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UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings

UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings

Belle Yennie and Emma Sauer, Staff Writers
April 30, 2023

  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...

Fox works to promote Kansas City Athletics and highlight UMKC student athletes.

Meet a Roo: Jerod Fox

Julia Kapros, Photo Editor, Social Media Manager
December 1, 2022

  Kansas City Athletics Communications Director Jerod Fox is responsible for emailing coaches and athletes, tweeting about the basketball team’s latest slam dunk and organizing teams for content creation.   Fox takes pride in being a vital piece of an ever growing organization...

UMKC announces more than $50M in planned investment, eight program eliminations, department restructuring

UMKC announces more than $50M in planned investment, eight program eliminations, department restructuring

Connor Stewart
March 20, 2021

Chancellor Agrawal announced that UMKC will invest over $50 million in the next three years on Tuesday as part of the UMKC Forward initiative. The plan also calls for the elimination of eight programs and restructuring of multiple departments.  The university plans to...

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