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"Blue and Bold" Announcement at the 2025 State of University

Chancellor Mauli Agrawal launches innovative ‘Blue and Bold’ campaign

Rachel Meng, Staff Writer
October 17, 2025

   The “Bold and Blue” campaign was announced Oct. 17 at the 2025 State of the University, which will be pivotal for solidifying UMKC as a top university.    The $700 million goal, starting in 2020, has already collected $335,869,017 through donors.     “People...

UMKC’s decision to end university support for employee affinity groups marks a shift in campus inclusion efforts, affecting organizations like the Black and Roo Network and The Disability Alliance.

UMKC 2025 State of the University reveals major plans for the upcoming semesters

Hali Smith, Intern
March 13, 2025

  Chancellor Mauli Agrawal focused his UMKC’s 2025 State of the University address on a new fundraising campaign, a new dentistry program and appreciation of past achievements.   For aspiring dentistry students, Agrawal announced a new proposal for a satellite dentistry...

With much construction and change, UMKC continues to be recognized for its research and sustainability

Chancellor Agrawal delivers the 2023 State of the University Address

Ellen Beshuk, Co-News Editor
April 17, 2023

  Chancellor Agrawal declared his desire for UMKC to be seen as the outstanding university it is on April 17 during the annual State of the University Address in the Student Union.    As the fiscal school year ends, UMKC looks ahead to renovation, research, campus changes...

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