Both credit faculty for their success
May 18, 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
Sixteen alumni and one family were honored at the April event
May 02, 2022
UMKC hosts discussion to explore new perspectives on higher education
Apr 22, 2022
Judge Ann Mesle has demonstrated dedication to the legal profession and her alma mater
Apr 15, 2022
UMKC alumna Joy Franz (B.M. '64) has graced stages worldwide
Apr 18, 2022
The city’s massive infrastructure project now underway will have a direct impact on UMKC
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 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
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
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
UMKC School of Medicine alumna Dr. Preeti Patheja spoke with a Florida news station about new approaches to help older adults access medical care.
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 honors Riddhiman Das with Alumni Spotlight Award
Apr 18, 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
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
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
The position serves Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Jan 28, 2022
Two ceremonies set for Sunday, May 15
Jan 27, 2022
Cesar Sabates is president of the American Dental Association
Jan 27, 2022
Conella Coulter Brown was one of the first Black students to graduate from Kansas City’s university
Jan 19, 2022
Spillars, Clayborn, McCollister will lead regional efforts in emergency management, housing and urban Development and environmental protection
Jan 07, 2022
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
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
Sixteen alumni and one family will be honored on April 29
Dec 15, 2021
The 2022 Grammy Awards are set to air Jan. 31
Nov 29, 2021
Track and Field superstar Courtney Frerichs will welcome Class of ’21 to join her in ranks of UMKC alumni
Nov 12, 2021
Providence Medical Center recently added Certified Nurse Midwife Emily Fox, MSN, APRN, CNM, to its healthcare te...
Nov 01, 2021
Six universities on Best Global University list, including UMKC
Oct 28, 2021
Best colleges in Missouri
Oct 28, 2021
Charting a new course, plug artist collaborative opens a gallery in the former Agnes Avenue police building, where it joins a complex of artist stu...
Oct 27, 2021
Hogan Family Scholarship supports Kansas City Public Schools graduates enrolled as Business majors
Oct 28, 2021
Maryfrances Wagner shares excitement about her prestigious nomination
Oct 22, 2021
Dr. Amy Patel leads KC area Breast Care Center while mentoring students at alma matter
Oct 22, 2021
Students' plans could be incorporated in the new UMKC stop
Oct 18, 2021
Kauffman, Sunderland foundations among this year's Vanguard Award winners
Oct 13, 2021
Launched in 2011, the program currently serves 150 students
Oct 04, 2021
Research experiences at UMKC lead mechanical engineering graduate to pursue Ph.D. in bone biomechanics
Sep 30, 2021
Olympic medalist Courtney Frerichs has no doubt
Sep 26, 2021
Dancing Into A New Era: Local Company Marks 30 Years of the Best Contemporary American Choreography
Sep 23, 2021
Guardians of child and family law
Sep 20, 2021
Features 11 state-of-the-art research labs
Sep 23, 2021
Brandon Henderson stepped back from opportunity with positive results
Sep 22, 2021
UMKC gets $300K research grant to study racial barriers for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs
Sep 14, 2021
How one KC entrepreneur is taking her venture concept to the next level
Sep 15, 2021
Competitors design, build and test a concrete beam
Sep 17, 2021
What ends up as a 60-second spot involved months of planning, entire day of shooting
Sep 15, 2021
Alumni share their expertise on new series
Sep 14, 2021
Alumni, faculty and students driving real community change to be showcased on TV, billboards, social media and more
Sep 13, 2021
UMKC grad served as lead pharmacist, caring for responders at Ground Zero
Sep 01, 2021
Kansas City Media Reports on Roo Blue Swirl
Aug 25, 2021
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion will continue to host a series addressing systemic racism in the U.S.
Aug 31, 2021
2011 Alumna of the Year Cynthia Watson wraps up career at National War College
Aug 26, 2021
A hop back through time for a look at the mascot’s changing style
Aug 24, 2021
Local, national media celebrate Courtney Frerichs
Aug 04, 2021
Flatland interviews vice provost for curriculum and assessment and alumni
Jul 27, 2021
Students and alumni share their favorites
Jul 27, 2021
UMKC alumnus purchases popular local business
Jun 28, 2021
Local media celebrate UMKC alumna's return to Olympics
Jun 24, 2021
Master of fine arts program consistently recognized as one of the best performing arts schools
Jun 24, 2021
Fox4KC reports on new breast care center led by UMKC alumna
Jun 22, 2021
Experts in mobility, climate and food waste share their knowledge
Jun 23, 2021
UMKC celebrates 17th annual Lavender Graduation and Pride Awards
Jun 23, 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
A KCUR conversation with the artist of the Corbin Roo
Jun 15, 2021
Katherine Lurk reflects on the opportunities that abound for School of Pharmacy graduates
Jun 16, 2021
KSHB features Judy Jacobs, UMKC alumnus and 2016 Defying the Odds Alumni Association Award winner
Jun 14, 2021
KCUR features UMKC School of Education alumnus Khalil Jones
Jun 14, 2021
Meet five recent UMKC graduates who went straight from campus to the first stage of a rewarding career
Jun 14, 2021
Signature new program provides unique system of personalized support to help students graduate career-ready
Jun 14, 2021
KSHB reports on Courtney Frerichs' Olympic Trials run
Jun 10, 2021
‘Sharice’s Big Voice’ tells the tale of a non-traditional student
Jun 01, 2021
Christopher Hart’s music career goes down many paths
May 25, 2021
UMKC alumni share college internship experiences with Fox4KC
May 21, 2021
Pandemic free time prompted Jaspreet Singh to create underrepresented characters
May 21, 2021
Local media report on historic two-day commencement celebration
