In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the transition from high school to college can be a daunting experience. It's a phase where newfound independence is coupled with academic challenges and personal growth.    At UMKC an invaluable resource exists to smooth...

The UMKC Health Equity Institute (HEI) is launching a mini-grant program this month to seed research collaborations focused on improving health in Kansas City’s underserved areas.  The HEI has between $12,000 and $15,000 to put toward this initiative, said Jannette...

Equal Minded Café is working to serve more than just coffee and pastries; they are trying to build a community and form conversations. Dontavious Young, a third-year transfer student at UMKC, owns and operates the small coffee shop off Troost Avenue and 43rd Street. The...

Kansas City is home to many upcycled fashion boutiques, but not many cater to plus sizes or are Black-owned. Alesha Bowman, owner of UnLESHed+ (pronounced “unleashed”), is working to close that gap. UnLESHed+ focuses on body positivity. The boutique’s brightly-colored...

When was the last time you visited the dentist? For those who have not had their teeth checked in a while, UMKC’s School of Dentistry may be the place to go. UMKC students qualify for a free checkup along with other discounts at the dental school, where students practice...