[The following was submitted by UMKC Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships.] The Budget Control Act of 2011, signed into law on Aug. 2, 2011, eliminates the Federal Direct Loan subsidy for graduate and professional students effective July 1, 2012. As a result, summer 2012 is the last term that graduate and professional students may [...]
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Budget Control Act of 2011 eliminates the Federal Direct Loan subsidy, effective July 1, 2012
February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off · Administration, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Government and Higher Education, Scholarships, Students
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2012 Venture Creation Challenge applications deadline extended to March 15
February 28th, 2012 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Academic units, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Scholarships, Students
Do you know a UMKC student who is hoping to start a new business?
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UMKC Schools of Law and Education host 7th Annual Spelling Bee
February 14th, 2012 · Comments Off · Academic units, Community Connections, Diversity, Mission and Goals, Scholarships, Students
[The following was provided by the UMKC Office of Community and Public Affairs.] On Friday Feb. 24, 2012, UMKC School of Law (SOL) and School of Education (SOE) will host the 7th Annual Spelling Bee for fourth and fifth-grade students from Afrikan Centered Education – Collegium Campus. Starting at 9:30 in the SOL’s E.E. “Tom” [...]
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IAP workshop: Spotlight on Fulbright
January 31st, 2012 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Administration, Affiliated groups, Awards and honors, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Lectures, Seminars, Panels and Symposia, Research, Scholarships, Support services
[The following was provided by UMKC’s International Academic Programs.] UMKC’s International Academic Programs (IAP) is hosting “Spotlight on Fulbright,” a workshop open to all UMKC faculty and staff. Come join members of the IAP Office, as well as faculty members who have received a Fulbright grant, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at [...]
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UM System Interim President Steve Owens’ response to Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon’s proposed cut in higher education funding
January 24th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Administration, Communications, Community Connections, Faculty, Government and Higher Education, Mission and Goals, Scholarships, Staff, Students, University System
[The statement below was issued by UM System Interim President Steve Owens’ following Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address, delivered Jan. 17, 2012. In his address, Gov. Nixon proposed a state budget that will cut $106 million in higher education funding. This would be, if the Missouri legislature approves, a 12.5% cut.]
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Students encouraged to apply for Hazing Awareness Scholarship
January 10th, 2012 · Comments Off · Divisions, Departments and Centers, Scholarships, Students
The Hazing Awareness Scholarship, sponsored by collegegreekbooks.com, has been renewed for the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 School Year. The $700 scholarship – an increase from last’s $500 award – is easy to apply for and requires no application fee. Any student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university that has a Greek Social setting [...]
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Martha Jane Starr, UMKC donor and friend, dies
November 22nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Academic programs, Affiliated groups, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Lectures, Seminars, Panels and Symposia, Scholarships, Support services, University Advancement
Martha Jane Starr (A&S 1997, Honorary Degree), a long-time UMKC donor and friend, died on Nov. 14. She would have been 105 years old on Nov. 22. Mrs. Starr, who was the first woman elected to serve on UMKC’s Board of Trustees, joined the Board the year the university became part of the UM System [...]
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UMKC announces public phase of $250m capital campaign with $100m+ already raised
November 15th, 2011 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Academic units, Administration, Alumni, Announcement, Budget and Finances, Capital improvements, Communications, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Mission and Goals, Research, Scholarships, UMKC Foundation
[The following was provided by UMKC’s Office of Public Relations.] On Nov. 9, UMKC and the UMKC Foundation announced the official launch of capital campaign. The seven–year, $250 million campaign – called, The Campaign for UMKC – has already received $100,030,984 in gifts. The campaign will help UMKC empower students to achieve by providing additional [...]
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Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund now accepting online applications
November 15th, 2011 · Comments Off · Academic units, Administration, Affiliated groups, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Scholarships, Students, Support services, University Advancement
[The following was provided by UMKC’s Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations.] UMKC Women’s Council (WC) Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF) is now accepting online applications for 2012 GAF fellowships to assist UMKC women students in post-baccalaureate approved programs. Established in 1971, GAF funds are designed to assist with the completion of requirements for graduate and [...]
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What’s the Debt Reduction Bill’s impact on student loans?
August 9th, 2011 · Comments Off · Administration, Budget and Finances, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Government and Higher Education, Mission and Goals, Scholarships, Students, Support services
[The following was provided by Nancy Merz, UMKC Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.] Below is an overview of the impact that the Debt Reduction Bill, a federal bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama last week, will have on Student Aid Funding, including Pell Grants, interest on subsidies for graduate students, and direct [...]
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