Monthly Archives: August 2012

Graduate Student Travel Grants are now available!

The School of Graduate Studies has now reinstated the graduate student travel grant.  These grants are available to help defray travel costs for the purpose of presenting original research papers at reputable professional meetings and equivalent activities in the creative … Continue reading

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Connie Mahone: A career of commitment to students

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Those of you who visit the School of Graduate Studies will often find students gathered around one office.  No, it is not the Dean’s Office, but that of Connie Mahone, Manager of Student Services.  She has been with the School … Continue reading

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A message from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies

Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies Spotlight newsletter.  This is the second edition of this newsletter.  The first one was launched at the beginning of the 2012 summer session. The School of Graduate Studies plans 3 editions each year: two … Continue reading

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Professor Dennis Merrill Wins 2012 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Faculty Award

Dennis Merrill has a knack for inspiring graduate student learning especially when it comes to the history of foreign relations.  This is likely one reason why he won the 2012 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Faculty Award. The recipient of this award is … Continue reading

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Sports Reporter, Hotel Manager, Political Scientist and Assessment Specialist: UMKC’s graduate student Dan Stroud brings life experiences to campus.

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UMKC is often touted as an Urban University where non-traditional students may pursue seemingly limitless opportunities in higher education.  Dan Stroud, a doctoral student in the School of Education, is a great and exciting example of this. A native of … Continue reading

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