Philosophy professor shares life insights and the subject of his latest book
Mar 13, 2023
Paid internship provides experience, peace of mind
Mar 03, 2023
UMKC honors Patricia Macdonald for a lifetime of service
Mar 03, 2023
Reaner Shannon served 34 years at UMKC School of Medicine
Mar 01, 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
Disabled But Not Really founder Wesley Hamilton shares his path to empowerment
Feb 16, 2023
Sean O’Brien is also a School of Law professor
Feb 14, 2023
These two super-proud alums lead the success
Feb 08, 2023
Colton Stewart is already meeting potential future employers through UMKC Professional Career Escalators
Feb 08, 2023
Working for the Super Bowl-bound team was first job for UMKC alumnus
Feb 06, 2023
Carl Allen is the drummer on a record nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble
Jan 31, 2023
Joanna Scott shares love for numbers and helping people
Jan 30, 2023
Prosecutor Audrey McCormick continues tradition of strong female advocates
Jan 27, 2023
Alumni reflect on how mock trial prepared them for courtroom success
Jan 27, 2023
Helix Prize offers students challenges, opportunity
Jan 24, 2023
Families graduate from the Trial Advocacy Program and make their careers right here in Kansas City
Jan 20, 2023
Leben is the fourth UMKC faculty member to earn the honor
Jan 17, 2023
Harry S. Jonas served as second dean of the UMKC School of Medicine
Jan 09, 2023
Students reflect on their hard work and achievements during their time at UMKC.
Dec 15, 2022
School of Dentistry alumni share a unique link to the Kansas City Chiefs
Dec 05, 2022
UMKC School of Dentistry and alumni rising to meet the need in rural communities
Dec 01, 2022
Meet the new UMKC Foundation president
Nov 30, 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
Achievements noted by legal organizations representing diverse communities
Nov 17, 2022
Yotam Haber wins $15,000 to write a major new work
Nov 15, 2022
Amy Patel is headed to the Super Bowl as Chiefs’ nominee for NFL Fan of the Year
Nov 11, 2022
Gus Sonnenberg is a 1997 graduate of the UMKC School of Law
Nov 10, 2022
Rewards come from caring for patients and connecting with colleagues
Nov 02, 2022
Niemi named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Oct 31, 2022
Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored March 10
Oct 27, 2022
Ophelia Griffin chose UMKC and discovered their passion and self
Oct 21, 2022
World-renowned professor mentors UMKC ballet student
Oct 14, 2022
Leader will maintain and enhance the school’s established record of excellence
Oct 13, 2022
Board of Curators selects two faculty members to receive Curators’ Distinguished Professorship, the university’s highest academic honor
Oct 06, 2022
Lauren Orozco decided to attend UMKC for the vibrant community
Sep 26, 2022
Alumna Amanda Davis begins her role as president Nov. 2
Sep 21, 2022
New York Hope challenged participants with earthquake aftermath simulation
Sep 13, 2022
Leader will set priorities for establishing the new school
Sep 09, 2022
Alumni share their experience as couples in the School of Medicine
Sep 08, 2022
Major David Walker joins the School of Medicine faculty, bringing his Army experience to UMKC's Physician Assistant program.
