Made Mobb hosted a pop-up event at their storefront, featuring food trucks, student and alumni vendors and the launch of their new collaborative line.   Made Mobb is a Kansas City-based streetwear brand founded in 2013 by UMKC alumni, that celebrates Midwest pride and local...

  UMKC’s campus is rich in art and history. Some artworks are commonly overlooked, and although students might walk past them daily, they never stop to view the amazing art. Here are three art pieces on campus that are commonly overlooked.  1. “Don Quixote” mural on...

  The University of Missouri board of Curators has approved a 3-5% undergraduate and graduate tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.    The Board of Curators said in a statement that the rates are to maintain UM’s reputation for being a top value in higher...

 Walking through the quiet courtyards and sleepy halls of UMKC during the summertime is eerie in comparison to the fall and spring.    Most areas of campus remain empty aside from the small stream of prospective students touring the campus.    Many staff and faculty...

  Kansas City celebrated the LGBTQ+ community at the 47th annual PrideFest and parade this weekend at Theis Park.    “Pride gives the LGBTQIA+ community a place they can go if they are not fully supported by their own community,”said Amelia Horsley, event attendee....

  UMKC expanded its partnership track to include the Royals last month, solidifying partnerships with all four professional sports teams in Kansas City.   The university's partnership with KC’s four professional sports and other brands like Boulevard Brewery Company...

  Charlotte, a round stingray at an aquarium in North Carolina, has become pregnant despite not having a mate for eight years now.    Scientists are confounded by this phenomenon, and many speculate that her two male shark roommates are possible fathers.   The alternate...

  RooFit offers a variety of free workout classes for students to help with the everyday stresses of being in college.    From cardio to yin and restorative yoga, the classes become both physical exercise and a mental sanctuary. Instructor Maggie Coomer started leading...

 UMKC students navigate treacherous road conditions on their commute to campus, facing potholes expanded by a harsh winter and ongoing construction projects, raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance.   Students have been dodging potholes during their commute to...

 Student’s enjoy the creativity of Spotify’s AI-generated “Daylist” feature and don’t mind the monitoring of their music preferences.     Spotify released its new addition in September, however now in mid-January, it’s gaining traction online due to its unique...

 Edit: An older version of this story stated an incorrect date for this launch of the new dining services. Roo News will follow up and continue to update this story.    UMKC Dining Services is moving to the Student Union to be closer to UMKC residential life, called the...