The UMKC Conservatory community mourned with music in a memorial concert at Grant Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, in remembrance of pianist and graduate student Yuxi Wu.    Wu, who was struck by a car while near campus on Sept. 26, was remembered for her passion for music,...

  The Men of Color (MOC) organization, with over 300 members, has quickly become a standout group on campus, promoting brotherhood and inclusivity while earning recognition like the SOUL award.  “I'm glad it doesn't go unnoticed because a lot of us put in so much work...

  Growing up UMKC junior Dallas Hall knew many people in her community that had fought breast cancer. Her great grandmother battled many types of cancer including breast cancer, and eventually lost her life to this unforgiving disease.    Hall holds this topic close to...

 In the wake of student Yuxi Wu’s passing and an attempted robbery on campus, UMKC School of Law students are urging the Student Government Association (SGA) to form a committee to address safety concerns. “We have been talking for the last few months about this issue,...

    Hope Drake was just steps behind Yuxi Wu at the 51st Street crosswalk when a northbound car barreled down Troost Avenue, seemingly out of thin air.   Drake hardly had time to process the impact it would have on her as the situation unfolded before her eyes. Since...