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University of Missouri Board approves 3-5% tuition increase for 2024-2025 academic year
Evelyn Berger, Intern • July 12, 2024

  The University of Missouri board of Curators has approved a 3-5% undergraduate and graduate tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.   ...

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Boulevardia 2024: Kansas City's ultimate urban music fest rocks Crown Center
Catie Walker, Staff Writer • June 20, 2024

Kansas City partied last weekend on Grand Boulevard at Crown Center for Boulevardia 2024, KC’s largest urban street music festival. The...

Taking place from June 7-9, the event featured performers, businesses and other organizations.
Kansas City PrideFest: A vibrant celebration of love and acceptance
Catie Walker and Evelyn BergerJune 11, 2024

  Kansas City celebrated the LGBTQ+ community at the 47th annual PrideFest and parade this weekend at Theis Park.    “Pride gives the...

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Remembering G. Fred Wickman: Journalist, Professor and Mentor
Melissa Reeves, Guest Writer • May 16, 2024

On April 27, 2024, former Kansas City Star columnist, UMKC professor and U-News (now called Roo News) advisor G. Fred Wickman passed away after...

Kansas City has a chance to advance to the Summit League Championship for the first time since 2011.
Roos Softball Advances to Championship Semifinal
Zach Gunter, Sports Editor • May 10, 2024

  Kansas City has thrilled viewers in the first three games of the Summit League Softball Championship.   Entering as the third seed,...

Take Back the Night and UMKC Night at the K Upcoming: RooTV 4/17/24

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Don’t miss out on this week’s update from RooTV! Join hosts Jazlyn Summers and Alexandra Ersmann as they bring you the latest events and sports highlights.

Spring is here, and so is the Parade of Hearts across Kansas City Metro! Discover the beautiful heart-shaped artwork scattered around the region, all for a good cause. Learn more about this unique fundraiser and how you can be a part of it.

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and tonight, join us for Take Back the Night event at the University Playhouse. Stand in solidarity against sexual violence, listen to inspiring speakers, and participate in a march across campus.

️ Get your sports update with Zach Gunter! From Roo softball’s recent victory to Sporting Kansas City’s match against InterMiami, catch up on the latest scores and upcoming games.

⚾️ Don’t forget about UMKC Night at the K this Friday! Grab your theme ticket for a chance to snag a UMKC-branded crewneck and cheer on the Royals.

Subscribe to RooTV for more updates, and follow us on Instagram @RooTVUMKC for behind-the-scenes content. Stay informed, stay connected, and Roo Up!

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