News from UMKC

PLACE STUDENT SUCCESS AT THE CENTER

Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design moves to Katz Hall

For 23 years, UMKC's Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design (AUPD) in the College of Arts & Sciences has been known for its professional and community connections. AUPD's new home promises to boost their program and the entire community. Read more

School of Medicine graduates inaugural Masters of Anesthesia class

UMKC's nationally accredited Master of Science in Anesthesia program -- one of only five in the nation -- graduated its first students this spring. Read more

Students in Free Enterprise makes a name for itself

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is making an impact -- both locally and around the globe -- by providing tools for other students to learn the free enterprise system in a real work situation. Read more

LEAD IN LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

UMKC School of Medicine ranked among nation's top schools contributing to "The Social Mission of Medical Education"

The Annals of Internal Medicine, established in 1927 by the American College of Physicians to promote excellence in medicine, has announced its ranking of medical schools that contribute to "The Social Mission of Medical Education." UMKC School of Medicine is number 51 among the 141 schools evaluated. Read more

ADVANCE URBAN ENGAGEMENT

UMKC to host 44th annual Carolyn Benton Cockefair Continuing Education Luncheon on August 11

To begin this year's series, culinary historian and English Professor Andrea L. Broomfield will present "The Night the Good Ship Went Down: Three Dinners Served Aboard the Titanic and What They Tell Us About Class, Power and Nationalism on the Eve of World War I." Read more

KCUR sweeps 2010 Heart of America Awards

The Kansas City Press Club -- the local chapter of the National Society of Professional Journalists -- named KCUR "Radio Station of the Year." KCUR also received numerous programming and reporting awards. Read more

DeLaSalle Education Center names executive director

Kansas City-based DeLaSalle Education Center -- a charter school sponsored by UMKC -- has named Mark Williamson as executive director. Williamson has more than 25 years' experience in nonprofit administration. Read more

EXCEL IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Conservatory professor wins The American Prize in Choral Performance

Robert Bode, the newly appointed Raymond R. Neevel/Missouri Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choral Activities has directed the Seattle group Choral Arts to a national win. Read more

PROMOTE RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

UMKC professor's U.S. Air Force research could produce vehicles with minds of their own

If UMKC School of Computing and Engineering Professor Vijay Kumar's project goes as planned, an automatic system would guide cars along the road, leaving drivers free to sit back and enjoy the ride. The system could also be used for national defense purposes. Read more