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UMKC during the summer is less full of students, but many staff take that time to work on other projects.
What happens behind the classroom doors of UMKC when summer begins?
From study abroad programs to intensive summer classes, there are countless things faculty focus on during the summer.
Elizabeth Soto, Intern • July 19, 2026
UMKC student groups plan second protest over Daniel Graves hiring
Bunny Pederson, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026
Nationwide cybersecurity attack reaches UMKC Canvas servers amid finals week
Dana Valenzuela Portillo, Lucas Campbell, and Maisy Blanton • May 7, 2026
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SGA President Justice Horn along with other members at a meeting on Monday, September 15th.

Student Government Association dispute goes public as Justice Horn breaks non-disparagement agreement

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Turath Coffee's Spanish latte and Levant latte, featuring flavors inspired by the region.

UMKC student opens new late-night Arabic coffee shop with family

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UMKC alumnus Weston Womack faces four counts of federal bank robbery charges after he was accused of robbing several banks in the Kansas City area on Thursday, Oct. 23. (FBI)

UMKC alumnus and former Kappa Sigma fraternity member arrested for multiple bank robberies

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The UMKC Health Sciences Building is located at 2464 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO.

The UMKC six-year med program is leading an alternative path to becoming a doctor

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 Students at the “Say No to Daniel Graves” entered the UMKC Police Department, demanding to speak to Chief Daniel Graves.

UMKC student groups plan second protest over Daniel Graves hiring

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UMKC Debate club from left to right: Aria Holmberg, Karlie Benton, Sahid Anzures, and Joseph Rice.
Tiny but mighty: UMKC Debate team takes home three national victories
The club hopes that its success this last year will help solidify and expand its presence in the future.
Hunter Hill, Intern • May 5, 2026
Students attending the “Say No to Daniel Graves” rally protested the university’s decision to hire ex-KCPD Captain Daniel Graves, who backed a former detective convicted in the 2019 killing of 26-year-old Cameron Lamb.
UMKC students march inside Student Union demanding university accountability of new campus police chief
Cassandra Isobelle Flores and Bunny Pederson • May 5, 2026
Two of the properties on Holmes Street that house the UMKC Institute for Human Development.
UMKC-owned properties on Holmes Street that house university groups are in poor condition
Sara Hanon, Intern • April 30, 2026
[FILE] Roof blown off downtown business after storms on April 23.
“It’s a little bit nerve-wracking.” Recent severe weather outbreaks concern preparedness among some UMKC students
Anahi Sandoval, Regina Fernandez Flores, and Jazlyn Summers • April 30, 2026
According to UMKC’s press release, Daniel Graves will be sworn in on April 27 by 16th Judicial Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Garrett III.
UMKC students question the school’s hiring of a former Kansas City Police officer who backed convicted detective
Cassandra Isobelle Flores, Intern • April 27, 2026
The national vendor boutique chain Painted Tree closed all of it's locations effective on April 14, 2026
Small businesses are feeling the impact after national boutique chain closes
Victor Monterroza, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Although UMKC offers designated bins for recycling, composting and landfill waste, most items disposed of end up in a landfill.
How much influence do UMKC’s students have on environmental impact?
Audrey Foy, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Candi Whitaker returns to UMKC after leaving in 2012 after a 6 year period coaching the women's basketball team.
High expectations emerge for returning UMKC women’s basketball coach
Gavin Mahurin, Staff Writer • April 11, 2026
[FILE] UMKC Men's basketball will move games to Kansas City Municipal Court for the 2026-2027 season.
Men’s basketball team headed to Municipal Auditorium; women split games with Swinney Rec Center
Jazlyn Summers, Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2026
Conservatory dancers: Jaeden Johnson (center), Clara Houske, Molly Sloan, Max Nelson-Steinhoff, Lydia Middleton, Brenna Hood, Natalie Adkins, and Troy Gardner in the dance House of Quensaun, to the song “My House” from the film Renaissance (2023) by Beyonce.
A gap in support: conservatory dancers say they don’t receive the same level of athletic training as other athletes
Samyra Regalado, Staff Writer • March 19, 2026
KC Current file photo.
From CPKC Stadium to campus, UMKC students see women’s soccer gaining ground in Kansas City
Elizabeth Soto, Staff Writer • March 18, 2026
Mark Turgeon speaks at Union Station in Kansas City as he is introduced as the new men's head basketball coach at UMKC.
UMKC welcomes new Basketball Head Coach Mark Turgeon
Titus Holmes and Jalen McNeal • March 17, 2026
Coach Marvin Menzies on the sidelines leading the team.
Kansas City men’s basketball head coach could be paid a significant amount by university after his release
Sara Hanon, Intern • March 12, 2026
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New local recruits for the mens basketball team hope to bring more talent and change to the future team.
Mark Turgeon is getting a head start on rebuilding the Kansas City men’s basketball team with local players
Hometown recruits are looking forward to representing Kansas City with pride.
Titus Holmes, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026
Lifestyle & Culture
'The Beauty of Flavor' by Riley Darr displayed in Shawnee, KS.
The heartland shows off its soul through art
With homages to low-rider culture and local sports, this year's Parade of Hearts displays Kansas City’s soul for the upcoming World Cup, and artists from UMKC are taking part in the event.
Samyra Regalado, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026
Record Store Day in 2026 drew lots of visitors to the local businesses that support the physical media.
Kansas City celebrated local record stores in honor of nationally recognized Record Store Day
Rachel Meng, Staff Writer • April 28, 2026
The models stand for a bow with organizer Eve Szylleyko after the show.
Sustainable fashion steals the show in on-campus project
Audrey Foy, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Worries emerge over possible waste collection issues and litter amongst the influx of people from the World Cup this summer.
Concerns grow amid Kansas City’s public improvement efforts ahead of the World Cup
Collin Cornelison, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026
Alone or lonely? A UMKC student quietly lounges in Miller Nichols Library alone, increasing the normalization of navigating college life alone.
Are students lonely, or do we just value our alone time?
Elizabeth Soto and Noah Villegas • April 22, 2026
Student watching the Artemis II launch and the coverage shows the four astronauts prior to the mission (from left to right: Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch).
Historic Artemis II mission launches new interest for UMKC students in space travel
Rachel Meng, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026
Shot of the sign located at the upper exit of Rockhill parking garage. This sign emphasizes the motto “Buckle Up” and “Phone Down” with their respective arrows pointing.
A text isn’t worth risking your life over
Hank Philgreen, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026
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