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Papers and materials in a lab on campus. Students are concerned   about the cuts to medical research which could impact their access to education.

Trump Administration proposed cuts to medical research could affect UMKC’s Research Division

Sonya Sud, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025

On Feb. 7, the Trump Administration announced that it would be cutting research funds through the National Institute of Health.    Sumeet Dua, vice chancellor for research, said that new proposed cuts to research funds by the Trump administration might impact UMKC. “The...

Organizers of the event smile and sit with the B+ heroes.

UMKC hosts Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Talent Pageant

Xavier Walker, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

  On March 18, UMKC and the B+ Foundation held a talent/pageant show to raise money and support the cause of childhood cancer. The show was run by Greek members of the B+ board, in partnership with the family and friends of B+ hero Brooke.   At UMKC’s Student Union Auditorium,...

Photo of the Administrative Center where the Finance and Administration Office is located.

UMKC urges financial caution as possible budget cuts loom ahead

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 29, 2025

  In an email sent to students, faculty and staff on Mar. 12, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal stated that UMKC will exercise fiscal caution and restraint as the school faces possible budget cuts in the next year.    “The past few years have brought generous state appropriations,...

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” event 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...

Attendees stand gathered around the table where Hunter Hawthorne, a member of Workers Strike Back, talks about the goals of the group.

UMKC students and Workers Strike Back organize to ask for higher student wages

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 18, 2025

  University of Missouri Students and Workers United in partnership with Workers Strike Back hosted a rally advocating for better student wages on Mar. 8 in the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheater.   While the State of Missouri minimum wage is $13.75, there are some workarounds...

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