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It’s Spring Break for UMKC

Gabriel Flynn, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023

  After working through another tough semester many students are looking forward to a break or at least a chance to finally collect themselves.    Kayla Wiltfong, a graduate student in the creative writing master’s program, planned a trip to Baltimore to have fun with...

Vistors get a little of the KC experience before they even leave the airport.

New KCI Airport Terminal Aims to Support and Welcome Everyone

Belle Yennie, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

  An airport with the aroma of Barbeque is the only way to greet a Kansas City visitor – or perhaps invite them home. Teens and adults stop in their tracks to take pictures and videos in awe of the new terminal, sometimes holding up traffic while doing a double take of the...

Students who study abroad gain unique learning experiences of culture and education. (Lauren Colette, Vanessa Lara, Adriana Suarez)

UMKC Students Share Their Study Abroad Experiences

Catia Montelongo, Writer
October 23, 2022

  Students from UMKC study abroad in countries all over the world – gaining a unique experience as they learn a new custom and culture.    Three students share their insight on receiving an education outside of the U.S. and how others interested in studying abroad...

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Inflation causes financial difficulties for exchange students and prevents them from visiting home

Ross Tipton, Writer
August 26, 2022

Summer is traditionally the perfect time for travel for many UMKC students. This summer was something of an exception because of the skyrocketing cost of airfare, gasoline and travel in general.  The result? Many students had to forego those trips in order to save money...

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