University of Missouri Kansas City
Recent News About University of Missouri Kansas City
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Michael Woods promoted to Public Works/Engineering Director
Michael Woods has been tapped to take over for retiring Keith Francis on March 20, 2023. He is working alongside current Director Francis for the next few weeks to help ensure a smooth transition.
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Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast
The African American Student Union (TAASU) Freedom Breakfast was created to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., promote unity and harmony within the UMKC community and celebrate the university’s values of diversity, inclusion and respect.
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Deep-rooted KC Family Includes Generations of Roo Alumni
Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni with an awards celebration. UMKC is honoring the Accurso family with its Class of 2023 Legacy Award.
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Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting
Board of Aldermen meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in City Hall
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Advocating a Path to New Scholarships and Successful Careers in Law School
The UMKC School of Law is recognized consistently for the education and preparation of students focused on advocacy.
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UMKC Alumnus of the Year Recognized for Career Freeing the Wrongly Convicted
O’Brien became interested in the practice of law at his first traffic stop.
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Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast
This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the breakfast and included student performances. Michele D. Smith, vice provost for student affairs, dean of students, recognized the importance of TAASU and the Multicultural Student Association.
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How Standing for Civil Rights Led This Alumni Award Recipient to UMKC
Rev. Moore arrived in Kansas City in 1960 after one year at Alabama State College. During his time there, he was arrested for protesting racially inequality and not allowed to return to school. His mother put him on a train to Kansas City which led him to enroll in the University of Missouri–Kansas City that fall.