The Institute for Urban Education (IUE) is an urban teacher preparation and scholarship program at UMKC that helps students serve Kansas City’s historically underserved public schools.   Through an effective cohort model, field experience and post-graduate mentorship,...

  Student Advocates for Equity (SAFE) is a student-led group that is bringing gender-based violence advocacy and awareness to UMKC by uplifting survivors of all gender identities.   The group seeks to change the perception of gender-based violence as a women’s only issue...

  After more than 60 years of collaboration, UMKC and Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) are formally parting ways.   Their affiliation agreement will end in 2029, marking the start of new growth for both institutions as they expand and pursue new opportunities. “UMKC...

  A group of UMKC students have brought the mission of the national Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation to Kansas City.    The group honors the life of Andrew McDonough, who battled complications of childhood cancer, leukemia and septic shock before passing away...

  For the second year in a row, UMKC has welcomed its largest freshman class in university history.   Dubbed “Kansas City’s University,” UMKC has been working to make known the opportunities it has for potential students.    Through increasing scholarships,...

  UMKC’s Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) debuted a new 2024-2025 board in May that aims to increase student outreach on campus.    Co- President Sara Phan plans to introduce brand new events and opportunities open to all UMKC students, aiming to draw more people...

  Yasmen Hassen didn’t even know about the Student Government Association (SGA) when she came to UMKC. Now she’s the president.    Hassen expressed her excitement to take on this new position after an election period that drew more than 1,800 student votes.    While...