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  Chancellor Agrawal stresses need for expansion, funding at UMKC

  By Sam Bellefy on November 4, 2019

  “My main priority is student success,” Mauli Agrawal said.  Coming from the UMKC chancellor, these words were not a surprise. In a press conference with...

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  The Year in Headlines

  By Emily Park on May 4, 2018

  Athletic task force issues report After investigating whether UMKC should continue to have intercollegiate athletics or maintain NCAA Division I status or drop to Division...

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  Future of Oak Place Apartments surrounded by uncertainty

  By Emily Park on March 6, 2018

  The remaining 252 students living in the south wing of Oak Place Apartments have to vacate their on-campus homes after more damage and concerning levels...

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  Oak Place Apartments faced with systemic pipe issues

  By Emily Park on October 11, 2017

  Lindsey Gard smelled mold when she moved into her first on-campus apartment this semester—a problem likely linked to maintenance issues at Oak Place Apartments (OPA)...

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  Oak Place Apartments Flooding Incident Sparks Student Concerns

  By Brett Baker on November 9, 2015

  Within an hour, UMKC senior Renita Johnson lost precious belongings and her room at Oak Place Apartments.   On Oct. 22, an accidental discharge of...

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  Hospital Hill housing offers students convenience

  By Kate Baxendale on September 16, 2013

  UMKC’s Hospital Hill campus will be adding student housing to be completed in the fall of 2014. The campus apartments, which will be similar to...

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  Campus Police blotter: August 5-15

  By U-News Staff on August 20, 2013

  August 5 9:04pm Police investigated a case of illegal dumping at 47th and Troost. August 5 2:05pm A cyclist injured his leg and was transported...

• Rented out of house and home

  By Roze Brooks on March 20, 2012

  After Spring Break, the semester will fly by, and students may ask, “Where going to live next school year?” If we don’t intend to stay...

• Police Blotter

  By U-News Staff on March 12, 2012

  March 2 2:18 a.m. Violation of University Rules Officers contacted a party smoking marijuana at the Oak Street Residence Hall. 11:39 a.m. Threat Officers contacted...

• Students discuss pros and cons of campus life against alternatives

  By Kate Baxendale on March 7, 2012

  One of the most important college decisions is choosing where to live. At UMKC, the options are limited to Johnson Hall residence hall, Oak Street...

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