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  A look into the Alumni Call Center

  By Henry Gamber on March 11, 2020

  Looking for a flexible on campus job where you can study for classes, talk with your co-workers and relax with coloring books? Look no further,...

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  Mock Trial concludes turbulent competition season

  By Henry Gamber on February 25, 2020

  Junior Chase Ford and senior Tedeja Dean won recognition as All Regional Witnesses at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Competition in Lawrence, Kansas. The...

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  Court Warming concludes week of festivities

  By Henry Gamber on February 16, 2020

  Annechka Safronov and Marcus Thieu were crowned Roo Royalty last Saturday at UMKC’s Court Warming Coronation basketball game. The game was the culmination of a...

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  UMKC launches new data science institute

  By Henry Gamber on January 27, 2020

  Students looking to find a career in what Harvard Business Review describes as “the sexiest job of the 21st century” are in luck. UMKC is...

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  Kansas City’s homeless struggle through winter weather

  By Henry Gamber on January 21, 2020

  With the passing of a tenant’s bill of rights in Kansas City last December, the issues of housing and homelessness in the city have received...

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  “Reale Womxn’s” rally features UMKC student speaker

  By Henry Gamber on January 19, 2020

  On Jan. 19, UMKC sophomore Mahreen Ansari spoke at the Reale Womxn’s Rally in Kansas City. Ansari, who is the Instagram, photography, videography, and equity...

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  Students raise concerns over funding for student organizations

  By Henry Gamber on December 3, 2019

  Amid a 20% budget cut to student organizations, group leaders have found it harder to get their annual budgets approved by the Student Government Association...

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  Fall Dance Concert showcases UMKC’s Dance Division

  By Henry Gamber on November 18, 2019

  Music majors, step aside. This past weekend, the Conservatory’s dance ensemble hosted its fall concert, showcasing pieces choreographed by UMKC dance faculty, the late Leni...

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  Ghosts and grief: Supernatural beliefs around the world

  By Henry Gamber on October 30, 2019

  They’re in our movies, T.V. shows and books, and if you’re lucky, you may very well have your own story about them. You might have...

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  Ghost tours and school spirits with Chris Wolff

  By Henry Gamber on October 29, 2019

  Did you know UMKC is haunted? Whether it’s the ghost of Harriet Barse at Epperson House, the spirits of the Dickeys in Scofield Hall or...

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