano Vitiello, Ph.D., one of two UMKC faculty honored
Oct 31, 2022
Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored March 10
Oct 27, 2022
National magazine recognizes UMKC medical school for second time for diversity and inclusion efforts
Oct 17, 2022
TREKK, McDonnell among this year’s Vanguard Award winners
Oct 07, 2022
The award is the highest and most prestigious academic rank in UM System
Sep 20, 2022
Six to receive Entrepreneur of the Year awards
Sep 16, 2022
New class of Trustees’ Scholars set out to make their mark
Aug 31, 2022
Roo Advantage Scholarship ensures free college education for the students who need it most while Roo Nation Award offers in-state tuition scholarships
Aug 17, 2022
Brad Starnes hopes to make sharing bills easier, sparing friendships in the process
Jul 20, 2022
Flexibility puts students' needs first
Jul 20, 2022
The project looked at redeveloping a popular intersection in Kansas City
Jul 19, 2022
One of the first times a Missouri institution has been awarded a graduate education and research grant from the NSF
Jul 11, 2022
Award Ceremony Honors Two Years of Faculty Excellence
May 19, 2022
The ceremonies were held May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
More than 2,300 degrees conferred at second consecutive spring stadium celebration
May 15, 2022
Twenty-two students recognized for scholastic performance, community leadership and service
May 13, 2022
Student organization celebrates another big year of accomplishment, service
May 13, 2022
Regnier Venture Creation Challenge supports student and community entrepreneurs
May 11, 2022
Thomas Rosenkranz headed to Taiwan
May 06, 2022
Sixteen alumni and one family were honored at the April event
May 02, 2022
UMKC honors Riddhiman Das with Alumni Spotlight Award
Apr 18, 2022
Judge Ann Mesle has demonstrated dedication to the legal profession and her alma mater
Apr 15, 2022
Gary Abbott, Professor of Dance, was honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship for choreography
Apr 13, 2022
UMKC Alumni Association selects Susan B. Wilson to receive Campus-wide Alumni Award
Apr 11, 2022
The awards recognize staff excellence and milestone achievements
Mar 28, 2022
U.S. News & World Report recognizes excellence in primary care, trial advocacy and legal writing
Mar 28, 2022
UMKC Alumni Association honors the North/Cheadle Family with the 2022 Legacy Award.
Mar 28, 2022
Bryan Meyer honored as UMKC Alumnus of the Year
Mar 25, 2022
Jo Ann Weatherwax receives School of Dentistry-Dental Hygiene Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 24, 2022
2021 Student Entrepreneur of the Year recognized for creation of payment-sharing app
Mar 24, 2022
Lucky Chopra receives School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 16, 2022
The program was ranked by The Hollywood Reporter
Mar 14, 2022
Janelle Sabo receives School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 14, 2022
Hieu Bui is a national semi-finalist in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival playwriting competition
Mar 10, 2022
Leslie Luke receives School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 03, 2022
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences selects Joseph Lambing (Ph.D., '90) to receive 2022 Alumni Award
Mar 01, 2022
UMKC School of Law selects J. Kent Emison to receive Alumni Award
Feb 21, 2022
Bloch School of Management selects Mike Perry to receive 2022 Alumni Award
Feb 21, 2022
Melissa Zarda receives College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Award
Feb 18, 2022
James Mobberley was recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for music composition
Feb 17, 2022
UMKC honors Xi Wang, Ph.D. with the Conservatory Alumni Achievement award
Feb 17, 2022
UMKC School of Dentistry selects Brenda Bohaty to receive Alumni Award
Feb 14, 2022
UMKC School of Education selects Lucero Garibay to receive Alumni Award
Feb 14, 2022
Jungwoo Ryoo receives School of Computing and Engineering Alumni Achievement Award
Feb 07, 2022
U.S. News & World Report ranks online graduate programs
Jan 25, 2022
New Roo alumni celebrate graduation in the heart of Kansas City
Dec 20, 2021
The team beat out several other Missouri law schools
Dec 16, 2021
Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored on April 29
Dec 15, 2021
AccessLex proves to be a valuable resource for UMKC law students
Dec 14, 2021
Eight students honored for academic excellence, leadership and service
Dec 10, 2021
School of Pharmacy student's resume of success, leadership stands out
Dec 08, 2021
Anthony Caruso becomes the second UMKC faculty member in two years to earn prestigious fellowship
Dec 07, 2021
Track and Field superstar Courtney Frerichs will welcome Class of ’21 to join her in ranks of UMKC alumni
Nov 12, 2021
Chancellor cites ‘remarkable level of academic achievement’
Oct 22, 2021
Maryfrances Wagner shares excitement about her prestigious nomination
Oct 22, 2021
Response to COVID-19 crisis and STEM programming drive innovation, receive support through trustees awards
Sep 29, 2021
Competitors design, build and test a concrete beam
Sep 17, 2021
L.A. transplant Coco Ndipagbor, with help from an LGBTQIA scholarship, led her class in nursing school
Jul 09, 2021
Military Times, Military Friendly® recognize UMKC
Jul 02, 2021
Master of fine arts program consistently recognized as one of the best performing arts schools
Jun 24, 2021
UMKC celebrates 17th annual Lavender Graduation and Pride Awards
Jun 23, 2021
Entire class of UMKC med students has been certified and volunteered to give COVID vaccines.
Jun 22, 2021
Annual pitch competition provides critical startup funding and experience
May 25, 2021
Historic setting at Kauffman Stadium marks emergence from isolation
May 16, 2021
First round of funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports seven initiatives
May 14, 2021
Eleven students recognized for scholastic performance, community leadership and service
May 13, 2021
Standouts in health outreach during the pandemic will be recognized by national foundation
May 11, 2021
Hall honors Kansas City’s greatest women, past and present
Apr 28, 2021
Third year in a row for high ranking
Apr 22, 2021
Annual event recognizes contributions
Apr 20, 2021
The 2021 recipients include five UMKC faculty members
Apr 15, 2021
$90,000 award supports training in women’s health
Apr 14, 2021
TAASU presents annual Dr. Joseph Seabrooks Jr. Award to Mauli Agrawal
Apr 12, 2021
UMKC to honor Alexander Norbash as 2020 Alumnus of the Year
Apr 11, 2021
Trustee’s commitment to UMKC is enduring and multifaceted
Apr 08, 2021
UMKC honors Mark McHenry with Alumni Spotlight Award
Apr 07, 2021
Andebrhan Honored for Defying the Odds
Apr 06, 2021
Edelman Family to receive UMKC Legacy Award
Apr 01, 2021
Bonnie Gorman receives School of Computing and Engineering Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 31, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris congratulates Niki Joshi via Zoom
Mar 30, 2021
Mira Mdivani to receive the UMKC School of Law Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 30, 2021
UMKC in top one-third of U.S. schools for family medicine
Mar 30, 2021
UMKC School of Education selects Mary Delac to receive Alumni Award
Mar 29, 2021
Cindy Sensabaugh receives School of Dentistry-Dental Hygiene Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 26, 2021
Nick Rogers to receive the UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 24, 2021
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences selects Carl Hoff to receive Alumni Award
Mar 24, 2021
Andrés Salguero to receive the UMKC Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 23, 2021
Henry W. Bloch School of Management selects Heather Humphrey to receive Alumni Award
Mar 18, 2021
More than 2,000 women have received fellowships totaling more than $2 million
Mar 08, 2021