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Isleen Atallah, senior at Mizzou and former president of Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine, speaks at the news conference announcing the lawsuit against Mun Choi.
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Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine sues UM System President Dr. Mun Choi
Zane Oliver Watt-Hoven, News Editor • September 4, 2025

MSJP announced the lawsuit against Mun Choi on Wednesday, August 27, in a news conference, stating that when they were prohibited from being a part of the university's Homecoming parade last year, their...

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Protesters gathered at Mill Creek Park by the Plaza to peacefully protest.

“Heartwarming, Powerful, and Inspiring”: Kansas City Unites for No Kings Day

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Construction in front of Atterbury Student Success Center

UMKC begins major renovation of Atterbury Student Success Center

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Cover of "Wings of Starlight" on a Kindle.

Review: Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft

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Office of International Student Affairs.

‘Small number’ of UMKC international students have had visas revoked

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Student walking through the quad during summer classes.

Empty hallways, empty calendars: UMKC's summer struggle for connection

News Feature
Construction in front of Atterbury Student Success Center
UMKC begins major renovation of Atterbury Student Success Center
Lucas Campbell, Lifestyle and Culture Editor • July 14, 2025

In May, the renovations began on UMKC’s Atterbury Student Success Center (ASSC) to transition the building into a more welcoming environment for upcoming students.    The renovation covers approximately 44,400 square feet across the basement and second floors of the building.   The space will be home to...

Mural construction in Haag Hall.
An outlook on Haag Hall from the Rockhill parking garage, showing a cloudy setting overlooking campus.
New signage for the Victor Wilson Learning Collaborative space on the 4th Floor of MNLC.
Protesters gathered at Mill Creek Park by the Plaza to peacefully protest.
UMKC Conservatory labeled on a music stand.
Office of International Student Affairs.
Peter Okeke, UMKC student holding a sign that says "TUITION?"
SGA President Justice Horn signing an executive order.
December 25, 2023, Arrowhead Stadium - Chiefs vs Raiders
Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season
Kasey the Kangroo, UMKC's mascot, does the "roo up" hand sign at a KC Current pop-up on campus.
UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer

April 13, 2025

Team gathers as the season comes to a close.
Sophomore guard Elauni Bennett had a career day with 20 points.
Sports
December 25, 2023, Arrowhead Stadium - Chiefs vs Raiders
UMKC Students React to Chiefs’ 2025 Draft Class
Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

  As Kansas City welcomed its newest group of Chiefs, the buzz around the 2025 NFL Draft rippled all the way to the UMKC campus, where students...

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Lifestyle & Culture
Student walking through the quad during summer classes.
Empty hallways, empty calendars: UMKC’s summer struggle for connection
Rachel Meng, Intern • July 15, 2025

   Summer at UMKC has a sparse student population around campus, as opposed to the usual crowds of classes and events during the school year.     UMKC,...

Student walking through the quad during summer classes.
UMKC and KC Repertory Theater- An outside look of the Spencer Theater
A latte featuring the Messenger Coffee logo on the cup.

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer

April 27, 2025

Store front of museum.
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