Student Organizations

Explore communications interests such as advertising and public relations, journalism, television production, and radio broadcasting through our student organizations.

The Mercury Association for Professional Communication

The Mercury Association for Professional Communication is designed to provide information about educational and career opportunities in all areas of the communications industry. The group facilitates the transition from school to work with frequent resume workshops and the annual Internship Brunch, which brings together student and local businesses for a speed interview session. With a focus on interpersonal communication, advertising and public relations, Mercury helps students to find their place in the broad and diverse world of communications.

 

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RooNews is the independent student run newspaper.  Established in 1933, RooNews aims to provide the UMKC Community with news, sports, lifestyle, arts & entertainment and multi-media content.  Student journalists gain valuable experience writing articles, providing news photography, editing and media production.  

UMKC Debate

UMKC Debate

UMKC Debate is an award-winning debate team that competes at the national level.