A sudden and unexpected power outage struck UMKC’s campus at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, leaving students and staff confused.   As the campus plunged into darkness, students were spotted congregating outside buildings and heading towards the parking...

It was a downright balmy autumn day when an email from UMKC popped into my inbox. The subject line read “Winter Weather Procedures.” Fair enough. Even though the weather was on the warmer side at the time, it was probably better to prepare students early in a city...