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The main UMKC campus sign welcomes visitors featuring the newly earned Carnegie Research R1 designation. Shortly after, UMKC was named to the U.S. News Top 100 list. Pictured April 17, 2025.

U.S. News ranks four UMKC graduate programs among Top 100 nationwide

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025

  Faculty from four UMKC graduate programs earned high praise from university deans this spring, as their dedication to research and pride in their students’ success helped propel their programs into the Top 100 nationwide.    The UMKC School of Education, Social Work,...

Greek students studying at Scholarship Night.

Greek today, hired tomorrow: How Greek life at UMKC builds career-ready skills

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025

  UMKC fraternity and sorority members gathered Monday for Scholarship Night to study, hang out and gain career insight. Delta Zeta alumna and career expert Jeina Kummer helped students uncover “transferable skills” hidden in their Greek life experiences.    Kummer...

A pile of cash sits around a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Even with tight budgets, college students place a huge emphasis on owning brand-name items that are worth more than they should be spending.

Opinion: Cash, credentials and culture — Is middle class more than the money?

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

 Defining “middle class” has never been easy. In fact, it is an identity that is often disputed. For some, being middle class is about the money, for others it is about the material things, and for even more it’s about the mindset.   All of the pieces above need to...

The Historic City Market of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Spring Break on a Budget

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025

  As the spring semester ramps up, students are searching for budget-friendly spots to unwind, whether it’s a staycation, a sun-kissed beach trip or a peaceful nature retreat.   As many college students will admit, the spring semester tends to be more nerve-racking than...

A student looks at the TikTok logo.

Opinion: Trump’s TikTok U-Turn: from strongest critic to leading advocate

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025

 TikTok’s Jan 20th “Welcome Back” to Americans, crediting President Donald Trump, raises questions about his abrupt view change since his first term.   Amidst a record-breaking 35 signed executive orders, Trump suspended former President Joe Biden’s TikTok ban for...

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