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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

UMKC Launches Record-Breaking Campaign to Transform the Future

Blue & Bold aims to empower students, advance research and elevate communities

UMKC Chancellor Unveils Bold Vision for the Future at State of the University

7 takeaways elevating Kansas City’s Carnegie Research 1 University

Creative Writing Professor and Book Clubs Everywhere Celebrate 20 Years of 'The King of Kings County'

Whitney Terrell, MFA, illuminates Kansas City’s history with empathy and humor