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UMKC Celebrates May 2025 Commencement

Three community leaders will give Commencement addresses

UMKC Celebrates Outstanding Faculty Achievements

2025 event at Linda Hall Library recognizes research and scholarship, teaching and mentorship, engagement, service and leadership

UMKC Staff Honored at Annual Ceremony

2025 Staff Awards celebrate achievements and service milestones

Five Top Priorities from UMKC 2025 State of the University

Chancellor announces School of Dentistry expansion plans

Graduate Student is Writing His Future at UMKC

Brandon Allen found opportunity and community in the creative writing program

From Refugee to UMKC Student to Bestselling Author

Diana Kander is this year’s Defying the Odds Alumni Award winner