Sep 08, 2022
Concrete Canoe competitor finds value in work-life balance
Sep 08, 2022
Doctoral student En-Ting Hsu is helping Kansas City children embrace her art
Sep 07, 2022
Immunization training will allow student phamacists additional opportunities to help meet public health needs
Aug 30, 2022
Latest appointee to Stripp Professorship spent 13 years on Kansas Court of Appeals
Aug 11, 2022
Stems from Kansas City’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music
Aug 04, 2022
Education, urban setting are draws for graduate student
Aug 02, 2022
Symone Franks found her path at UMKC and hopes to inspire others
Aug 01, 2022
Mentoring is key piece of student’s research
Aug 01, 2022
School of Medicine’s first associate dean for minority affairs
Jul 27, 2022
The grant funds research that could help develop better treatment for stroke recovery
Jul 20, 2022
Chris and Nicole Carr are hoping to raise awareness and support for the blind community
Jul 20, 2022
Program gives valuable insight into life after college
Jul 20, 2022
Brad Starnes hopes to make sharing bills easier, sparing friendships in the process
Jul 20, 2022
Special event also marks grand reopening of renovated Bloch Heritage Hall
Jul 20, 2022
Alumna Jacquie Ward took her Bloch education all the way to the bank
Jul 20, 2022
Upholding Henry’s vision for the Bloch School
Jul 20, 2022
SchoolSmartKC funding accelerates student recruitment and program development
Jul 19, 2022
Student, professor share focus, outlook
Jul 05, 2022
First-generation law student Kylee Gomez found her niche in helping people find rehabilitation and second chances
Jun 30, 2022
UMKC Law Foundation executive director Marie Dispenza helps position students to succeed by increasing their access to financial support
Jun 30, 2022
Attorney Shaun Stallworth found his calling advocating for underrepresented law students and plaintiffs
Jun 30, 2022
Associate city prosecutor adds significant volunteer work to demanding job and single parenthood
Jun 30, 2022
Hard work and persistence paved Judge Robert Altice Jr.'s path to the bench
Jun 30, 2022
New faculty member attracted by collaboration opportunities
Jun 22, 2022
Storytelling leads to career in research and student services
Jun 13, 2022
Remington Williams lived a life of service
Jun 10, 2022
App developed by UMKC history professor now includes immersive virtual tours
Jun 07, 2022
A look at the unique qualities, accomplishments of the UMKC School of Medicine
Jun 03, 2022
Amanda Pierce has dedicated her adult life to making more sustainable communities, on the ground and in the lab
Jun 02, 2022
Partnership between UMKC and KC Scholars worth $10,000 a year
May 20, 2022
Both credit faculty for their success
May 18, 2022
Twenty-two students recognized for scholastic performance, community leadership and service
May 13, 2022
New coach Marvin Menzies will stress “winning the right way”
May 02, 2022
UMKC student leader works to create community change
Apr 22, 2022
UMKC alumna Joy Franz (B.M. '64) has graced stages worldwide
Apr 18, 2022
Meet several of the Roos making Kansas City’s new airport a reality
Apr 18, 2022
Chris Harris (B.L.A. '14), 2018 UMKC Alumni Award winner and founder of Harris Park, shares insights on transforming his community while helpi...
Apr 18, 2022
How a UMKC graduate turned an idea for a wart treatment into a multi-million-dollar startup
Apr 18, 2022
Two Bloch alumni are making their mark in KC
Apr 18, 2022
UMKC honors Riddhiman Das with Alumni Spotlight Award
Apr 18, 2022
Gary Abbott, Professor of Dance, was honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship for choreography
Apr 13, 2022
Dionnah Jackson-Durrett, a former first-round WNBA pick, served as the associate head coach at Texas over the past two seasons
Apr 12, 2022
Eric Quinones is pursuing an art degree after serving in the Air Force
Apr 05, 2022
2022 GRAMMY® nominations include Roo faculty and alumnus
Mar 25, 2022
Jo Ann Weatherwax receives School of Dentistry-Dental Hygiene Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 24, 2022
Lucky Chopra receives School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 16, 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
Student organization offers community and support
Mar 02, 2022
Dynamic Duo explores historic art fixture in the heart of UMKC campus
Mar 01, 2022
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences selects Joseph Lambing (Ph.D., '90) to receive 2022 Alumni Award
Mar 01, 2022
Student-teachers learn how to manage their own classrooms, even in a pandemic
Feb 25, 2022
Aishah Augusta-Parham, Ph.D., receives start-up funding for new digital tool, SEPOW
Feb 25, 2022
Conservatory alumna shares how UMKC and Kansas City connections helped advance her career
Feb 23, 2022
UMKC School of Law selects J. Kent Emison to receive Alumni Award
Feb 21, 2022
Former Kansas City Chiefs player and current UMKC staff member helped cheer his son to two Super Bowl wins.
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
UMKC honors Xi Wang, Ph.D. with the Conservatory Alumni Achievement award
Feb 17, 2022
Jonaie Johnson is one of 20 contestants on ‘The Blox’
Feb 16, 2022
As School of Pharmacy recognizes Black History Month, it celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of the school’s Black community who...
Feb 15, 2022
UMKC School of Dentistry selects Brenda Bohaty to receive Alumni Award
Feb 14, 2022
Dumebi Okocha leverages her unexpected ‘medfluencer’ platform for good
Feb 09, 2022
As School of Pharmacy recognizes Black History Month, it celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of the school’s Black community who...
