Kansas City, meet your first Carnegie R1 university: UMKC! This designation places us among the top 6% of research universities in the country—right here in the heart of KC. From finding solutions to critical healthcare challenges to exploring advancements in technology and the

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 💙💛🦘

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Commencement is here! We can't wait to see our newest graduates cross the stage at Hy-Vee Arena. Get the livestream link and other information about both ceremonies here: https://t.co/nR6A5EfjDd

Music Therapy Professor Amy Robertson was featured on @KSHB41 KC Spotlight to discuss her research on the benefits of music therapy for premature infants. She's one of many professors at UMKC conducting groundbreaking research and affecting change in people's lives. Learn about

Seventeen graduating students have been named Dean of Students Honor Recipients, recognized for their impact on campus and in the community. From volunteering in the community to serving as leaders on campus, these students have achieved so much in their time on campus. We can't

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2025 was a big year at UMKC. Our favorite photos of 2025 celebrate the achievements that made this year unforgettable and set the stage for what comes next!

UMKC @UMKCmedschool Professor Cuthbert Simpkins, M.D., has spent decades searching for a better way to save patients suffering from traumatic blood loss and septic shock — a mission that led him to develop a groundbreaking nanoparticle-based infusion that restores blood volume

When UMKC Conservatory students prepare for classes, they have an unusual item on their to-do list: get a passport. Thanks to faculty and community connections, some students get the opportunity to study and perform abroad at little-to-no cost. Learn about student trips to

Meet our 2025 Mid-Year Commencement speaker, alumnus Nathaniel Hagedorn (BBA ’02, MBA ’04). Hagedorn is the founder and CEO of NorthPoint Development. He's also a dedicated supporter of UMKC — serving as a Trustees’ Scholars mentor, joining the UMKC Foundation Board and being

At 16, Bailee Ehlers began college. After stepping away to support her family, she returned to UMKC and discovered a strong connection to psychology. With faculty support and research experience, she is graduating this semester with a clear sense of direction. "One of the

UMKC celebrated trailblazing innovators at the 39th Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. From DNA science to financial planning, community building to housing — these honorees are shaping their industries. Meet the leaders transforming Kansas City and the world:

The new @kcstreetcar UMKC stop provides new opportunities for our students to connect to career opportunities in the city. For @UMKCBloch students Diana Chavez and Emely Cruz, those opportunities started before the new extension even opened. Through their jobs with Fresco

More than 200 community leaders gathered to advance a shared vision: building the nation’s next great innovation ecosystem through the Critical Materials Crossroads. Spearheaded by UMKC and involving more than 150 partner organizations, Critical Materials Crossroads is an

We are proud to share that UMKC School of Medicine has been named one of only three institutions worldwide recognized as a Flourishing in Medicine Center of Excellence for its commitment to mindfulness and physician well-being! UMKC earned this distinction after meeting several

What a way to finish the first ever NCAA tournament game at Durwood Stadium! GO ROOS! #RooUp #DeclareKC

The @KCRoosMSoccer team plays in an NCAA Tournament game at home for the first time in program history, and it's safe to say students are excited! They play at 6pm tonight in Durwood Stadium. Tickets are just $10, get yours here: https://t.co/clYh2kY5xg

Over the summer, student Emmanuel Fabian conducted research abroad in Peru, thanks to a scholarship from the Tyler Center for Global Studies and support from the UMKC Study Abroad Office and UMKC Career Services. Fabian’s project, "The Bridge Between Two Nations: The

The UMKC Conservatory's annual Crescendo gala raised more than $1.35 million this year, breaking their own 2024 fundraising record by more than $200,000. Most of the funds raised from this event will support the Conservatory’s expansion and renovation project, with some earmarked