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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. (more…)
UMKC Alumna Believes in Loyal Giving
By Shannan Henderson
Kimiko Black Gilmore is the embodiment of the ideal UMKC alumna – a loyal advocate who is passionate about the university and the city. (more…)
Mexican Consulate Supports Scholarship for High-Need Students
By Patricia O’Dell
The Mexican Consulate is partnering with UMKC Foundation to offer scholarships to students of Mexican origin through the IME Becas program. (more…)
Community Joins for a Celebration of Generosity
By Patricia O’Dell
At the UMKC Foundation we recognize that Every Donor Tells a Story. (more…)
Donor Exhibits Absolute Magnitude in Giving
By Patricia O’Dell
“My passion for physics began when I was in high school,” says John Shaw (MS ’76.) “I’d always had an interest in science but when I took physics I knew – this is for me.” (more…)