UMKC unveiled a new initiative this year called RoosRead. The program is aimed to encourage students and staff to read a recommended book, fostering a sense of community and belonging by creating a campus-wide book club.    The Office of the Chancellor launched the...

  Students working part-time are being put through more stress than ever due to the large number of hours they are working to support themselves.   With the rising cost of living expenses, it would only seem natural for students to be forced to work to stay afloat. However,...

  Thanksgiving break is the beginning of the end of the semester for students at UMKC.   It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at this point in the semester, but students should not panic. UMKC Academic Support and Mentoring (ASM) wants to help them during this time.   According...

Roo News staff recently visited our local 41 Action News station for an exclusive tour and engaging conversations with broadcast professionals. Check out the photo gallery capturing the memorable experience.

  “I knew it was a problem, but I didn’t think it was going to happen to me,” said Chase Brennan, a Hyundai owner and victim of the ongoing car break ins affecting certain car manufactures.    Brennan’s car, a 2017 Sonata, was stolen in the Brookside 51 and Whole...