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After being the first person in her family to navigate college and overcoming imposter syndrome, Campoverdi shares her story to help people and women along their path.

First Gen Roo’s Kickoff Event Hosts Former Obama Administration Aide and “First Gen” Author

Lauren Zoller, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023

  UMKC’s First Gen Roo program kicked off its National First Generation Celebration by hosting author Alejandra Campoverdi on Oct. 24 in the Student Union Theatre.   On the first leg of her book tour, the women’s health advocate and former White House aide to President...

Gizzi and Lannum are known for not breaking character or answering questions until their task has been completed (Cristian Martinez)

AreYouKiddingTV Visits UMKC

Ellen Beshuk, News Editor
September 5, 2023

  Despite the heat, dozens of students gathered outside UMKC’s Swinney Center today around 2 p.m. to see the popular YouTube duo.   A sign taped to Joey Gizzi’s shirt read, “The first person to bring us a football, kick a field goal through our arms and then dump...

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