[The following was provided by the Office of Public Relations.] The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing has received a $2.4 million federal grant to offer full scholarships to help diversify the nursing workforce.The program will assist
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School of Nursing Receives $2.4 million Grant to Help Diversify Future Workforce
January 29th, 2013 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Academic units, Affiliated groups, Community Connections, Diversity, Scholarships, Staff, Students
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Two UMKC Departments Hosting Inaugural Study Abroad Fundraising Breakfast
January 15th, 2013 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Academic units, Affiliated groups, Alumni, Arts and Literature, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Scholarships, Staff, Students
[The following was provided by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.] International Academic Programs and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will host an inaugural study abroad fundraising breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 13th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. to raise scholarship funds for
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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
[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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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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