Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost leads the academic mission of the university, supporting student success from convocation to graduation and beyond.

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A Vision for Academic and Scholarly Excellence

UMKC delivers exceptional academic programs, holistic student support services, and globally recognized faculty research and creative works. We work to ensure students thrive and that our community benefits from the impactful work of our world-class scholars. At UMKC, we are family, and we’re committed to your success. Roo up!

Committed to Your Success

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Faculty Excellence

Helpful resources and information to support faculty.

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Student Success

See what we're doing to support students in achieving academic and professional success.

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Policies and Resources

Home to our policy library and other useful resources for faculty, staff and students.

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University Calendar

See what's going on at the university, including key academic dates and events.

Learn More About the Office of the Provost

Meet our team

Learn more about the provost's team.

Our organization

Discover our academic units, university centers and institutes, and other student and faculty support divisions.

Career Opportunities

Explore our open administrative postings and other career opportunities at UMKC.

News

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UMKC Alumna of the Year is a National ABC World News Now Co-Host

15 Mar 2024 | The Kansas City native was also a recent UMKC Commencement speaker Read full story UMKC Alumna of the Year is a National ABC World News Now Co-Host

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Women’s Council Helps Generations of Women Fulfill Their Dreams at UMKC

15 Mar 2024 | More than $98,000 awarded to 69 recipients to support post-graduate work Read full story Women’s Council Helps Generations of Women Fulfill Their Dreams at UMKC

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Lunar Dust Research Is Out of This World

7 Mar 2024 | When humans return to the moon, UMKC research will help them avoid problematic interactions with lunar dust while mining that same dust for valuable resources. Read full story Lunar Dust Research Is Out of This World