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Events
SONHS News
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
A Q&A on Leading UMKC’s Most Ambitious Campaign Yet
13 Apr 2026 | Amanda Davis, UMKC advancement leader and alumna, shares how Blue & Bold is transforming the university, empowering students and strengthening region’s future Read full story A Q&A on Leading UMKC’s Most Ambitious Campaign Yet
Five Graduate and Professional Programs Recognized in Top 100 by U.S. News and World Report
7 Apr 2026 | Doctor of Nursing Practice, Education, Law, Pharmacy and part-time MBA programs among best in nation Read full story Five Graduate and Professional Programs Recognized in Top 100 by U.S. News and World Report
UMKC Staff Honored for Shaping Student Success and a Thriving Workplace
1 Apr 2026 | Staff Awards 2026 recognizes people who elevate the university and Kansas City community Read full story UMKC Staff Honored for Shaping Student Success and a Thriving Workplace
Top 25 Ranking for Online Graduate Nursing Program
26 Jan 2026 | U.S. News & World Report ranks online master’s program No. 22 Read full story Top 25 Ranking for Online Graduate Nursing Program
UMKC Releases 2025 Fall Dean’s List
22 Jan 2026 | Almost 2,000 students recognized Read full story UMKC Releases 2025 Fall Dean’s List