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Events
SONHS News
UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award
14 Jul 2026 | Historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America’s supply chains, advanced manufacturing and national security Read full story UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award
From Kansas City to Brazil: Fulbright-Winning UMKC Researcher Studies Link Between Free Transit and Physical Activity
30 Jun 2026 | Joseph Lightner from the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies will study how zero-fare transit systems influence health outcomes across urban communities Read full story From Kansas City to Brazil: Fulbright-Winning UMKC Researcher Studies Link Between Free Transit and Physical Activity
UMKC Releases 2026 Spring Dean's List
29 May 2026 | Almost 1,900 students recognized Read full story UMKC Releases 2026 Spring Dean's List
Graduating Students Named Dean of Students Honor Recipients
14 May 2026 | 20 students recognized for their outstanding academics, leadership and service Read full story Graduating Students Named Dean of Students Honor Recipients
UMKC Faculty Recognition Celebration Honors Excellence Across Teaching, Research and Leadership
28 Apr 2026 | Chancellor Mauli Agrawal and Provost Jenny Lundgren present awards Read full story UMKC Faculty Recognition Celebration Honors Excellence Across Teaching, Research and Leadership
UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards
20 Apr 2026 | Inaugural event honors faculty impact across all disciplines Read full story UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards