UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal told UNews that, barring a drastic shift in the course of the pandemic, classes will be held in person this fall, without social distancing. Agrawal also said the university would not require vaccinations for students to attend classes. These...

Businesses across the United States and Kansas City are offering incentives to individuals who get the COVID-19 vaccine. In an effort to encourage the population to get vaccinated, businesses are offering perks and rewards when a customer presents their vaccination card....

The Graduate Student Council conducted a survey focusing on the effect that COVID-19 has had on graduate students at UMKC.  In the survey, graduate students were asked to describe how the pandemic has affected their lives and their department, and what they think could...

Missouri is ranked 45 in vaccination rates and Kansas is ranked 30 as of March 21. Despite the low rates of vaccination, Worlds of Fun still plans to open its gates for business on May 22. Oceans of Fun and its newest attraction, the 486-foot-long mat slide named The Riptide...

Continuing with historical trends, people of color are facing a disproportionate lack of medical support during times of need. Missouri’s population is approximately 11.5% Black but as of Feb. 16,  only 4% of all vaccines available are going to Black communities.  This...