May 16, 2021
Historic setting at Kauffman Stadium marks emergence from isolation
May 16, 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
UMKC law alumnae instrumental in creating scholarship for aspiring women lawyers
May 05, 2021
As court proceedings move online, judges lean into new technologies and procedures to ensure a fair hearing for all who appear
May 05, 2021
Provides Opportunity for New Graduates and the Community
May 05, 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
A School of Law alumni conversation on race, equity and where we go from here
May 05, 2021
UMKC Law community steps up to support students in need
May 05, 2021
School of Law designs Internet portal to simplify how victims of domestic violence get court protection in Kansas
May 05, 2021
Fox4KC reports on unveiling of Roo statue
Apr 26, 2021
Beautiful exterior art abounds on the Volker and Health Sciences campuses
Apr 29, 2021
Students, faculty and staff welcome new Roo to campus
Apr 26, 2021
A monumental symbol of tradition at UMKC
Apr 19, 2021
Hollywood Reporter ranks UMKC Theatre program
Apr 13, 2021
$90,000 award supports training in women’s health
Apr 14, 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
Blake Eyres is a UMKC School of Dentistry alumnus
Apr 01, 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
Antoine Rozner is a UMKC Bloch School alumnus
Mar 25, 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
Missouri Lawyers Media features Mira Mdivani
Mar 22, 2021
KSHB features alumna Tiera Farrow during Women's History Month
Mar 19, 2021
Henry W. Bloch School of Management selects Heather Humphrey to receive Alumni Award
Mar 18, 2021
New music show from KCUR: The Session With Hermon Mehari
Mar 12, 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
The Kansas City Business Journal and Fox4KC talked to Alec Rodgers
Feb 23, 2021
Helping children under 3 receive a healthy start
Feb 19, 2021
Glenn North is executive director of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
Feb 19, 2021
The UniverCities Exchange panel discussion is a continuing collaborative of UMKC and UMSL
Feb 12, 2021
Volunteer-led 20 / 20 campaign exceeds goals
Feb 10, 2021
Shae Perry, B.A ’19, is carving out her own career path as a community engagement and media mogul
Feb 03, 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
Conservatory grad featured by Shawnee Mission Post
Jan 20, 2021
Crankstart Scholarships are designed for nontraditional students
Jan 20, 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
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
JoEllen Engelbart was a UMKC alumna
Jan 03, 2021
Fox4KC covers news of UMKC commencement speaker
Dec 16, 2020
Actor and native Kansas Citian Don Cheadle delivers virtual address
Dec 21, 2020
Just as they do with flu vaccines, they will help pharmacies
Dec 11, 2020
New funding creates opportunity for STEM mentorship
Nov 11, 2020
Resource for veterans has convenient home in the Student Union
Nov 08, 2021
5 Historically Eerie Locations on Campus
Oct 21, 2020
Recent study shows nearly a quarter are struggling financially
Oct 19, 2020
Community leaders from Missouri's largest cities discuss health disparities
Oct 16, 2020
Personal experience enhances mentorship role
Oct 15, 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
Dramatic ‘Light Up the Night’ Salute to return
Oct 12, 2020
Students and alumni share their stories about the Latinx community and UMKC resources available
Oct 09, 2020
Program serves 250 UMKC students, many of them first-generation students
Oct 06, 2020
UMKC School of Education Institute for Urban Education is poised for growth
Oct 05, 2020
Every year the UMKC Women’s Council awards grants to enable post-baccalaureate students to pursue opportunities
Oct 01, 2020
School of Computing and Engineering alumni and board member received STEMMy awards from Central Exchange
Sep 30, 2020
Truman Fellows program provides jobs for recent alumni, legal services for community
Sep 29, 2020
Sharing traditions, resources and what the month means to them
Sep 28, 2020
Panelists address the history of systemic racism and the struggle in America today
Sep 28, 2020
Chris Wolff shares his research on UMKC through the decades
Sep 16, 2020
UMKC professor, Kansas City filmmaker team up to show experiences and emotions of students, teachers, families.
Sep 09, 2020
Kansas City businessman Albert Gerecht liked helping others succeed
Sep 01, 2020
Multi-instrumentalist Aryana Nemati-Baghestani on her musical journey
Aug 27, 2020
UMKC Conservatory grad, UMKC Bloch student featured by KC Studio
Jul 28, 2020
Steven St. John shares some of his favorite moments from SBLIV
Jul 21, 2020
Researcher looks to computer modeling to enhance aviation safety
Jul 16, 2020
Aly Hernandez's background sparked her passion for public service
Jul 09, 2020
Henry Frankel was admired for his research and personal connection
Jul 06, 2020
Read about the latest town hall
Jun 29, 2020
New scholarship provides first-semester grad school tuition for adults hit by COVID-19 recession
Jun 24, 2020
Melissa Zarda (B.A. ’02, M.A. ’07) stepped in to advocate for equal protection in workplace discrimination
Jun 23, 2020
How a UMKC researcher is paving the way for sustainability
Jun 22, 2020
The Kansas City Star featured Mary McMurray
Jun 01, 2020
KC Studio wrote about Emiel Cleaver's new grant.
May 18, 2020
Aly Hernandez, external relations manager for the office was interviewed by Dos Mundos
May 15, 2020
Riddhiman Das, University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate was interviewed by the Startland News.
May 12, 2020
William Baker Festival musicians offer beloved composer and alumnus' work
Feb 28, 2020
The Startland News wrote about UMKC innovation contest winner.
May 05, 2020
Frank Oakley III draws on his theatre training in role on "Sweet Magnolias"
Jun 18, 2020
Mary Daly's bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from UMKC helped turn her life around. Master's and doctorate degrees fol...
Mar 26, 2020
Films are part of KCFFI’s Heartland Student lineup
Apr 12, 2020