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SJA executive officers, panel moderator Kayla Pittman and attendees pose with peace signs and "Roo Ups."

UMKC Student Justice Alliance hosted the Your Voice Your Power to promote voter knowledge on campusUMKC Student Justice Alliance hosted the Your Voice Your Power to promote voter knowledge on campus

Hali Smith, Intern
March 25, 2025

  The Student Justice Alliance (SJA) hosted the “Your Voice Your Power” event to encourage students to use their voting power in the Student Union the evening of Monday, March 10.    SJA Vice President Jada Pittman said, “SJA specializes in providing a space for...

A UMKC banner in front of the Student Union.

As a new SGA election cycle begins, SGA members reflect on their past year of leadership and discuss plans for the future

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 17, 2025

  Voting has opened for a new Student Government Association (SGA) election cycle on Tuesday Mar. 11, marking a new season for UMKC student leadership.   The new election cycle will see an entire ticket elected to the executive board, replacing the current executive board...

A student looks at the Giving Day website where information regarding how much money has been donated and how many donors have participated.

Annual UMKC Giving Day raises over $1 million for the school

Robert Stone, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025

  After a slow start, UMKC’s Annual Giving Day event managed to collect $1,211,910, almost five times more than the campus's original goal of $250,000.    The event, which is mostly focused on alumni and other non-student associates of the school, offers matching donations...

The candidates answering questions during the panel.

With elections in process, meet this years main SGA tickets and candidates

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 16, 2025

  SGA hosted a “Meet the Candidates" event in the Student Union Theater on Mar. 11, allowing students to hear the nominees plans for the upcoming future of UMKC.    The role of the president on campus can take up a lot of time and energy. Ophelia Griffin, a past president...

A display of the "Starr Women’s Hall of Fame" at the Kauffman Center.

UMKC’s Starr Women’s Hall of Fame honors seven trailblazing women

Brenna Oxley and Samaia Williams
March 4, 2025

  A new class of impactful women joined the ranks of the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame on Feb. 20 at the Kauffman Center.   The seven women were inducted into the Hall of Fame, celebrating their work to make Kansas City better. More than 50 women have received the honor...

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