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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 had plenty to say about the team’s seven new additions...

Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season

Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer April 20, 2025

  Kansas City’s softball team has struggled so far this season.    The team currently sits at 4-28 on the season, 1-8 in conference play and last in the Summit League standings. The Roos are...

Kasey the Kangroo, UMKC's mascot, does the "roo up" hand sign at a KC Current pop-up on campus.

UMKC to spend nearly $3.4 million on pro sport team partnerships

Hali Smith, Pasquale Trozzolo, and Zach Gunter April 16, 2025

  UMKC has promised to spend a minimum of $3.4 million in partnerships with Kansas City professional sports teams over the next four years. These deals are aimed at promoting the school and offering...

UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Roos Rocky Start to Golf Season

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

  Kansas City’s Men’s Golf team brought home an 11th place finish at the GCU Invitational last week in Phoenix.      Last Spring, the Kansas City golf team captured their second straight...

UMKC cheerleaders in action at the Swinney Recreation Center.

Fueled by student fees, KC Athletics reports a revenue of nearly $16 million in 2024

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

  In 2024, the UMKC athletic department, Kansas City Athletics, brought in almost $16 million. Over 22% of that came from student fees.   While almost $3.6 million came from student fees, only $121,080...

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