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National Science Foundation Conducts Site Visit for UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Initiative

Kansas City emerges as a contender to lead America’s critical materials future through innovation, workforce development and regional collaboration

17 Students Recognized for Outstanding Academics, Leadership, Service

Graduating students named Dean of Students Honor Recipients

Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Alumnus Returns to UMKC and Reflects on Roots

Journalist James B. Steele credits UMKC education for shaping investigative career

UMKC Recognizes Outstanding Alumni for the 2026 Alumni Awards

15 alumni and one family will be honored on April 17

KC Streetcar Now Open at UMKC

The KC Streetcar connects campus and community

Clio App Puts Local History on a National Stage

App developed by UMKC history professor now includes immersive virtual tours