Feb 09, 2022
Jungwoo Ryoo receives School of Computing and Engineering Alumni Achievement Award
Feb 07, 2022
The Grow Your Own program is a catalyst for student success
Feb 03, 2022
The position serves Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Jan 28, 2022
Cesar Sabates is president of the American Dental Association
Jan 27, 2022
Stephanie Ho chose her field of study to make a difference
Jan 20, 2022
Conella Coulter Brown was one of the first Black students to graduate from Kansas City’s university
Jan 19, 2022
High flying dancers and vibrant musicians and actors took center stage at the 25th annual Crescendo Benefit Gala.
Dec 21, 2021
Recent Law graduates navigate the bar exam and first jobs — all during a global pandemic
Dec 21, 2021
When opportunity calls, these alumni don’t shy away from a new challenge
Dec 21, 2021
Two UMKC Law professors are reaching major milestones this year
Dec 21, 2021
How Bob Stein (J.D. ’73) balanced full-time legal studies with playing for the Kansas City Chiefs — and became a hall of famer
Dec 21, 2021
ICU healthcare provider offered comfort in a time of crisis
Dec 16, 2021
Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored on April 29
Dec 15, 2021
A year of investment, innovation and bold initiatives
Dec 13, 2021
Study is part of part of a 5-year, $3 million projected supported by the National Institutes of Health
Dec 07, 2021
Anthony Caruso becomes the second UMKC faculty member in two years to earn prestigious fellowship
Dec 07, 2021
Research ranges from artificial intelligence to app design
Nov 29, 2021
Six-year M.D. program provides opportunity to learn while serving the community
Nov 15, 2021
Run to the Clinical Pharmacy Challenge final four follows UMKC’s 2020 national championship
Nov 04, 2021
Layton Streck has a drive to succeed
Oct 25, 2021
Dr. Amy Patel leads KC area Breast Care Center while mentoring students at alma matter
Oct 22, 2021
Hannah Leyva will not allow other’s expectations to define her
Oct 07, 2021
Research experiences at UMKC lead mechanical engineering graduate to pursue Ph.D. in bone biomechanics
Sep 30, 2021
What ends up as a 60-second spot involved months of planning, entire day of shooting
Sep 15, 2021
UMKC grad served as lead pharmacist, caring for responders at Ground Zero
Sep 01, 2021
City of Independence, UMKC help each other as importance of community programs grows
Aug 30, 2021
2011 Alumna of the Year Cynthia Watson wraps up career at National War College
Aug 26, 2021
Krithika Selvarajoo takes challenges in stride
Aug 04, 2021
The scholarship will provide support for women pursuing careers in science, computing
Jul 27, 2021
Dragons Love Tacos, best-selling children’s book, comes to life on outdoor stage
Jul 22, 2021
Delayed by COVID, Bloch student Courtney Collins heads East to work with leading cosmetics company.
Jul 13, 2021
L.A. transplant Coco Ndipagbor, with help from an LGBTQIA scholarship, led her class in nursing school
Jul 09, 2021
UMKC alumnus purchases popular local business
Jun 28, 2021
Physician Maria Uloko, M.D. (’15), a graduate of the School of Medicine, produces a popular podcast spotlighting people of color succeeding i...
Jun 17, 2021
Joseph Lightner says plan aims to counter racism and its effects before they lead to chronic illness
Jun 16, 2021
Katherine Lurk reflects on the opportunities that abound for School of Pharmacy graduates
Jun 16, 2021
Meet five recent UMKC graduates who went straight from campus to the first stage of a rewarding career
Jun 14, 2021
Dynamic duo at Columbia campus cares for farmers
Jun 12, 2021
‘Sharice’s Big Voice’ tells the tale of a non-traditional student
Jun 01, 2021
Tim Nguyen finds inspiration in faculty and fellow students alike
May 27, 2021
Christopher Hart’s music career goes down many paths
May 25, 2021
Pandemic free time prompted Jaspreet Singh to create underrepresented characters
May 21, 2021
UMKC piano professor battles – and overcomes – his sudden hearing loss.
