Pharmacy Scholarship Recognizes Character Inspired by its Namesake

By Patricia O’Dell

Maqual Graham, Pharm.D., the associate dean for academic affairs and professor for the School of Pharmacy, recently endowed the Cynthia Infranca Kind and Caring Scholarship to honor her mother, who retired from her position as department assistant two years ago. Continue reading “Pharmacy Scholarship Recognizes Character Inspired by its Namesake”

Donor Generosity Plays Major Role in New Building for UMKC School of Computing and Engineering

By Patricia O’Dell

Plans to build a new $32 million building for the School of Computing and Engineering are officially underway, thanks to significant contributions from several major donors to UMKC Foundation. Continue reading “Donor Generosity Plays Major Role in New Building for UMKC School of Computing and Engineering”

UMKC Professor Improves Snapchat’s Story

By Patricia O’Dell

Ten billion times a day people upload a video to Snapchat. From supermodels to cyber-celebrities to middle schoolers at the mall, people are using video to share personal stories on the social media app. While video sharing encourages company growth, storage can create challenges. Continue reading “UMKC Professor Improves Snapchat’s Story”

Honoring Conservatory’s History while Growing Funding is Priority for Interim Dean

By Shannan Henderson

When Diane Helfers Petrella, D.M.A., was asked to step in as interim dean for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, she was thrilled to find a new way to serve the 105-year-old institution, one that has established a regional, national and global standard of excellence in the performing arts. Continue reading “Honoring Conservatory’s History while Growing Funding is Priority for Interim Dean”