The Department of Education has ruled to federally defund postsecondary programs whose graduates underperform in career earnings.   After the introduction of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, federal financial aid, including student loans, will be cut if certification...

   Naren Palomino Pardo exchanged the typical college lifestyle for one where he can be found spending his days with a different type of senior.    The agreement between senior living home Claridge Court and UMKC began three years ago, allowing a conservatory student...

   The UMKC Theatre Division is undergoing many changes to provide exciting new opportunities for students.     A Conservatory expansion and performing arts center renovation, including a black box theater and practice spaces, were announced this year. Furthermore,...

  UMKC has announced plans to expand its Conservatory of Music and Dance with a $35 million addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center.   The expansion of the Conservatory will add about 35,000 square feet of new space for Conservatory students. The new spaces aim to...

   The Conservatory will be showing performances of  “Into the Woods” in Spencer Theatre, with an ensemble of dancers added, until March 23rd.     Into the Woods is an Oscar-winning musical written by James Lapine and composed by Stephen Soundheim, a tale twisted...