May 17, 2021
Jeremy Provance interprets data points to tell stories of people’s health
May 13, 2021
Two UMKC Law alumni receive significant judicial appointments
May 13, 2021
Standouts in health outreach during the pandemic will be recognized by national foundation
May 11, 2021
Mekebib Solomon (J.D. ’20) has earned his law degree twice, in two different countries. That’s not the most interesting thing about him.
May 05, 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
Mira Mdivani to receive the UMKC School of Law Alumni Achievement Award
Mar 30, 2021
UMKC School of Education selects Mary Delac to receive Alumni Award
Mar 29, 2021
First-generation college student seizes opportunity; mentor opens even more doors for her
Mar 26, 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
Nabil Abas builds community for himself and others
Mar 23, 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
Mentorship and guidance elevate Greg Seaton’s success
Mar 18, 2021
Hermon Mehari hopes to engage listeners with old favorites and new discoveries
Mar 12, 2021
Alumni and students work toward a more ethnically inclusive and equitable future
Mar 11, 2021
Over the months of the pandemic, alumni and faculty in every corner of health care have responded and adapted with courage and continuing creativity.
Mar 11, 2021
Ingenuity and flexibility are key for food and event service businesses
to survive the pandemic
Mar 11, 2021
How teachers and students are adjusting to a very new normal
Mar 11, 2021
Performing arts alumni find new ways to reach audiences during pandemic shutdowns
Mar 11, 2021
To Obie Austin, they’re both a call to service
Mar 11, 2021
Student composition featured in film festivals
Mar 10, 2021
Adriana Suarez says UMKC community is key to success
Feb 26, 2021
Brandon Henderson chose self-care during stressful period
Feb 25, 2021
Glenn North is executive director of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
Feb 19, 2021
Jason Martin was renowned for commitment to students
Feb 17, 2021
Shae Perry, B.A ’19, is carving out her own career path as a community engagement and media mogul
Feb 03, 2021
Matthew Ramsey finds success in education
Feb 02, 2021
Students and alumni share their stories
Jan 27, 2021
Bloch grad and former basketball player is a Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce vice president
Jan 25, 2021
Sally Ellis Fletcher shares her passion for nursing, education and social justice
Jan 22, 2021
As the world becomes more aware of the growing skill sets of today’s pharmacists, the roles they play in health care will continue to evolve ...
Jan 12, 2021
Dominique Nichols, undaunted by pandemic challenges, finds inspiration in others
Jan 08, 2021
Professor Theodore H. Seligson was respected throughout the region
Jan 06, 2021
UMKC School of Pharmacy alumna, Janelle Sabo, shares insight on the ever-changing field of health care and pharmaceuticals with a look inside her p...
Dec 17, 2020
UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020
UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020
UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020
Emily Wesley founded a peer-mentoring group and landed internship at Stowers Institute
Dec 14, 2020
UMKC faculty and staff share cozy winter dishes
Dec 14, 2020
National honor enhances Meghan Brauch's learning and networking as she pursues her passion through the School of Nursing and Health Studies
Dec 10, 2020
English professor Antonio Byrd is teaching his students to use writing, rhetoric and technology for liberation and survival
Nov 23, 2020
Advances in the study of plant virus transmission may lead to breakthroughs in human health
Nov 09, 2020
Junior Jennifer Rangel reaps benefits of KC Scholars despite challenges
Oct 28, 2020
Balancing academia and family life in the busiest of seasons
Oct 26, 2020
St. Teresa’s Academy President Siabhan May-Washington finds collaboration and compassion are key
Oct 13, 2020
The show must go on and will go on Friday, Oct. 16, ticket info below
Oct 12, 2020
Obie Austin has a place in his heart for minority students of all ages
Oct 09, 2020
Dynamic duo share passion for giving back to community
Oct 06, 2020
Sharing traditions, resources and what the month means to them
Sep 28, 2020
Biology professor goes the extra mile with student advising
Sep 21, 2020
Grant Verhulst shares his internship experience
Sep 10, 2020
Multi-instrumentalist Aryana Nemati-Baghestani on her musical journey
Aug 27, 2020
Keichanda Dees-Burnett went from active undergrad to motivating staff member and mentor
Aug 24, 2020
When everything became 'after hours,' School of Dentistry faculty kept emergency care available.
Aug 13, 2020
Dynamic Duo shares culture and experiences
May 01, 2016