UMKC students are making a positive impact in Kansas City. Read more below about the students helping hundreds of people file their taxes, all while earning course credit.

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Congratulations to the UMKC School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the School of Law for outstanding programs ranked among the top 40 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report!

Join us tomorrow to hear from School of Pharmacy professor Simon Friedman, Ph.D., about his groundbreaking research!

His talk will be at noon on Tuesday, April 9, in Room 5309 of the UMKC Health Sciences Building. You may also attend virtually.

Register: umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

It's your last chance to support the Roos at home this season! See you at 5:00!

Crescendo like you’ve never seen it before. We’re thrilled to announce an exciting and immersive gala performance coming to you on November 9, 2024 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Our students and faculty found great places on campus to take in the solar eclipse 🌗

It's National Student-Athlete Day! Today we honor our Roos who, no matter the season, show their commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in their respective sport. Thank you for always giving us someone to root for! #RooUp

UMKC Night at The K is Friday, April 19! Join us at Kauffman Stadium to cheer on our university partners, the Kansas City Kansas City Royals. Anyone who purchases a theme ticket will get a co-branded Roos/Royals crewneck sweatshirt!

TICKETS: mlb.com/royals/tickets…

Faculty speakers John Spertus, M.D. and Maria Spletter, Ph.D., along with 23 poster presenters, represented UMKC at the inaugural NextGen Precision Health PATHWAYS symposium in Columbia last month. We’re happy to announce that UMKC will be the site of PATHWAYS next spring!

Bloch faculty duo Alex Krause Matlack and Bryan Boots, Ph.D., have been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Internet Society Foundation to revolutionize the social media landscape.

Read more about their important work: umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

From research achievements to student success milestones, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal delivered the annual State of the University address today. We’ve rounded up five highlights for you, including major new building projects and campus updates.

Full Recap: umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

Huge campus update: We're installing escalators on the stairs on the west side of campus at 51st and Cherry. One direction is ready!

As we celebrate Women's History Month, the Starr Women's Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025! We are looking for outstanding Kansas City area women who have uplifted our community and beyond. Learn more at the link below!

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When pharmacy resident Nicole Gorsuch noticed a health-care gap in her rural community residency placement in Charleston, Missouri, she didn't wait for someone else to step in, she took charge. #RoosDo

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Good luck to our higher education partner, the Kansas City Kansas City Royals on Opening Day! We can't wait to watch you hop across home plate all season.

#BringOutTheBlue | #WelcomeToTheCity | #RooUp

As a recipient of the Women’s Council Graduate Assistant Fund, Jaqueline Thompson (DMA ’84), knows first-hand how life changing it can be. That’s why she gives back to the Graduate Assistance Fund.

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Fun fact: the name is inspired by Walt Disney, who illustrated the very first UMKC Roo! 🦘

There's still a few hours to vote! Help pick the name of the newest joey at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Voting closes at 5:00 p.m.

A new season means new opportunities to root for the Roos! Kansas City Softball is riding a five-game win streak, including victories over Creighton and Iowa State! Come support the team at noon Saturday, March 23 at the Urban Youth Academy as they begin Summit League play!

The UMKC Student Government Association got the chance to choose a list of potential names for one of the newest additions at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium and now the final vote is up to you!

Vote at the link below to name the new joey! #RooUp 🦘

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