Alumni and Giving

Alumni are vital to our school's success. We rely on them to spread the word about our academic excellence and to support our strategic vision and long-term goals through scholarship funding, program enhancement, volunteer work, and the recruitment of high-quality students and faculty. Some graduates even serve as classroom speakers, community outreach facilitators and mentors for our students.

School of Nursing and Health Studies Alumni at First Fridays

Friday, September 4th, 2026
6 - 10 p.m.
Café Corazon
110 Southwest Boulevard, KCMO

Join us for First Friday fun at Café Corazon! We’ll have a live DJ, signature cocktails and will feature UMKC owned businesses. A portion of the proceeds from the signature cocktail for the ENTIRE month of September will support SoNHS student scholarships. Stop by while you’re out and about enjoying the KC art scene - all are welcome! This event is sponsored by the SoNHS Alumni Board and our friends at Café Corazon.

Questions? Contact Maria Dickson.

Show Your Support

Bring your family and neighbors to organized events, like Founder’s Day, Roos' basketball games, and Conservatory concerts, which are held throughout the year.
Pop in to say hello to a favorite professor, grab lunch at the union or take a stroll through campus.
Join the proud contingent of UMKC volunteers who give 200,000 hours of time to the university every year.
Pledge a financial gift of support to advance SoNHS programming.

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Let's Celebrate Your Achievements

Have you recently changed jobs, won a professional award, or have a personal update? The School of Nursing and Health Studies wants to hear from our alumni and share your news!

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Giving Back

Your gift to the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is an investment in the health of Kansas City, the region, the nation and the future of our school. Donors make it possible for us to offer cutting-edge technology, update our facilities, provide student scholarships, attract nationally recognized faculty and recruit high-caliber students. Your gifts ultimately help us maintain our position as a leading academic institution, meet the growing demand for quality nurses, and continue our long-term legacy of providing premier nurses to the city and region.

Consider a gift towards an item on the SoNHS list of greatest needs and help us continue building a bright academic future.

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