The University of Missouri board of Curators has approved a 3-5% undergraduate and graduate tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.    The Board of Curators said in a statement that the rates are to maintain UM’s reputation for being a top value in higher...

  The UM System enacted a new model for tuition pricing this semester where students will be charged a single rate based on their major. Unlike the old system, where prices would differ depending on the subject being studied, the new one contains a set price for every class.   Previously,...

Our top story this week is the decision from the UM System to remove is diversity statement from its job listing descriptions. Also, the NFL draft that promised a influx of patronage to local businesses has fallen short of many owners expectations. We go into the den with...

  The University of Missouri (UM) System removed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements from its hiring process. However, UMKC’s Statement of Values mentions all three.    The removal of DEI statements coincides with an amendment introduced by Republican lawmakers...

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators held their yearly meeting on Sept. 7 at UMKC. The board approved controversial changes to faculty leave programs, along with approving major infrastructure expansions for UMKC.  Faculty Paid Time Off Reductions, Changes The...