The Royal Subjects of Chief’s Kingdom

By Mason Dredge

The Kansas City Chiefs are a big deal right now, what, with securing their first Super Bowl game in 50 years (but you probably knew that). It’s hard to throw a rock...

UMKC advisor grows Latinx success

Ivan Ramirez is your go-to man. He’ll help you start a new...

Students reflect on success of First Gen Roo program

For first generation students (those whose parents did not graduate college), support...

Barbara Bichelmeyer leaves UMKC

Barbara Bichelmeyer joined UMKC as a provost and executive vice chancellor in...

UMKC launches new data science institute

Students looking to find a career in what Harvard Business Review describes...

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