UMKC’s campus is rich in art and history. Some artworks are commonly overlooked, and although students might walk past them daily, they never stop to view the amazing art. Here are three art pieces on campus that are commonly overlooked.  1. “Don Quixote” mural on...

  KC FringeFest 2024 premiered an immersive audio experience this week with “The Sound Mandala.”    A sound mandala, much like the colorful circular geometric mandalas in art, showcases patterns and movement through sounds.     The Black Box Theater in the Olsen...

Road closures near UMKC are in full swing this week for the long-awaited streetcar expansion. Construction has caused a closure on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Brookside to Oak Street. Detour routes are set up on Emmanual Cleaver II Boulevard and 51st Street. The...

On April 27, 2024, former Kansas City Star columnist, UMKC professor and U-News (now called Roo News) advisor G. Fred Wickman passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The May 5, 2024 edition of The Star featured a lovely article about him that covers his illustrious...

  Kansas City has thrilled viewers in the first three games of the Summit League Softball Championship.   Entering as the third seed, the Roos were set to face the North Dakota State Bison in the first round.     Last season, the Bison eliminated the Roos in the...