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Advocacy in Action
By Patrica O’Dell
The nationally ranked advocacy program at the UMKC School of Law is quickly escalating its exposure and recognition with critical support from alumni donors. (more…)
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. (more…)
Economic Indicator
By Jean Peat
Earning a college degree wasn’t easy for Brent Hodges. Between attending classes full-time and frequently working the graveyard shift six nights a week for a wholesale grocery company, the stress was often overwhelming for him. (more…)
2018 Board and Staff Updates
By Shannan Henderson
The UMKC Foundation Board of Directors has four new members, all of whom joined in January 2018. (more…)
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. (more…)